Laziz to open 100 pizza stores in India by 2017

Smoke House Deli has introduced Delizza in Delhi, a new delivery-exclusive concept featuring handcrafted, single-serve pizzas created for indulgence on the go. 

Crafted for those who crave gourmet flavors in a compact, convenient format, Delizza offers a modern twist on artisanal pizzas. This innovative new range is now available for delivery across Delhi NCR, bringing Smoke House Deli’s signature culinary expertise straight to your doorstep.

Staying true to the brand’s commitment to elevated comfort food, Delizza reimagines classic pizza with bold flavors and thoughtful ingredients. The Delhi menu features six unique, single-serve pocket pizzas, with options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

The highlight in vegetarian selections includes Margherita Pocket Pizza, Spicy Cottage Cheese & Roasted Peppers and Creamy Corn & Spinach with Ricotta, while the non-vegetarian options include Pulled Roast Chicken & Pesto, Reuben with Buff Pastrami & Sauerkraut and Spicy Chicken, Spinach & Ricotta.

Chef Shamsul Wahid, Group Executive Chef, Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., shares, “Delizza is about taking something everyone loves -pizzaand giving it a fresh perspective. It’s made with great ingredients, real care, and the kind of flavours people expect from Smoke House Deli. Each one is crafted to be satisfying, comforting, and just a little bit special. We’ve reimagined pizza in a way that feels familiar but still brings something new to the table at home.”

To mark its debut in the capital, Delizza is being served at half its price up until June 15th, 2025.

La Piazza at Hyatt Regency Delhi has introduced a refreshed Italian menu following a one-year interval, under the direction of Head Chef Fabrizio Berretta. The relaunch focuses on blending regional Italian culinary traditions with updated techniques, reflecting Berretta’s extensive experience across Italy and Denmark.

The updated menu features a range of dishes including house-made pastas, flame-grilled mains, seasonal salads, and classic Italian desserts. Signature offerings include the Truffle Ricotta Agnolotti Plin, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Sardinian Seadas, which aim to highlight distinct textures and flavor profiles rooted in Italian gastronomy.

“At La Piazza, we honor three decades of culinary artistry by embracing innovation while cherishing tradition. Our new menu is a heartfelt tribute to timeless flavors, crafted with a modern touch,” said Chef Fabrizio Berretta, Head Chef, La Piazza.

The revised offerings also reflect a wider commitment to dietary inclusivity. Options include plant-forward dishes, gluten-free selections, sustainably sourced seafood, and premium meat-based plates. To complement the food, a selection of Italian wines, sparkling prosecco, and classic cocktails like the Negroni and Aperol Spritz have been curated to match the new culinary direction.

The updated menu is being served in the same setting La Piazza is known for—featuring its open kitchen and long-standing format—but now realigned with a new culinary strategy to re-engage both regular diners and new audiences.

Bengaluru-based pizza chain Brik Oven has opened its 10th outlet in the city, introducing a new concept called The Pizza and Coffee Shop. The store is located in HSR Layout and integrates multiple offerings, including wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, coffee, house-made cheese, and an all-day breakfast menu, within a single space.

The format includes a mix of menu innovations such as Roman-style pizza slices, sourdough beignets, pretzel bagel sandwiches, and a curated 100 percent Arabica coffee program. The space also includes a slice counter dedicated to Roman-style pizza, the first of its kind in the city.

Design elements incorporate a wood-fired oven tiled in recycled mosaic, and furniture crafted by North Indian artisans. A long open counter allows customers to view the preparation process, reinforcing the brand’s emphasis on transparency and craftsmanship.

The store is also offering an all-day breakfast menu, currently available at the HSR, Manyata, and Bellandur locations.

Founders Anirudh Nopany and Sreeram Anvesh described the format as a “love letter to food and community”, highlighting the brand's focus on combining culinary variety with community-oriented design.

Brik Oven, which began as a two-person operation on Church Street nearly a decade ago, has grown into a citywide presence. The new concept marks a strategic shift toward creating multifunctional dining formats tailored to changing consumer behavior, especially around casual, flexible dining experiences.

Third Wave Coffee, India’s beloved coffee-first QSR brand, is turning up the heat with the launch of its all-new range of pizzas. 

Freshly baked with high-quality ingredients and packed with innovative flavor combinations, the pizza range offers variants as Classic Margherita, Veg Bonanza, Mexican Paneer and Tandoori Chicken. Expanding beyond its signature sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and desserts, this latest addition offers customers a satisfying and delicious meal experience that pairs seamlessly with Third Wave Coffee signature brews. 

Third Wave Coffee’s delectable pizzas are now available across its 140+ cafes in the country, and on delivery as well.

“As India’s café culture continues to evolve, we are complementing this transition by delivering more than just great coffee. With the launch of our new pizza range, we have strategically expanded our core menu to offer a more diverse dining experience, in line with our commitment to innovate per our customers’ changing preferences. This is also another organic progression in our journey to build a holistic, coffee-first QSR brand that stands for quality, creativity, and consistency across every plate and cup,” shared Anirudh Sharma, Co-founder at Third Wave Coffee.

With this launch, Third Wave Coffee further strengthens its position as a go-to destination for both great coffee and wholesome meals. 

Oven Story has partnered with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma for a cricket-themed campaign during IPL 2025. The initiative introduces 2X Cheesy Pizzas along with interactive packaging that allows fans to engage in a mini cricket challenge while enjoying their pizzas.

The packaging features a cricket field design where customers can attempt to hit six sixes in a row. Those who succeed and share their attempt on Instagram by tagging @OvenStoryPizza have a chance to win free pizzas for a year.

Abhishek Sharma, known for his batting performances, is the face of this campaign. In a promotional video, he is seen engaging with the interactive pizza box, highlighting the campaign’s focus on combining cricket and food.

Nishant Kedia, Chief Marketing Officer at Rebel Foods said, “At Oven Story, we believe that great food should come with great experiences. With our 2X Cheesy Pizzas and interactive packaging, we’re making sure cricket fans have something extra to cheer for this IPL season. And the chance to win free pizzas for a year? That’s just the cherry on top!”

Abhishek Sharma said, “IPL is all about high-energy moments, big hits, and non-stop excitement—just like Oven Story’s pizzas! I love how this campaign brings cricket and food together in such a fun and interactive way. Can’t wait to see fans take on the six sixes challenge!”

The contest requires participants to record themselves hitting six sixes in a row using the interactive packaging, post the video on Instagram, and tag Oven Story’s official handle. Winners will receive free pizzas for a year. By integrating a product launch with an engaging cricket challenge, Oven Story is looking to connect with cricket fans and food lovers during the IPL season.

On World Pizza Day, observed annually on February 9, Swiggy Ltd shared insights into pizza consumption trends across India. According to the company’s data, over 34 million pizzas were ordered via the platform in the past year. On World Pizza Day alone, more than 1.35 lakh pizzas were delivered within 24 hours.  

Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad emerged as the top cities for pizza orders, with Bangalore and Mumbai leading with over 3 million orders each in the last year.  

Margherita Pizza was the most popular choice, recording over 1 million orders across all cities. In addition, Swiggy’s Bolt delivery service facilitated over 19,000 Margherita orders in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, with deliveries completed within 10 minutes.  

Domino’s Pizza was the most frequently ordered brand, receiving over 2.7 million orders from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.  

Among the notable orders in 2024, a Swiggy user from Mumbai placed an order for 200 pizzas, totaling Rs 45,000. The order included 20 Margherita Pizzas, 20 Mexican Green Wave Pizzas, 20 Indi Tandoori Paneer Pizzas, along with 30 Garlic Breadsticks and 30 Cheesy Dips.  

In terms of delivery speed, a Swiggy user in Barakar, West Bengal, received an Onion Paneer Pizza in just 3.4 minutes through the Bolt service.

Hundo Pizza, the city's favorite cloud kitchen for creative and customizable pizzas, has launched their sixth outlet in Lower Parel, Mumbai.

With its innovative approach to pizza-making, Hundo Pizza, which is renowned for providing strong flavors and premium ingredients, keeps winning hearts. Hundo allows its customers to customize their pizzas or select from a carefully curated menu of unique creations—all made with quality ingredients and unparalleled precision—by fusing traditional Italian techniques with international culinary influences.

Speaking about the new outlet, Kabir Moorjani, Founder of Hundo Pizza, said, “We are beyond excited to expand our footprint to Lower Parel. This area is a melting pot of professionals, creatives, and families who are always on the lookout for fresh, high-quality, and convenient dining options. With our new outlet, we aim to cater to their cravings while bringing our unique flavours to this vibrant community.”

While the Greca, which is created with San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Hundo Mozzarella mix, and Funghi, is constantly the star among the vegetarian selections, the Classic Pepperoni, Spicy Barbecue Chicken is one of the best-selling dishes for non-vegetarians. Every dish is made to accommodate different dietary requirements and tastes, whether it's the healthy Ragi-Whole Wheat base or the Vegan Margherita with a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian toppings.

Apart from its delicious menu, Hundo Pizza is committed towards sustainability. By utilizing primarily environmentally friendly packaging, the brand is making significant progress toward sustainability.

Greedyman Pizzeria has introduced a selection of new chicken pizzas range for Ramadan.

"With our Ramadan-special chicken pizza selection, we aim to celebrate the spirit of togetherness and indulgence during this auspicious month." said Rushad Wadia, Greedyman Pizzeria.

The menu showcases options like Jerk Chicken Pizza, blending Caribbean spices with tender chicken for fusion. Tex Mex Artisan Chicken Pizza bursts with Tex Mex flavors, combining chicken, fresh veggies, and harmonious spices.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza offers a Greedyman twist on the classic, with Buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and a cheese blend with dressing.

Turtle Mushroom Chicken Pizza features mushrooms, tender chicken, and a rich cheese blend atop the signature crust.

PIJJA, a not-so-regular pizza destination has announced its arrival in Bangalore.

It is located in the Indiranagar and is set to break the mould of conventional dining experiences by redefining the narrative of blending bold desi flavours and Italian proficiency.

PIJJA emerges from the fusion of modern Italian sourdough craftsmanship with the vibrant flavors of India.

“PIJJA embodies the dynamic and bold essence of Bangalore, and we're thrilled to redefine the city's culinary landscape. It is a celebration of culture and creativity, where Italy meets India in a symphony of bold and harmonious flavours. At PIJJA, we showcase the harmonious blend of familiar tastes with innovative concepts, offering a unique perspective on relatability with our bold offerings. With something to indulge every sense, PIJJA is sure to be an enjoyable experience that resonates with the vibrant spirit of Bangalore." said Kiran Soans, PIJJA

Pijja is inspired by the diverse flavors of India and Italy. The menu ranges from traditional Margherita and pepperoni pizzas, as well as unique creations like the Andhra Chili Margherita, Achari Marinara, Afghani Potato/Chicken Bianco, Lamb Ullarthu Fior Di Latte, and Broccoli Makhani.

PIJJA presents the signature like Panze-Roti which is available in two varieties: Paneer/Chicken Makhani and Afghani Potato/Chicken Bun.  PIJJA's Indian-inspired pasta dishes such as Kasundi Aglio e Olio Spaghetti, Smoked Chicken Tortellini, Gnocchi Makhani Rossa Caccio e Pippali, and Penne Kaju Coriander Pesto, alongside some timeless favorites.

Looking at the growth of cloud-kitchen segment, owners at Gateway Brewing co., has decided to take things further by launching Pizza Dude this August.

Pizza Dude is a delivery kitchen that will transport Mumbaikars to the city of Rome, offering Roman style pizzas that one can buy “by the slice & create a mixbox '' to sample 12 different types that are on offer.

Since each variant is a slice measuring 5 inches by 4 inches, a person can easily try 3 variants in one go versus buying a whole regular round pie.

Additionally, just like Pizza Romana Dude’s dough is not only slow-fermented but also naturally fermented sourdough! Only flour, water & salt are used.

“In 2019, I was in Rome where I was introduced to pizza Romana, which is made from dough that is slowly fermented over 24 hours. Cut to 2020, there was a lockdown and I had plenty of time to experiment with this style of pizza, and now I’m happy to share it with the people of Mumbai,” shared Navin.

Pizza Dude follows pocket-friendly pricing and is available to order via their own kitchen, and Swiggy and Zomato.

Papa John's International Inc has partnered with DoorDash, the fastest-growing on-demand destination for door-to-door delivery, providing delivery from over 1,400 restaurants.

With this partnership, Papa John's will reach new customer segments and expand its off-premise offerings through delivery and takeout.

Anne Fischer, SVP of Customer Experience, Papa John's, said, "This partnership extends our continued commitment to meet customers wherever they are and provide a simple, easy ordering for guests in addition to our own world-class Papa John’s mobile app. More than 60 percent of Papa John’s transactions occur online. With this in mind, we are dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations when it comes to ordering and delivery convenience."

Toby Espinosa, Head of Business Development, DoorDash, stated, "Quality is part of Papa John’s foundation, which is why we’re proud to partner with their stores to bring that same level of care to the door-to-door experience. Now loyal fans can experience a new, convenient way to taste their favorite menu items at home."

The catering wing of Indian Railways, IRCTC (The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation)has installed instant pizza vending machine at the Mumbai Central railway station. The automatic vending machine prepares fresh pizzas within five minutes, that too at a reasonable price.

“As a part of catering modernisation step, IRCTC has installed an automatic Pizza Vending Machine at Mumbai Central Railway Station. This machine will dish out hot pizzas in “mechanised” way for commuters visiting the station,” tweeted IRCTC.

This makes Mumbai Central railway station the first-ever to get an instant pizza vending machine in India. The automatic vending machine has been sourced from Yess Pizza, which is also the first restaurant in India to serve instant pizzas out of a vending machine.

The commuters need to insert the money first and then select from the various choices of pizza. Once the order is made, the machine kneads fresh dough and makes a thin crust base. Once the sauce and toppings are added, the pizza, then, is baked inside the machine oven. All these takes just five minutes.

Besides, the consumers can place the order for French fries and ice cream in future too.

Unnat Varma who was managing Pizza Hut business for India sub Continent has been promoted to MD, Asia-Pacific.

Varma as the managing director for the pizza chain’s Asia Pacific will be looking at operations of over 5,500 restaurants spread across 17 countries from next month.

“Value, convenience and reliability are fuelling growth, and we need to continue to make the brand relevant for different consumers. There are key learnings from India which we will take to other markets,” shared Varma.

Varma, who has been with US-based Yum Brands Inc’s Indian arm for over 12 years now, will operate out of its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

Pizza Hut’s India operation, which was earlier reporting to the US parent company, is being merged with the Asia outfit. While a part of Pizza Hut’s India operations including marketing, execution and store operations will be headed by current marketing chief Prashant Gaur, other functions such as business development, HR and finance, which are being integrated with the Asia operations, will continue to be overseen by Varma.

With 430 Pizza Hut restaurants and a potential consumer base of 1.5 million, India is the Kentucky-based pizza maker’s second largest market in the Asia Pacific region after China, which has over 2,000 outlets.

In India, all the Pizza Hut restaurants are franchised, and split up largely between RJ Corp-promoted Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India, a consortium of funds led by Samara Capital.

Pizza Hut reported 20% system sales growth in India for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018, which it said was its ninth consecutive quarter of positive growth, in response to healthier consumption trends within the eating-out sector. “Consumption in the overall food sector has grown, and pizzas are leading the pack as a category,” added Varma.

The gourmet pizza delivery chain Pan Pan has started its day-time delivery service in Gurgaon outlet.

The fast-food brand Pan-Pan has gained prominence for delivering scrumptious Pizza and Pasta during night hours.

This move by Pan Pan is in line with its strategy to enter the mainstream food industry. It has already created a benchmark in the fast food industry with its delightful range of gourmet pizza and pasta.

"we are extremely happy to announce that Pan Pan is now available for daytime delivery. The love and demand we received from our consumers have played a substantial role in our expansion plan, shares Ashish Bahukhandi, Co-Founder, Dudleys.

Launched in September 2017, the pizza brand has left a good mark in the entire fast food industry across the country.

In the last six months the brand has emerged as one of the major players in pizza food industry and has been constantly giving a tough competition to its fellow brands.

Pizza Hut, a division of US-based Yum! Brands Inc, is betting big on India which has been identified by the fast food chain as one of the key markets for its future global growth.

The company, which opened its 9,000th restaurant outside the US in Mumbai, has already lined up plans to double its outlets in India to over 700 over the next five years.

Pizza Hut International President Milind Pant said “Pizza Hut is in 105 countries across the world and we choose India for celebrating this milestone because it is one of the key countries for accelerating the global growth. India now has five consecutive quarters of same store sales growth and it's on cusp of accelerating growth. It's always been a big potential market for us. Pizza Hut, which opens a new store every 18 hours, has a global network of 16,500 stores. The 9,000th store outside the US is operated by Sapphire Foods.

Presently, Yum! Brands has over 350 stores of Pizza Hut spread over 100 cities in India and are operated by its two franchise partners Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India.

Reiterating the potential in India, he said, "There is a huge potential if you take the number of Pizza Hut per million of urban population. Today we have one Pizza Hut for every million people in India. There are regions such as South East Asia where we have 10 Pizza Huts for every million people. The potential in India for Pizza Hut is riding on the consumer momentum, which we have tremendous. We are in 104 countries where Pizza Hut operates in. We are a 99 per cent franchise model. All our growth is delivered through our long standing franchise partners across the world.

Besides Pizza Hut, Yum! Brands Inc operates two other brands KFC and Taco Bell, and competes with Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.

The newest Pizza Hut store in Mumbai shines a spotlight on the growth of the Pizza Hut Fast Casual Delivery Business in India and globally.

Unnat Varma, Managing Director, Pizza Hut(India Sub- Continent) said “Pizza Hut has grown stronger in India over the last 20 years, and we believe our digital-centric delivery and contemporary, open kitchen restaurants will build the next generation of pizza lovers to further reinforce Pizza Hut as the most loved and trusted food service brands in India”.

Gurgaon’s very own dusk to dawn burger delivery chain is known for its lip-smacking burgers and shakes now announces its expansion news with PanPan, an exclusive menu filled with luscious Pizza, Panini & Pasta cuisines.

Exclusive PanPan menu will be launched on 1st November 2017 and ordering operations will be available on Dudleys Website and Zomato from its launch date onwards. PanPan is an initiative by Dudleys to provide hassle free and pleasant pizza eating experience during odd hours. Following the footsteps of Dudleys, the new PanPan menu will initially be available in Gurgaon and will have the same delivery timing.

Announcing the launch news Ashish Bahukhandi, Founder, Dudleys said “with Dudleys we introduced a premium range of burger that is undeniably delicious and with PanPan we are aiming to create an indelible eating experience for our customers. He further adds” Dudleys is very thankful to people of Gurgaon for making it Gurgaon’s most popular burger chain on Zomato”. 

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Nirmala Sitharaman has denied that peanut brittle was taxed more under Goods and Services Tax (GST) than pizza, and said such rumours were being spread by the social media.

While addressing a meeting to give clarifications on GST in Tamil Nadu, she said, "Only 5% GST was imposed on peanut brittle, whereas 18 per cent GST was levied on pizza served at restaurants and 5% on pizza breads that can be used in homes or eateries."

On a request to exempt Idly batter and match boxes from GST, she said that the same would be placed before the GST council for consideration.

She said, "GST was not aimed at increasing the revenue but monitoring the 85 per cent informal economy of the country which was functioning without any bank transaction."

Stating that BJP had earlier opposed GST as it did not have the compensation component for manufacturing states like Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, she said, "Now we have introduced compensation for the manufacturing states."

She added, "Both the Central and State governments will now get equal revenue from GST."

The minister said, "GST rates were fixed in consultation with all the state governments after various rounds of meeting of GST councils with the participation of finance ministers of 29 states, seven union territories and Union Finance Minister."

She added, "I believe Tamil Nadu representatives would have discussed the business concerns of the state in the council."

Sitharaman also urged the small and medium businessmen to registrar under GST. 

Fans of deep-dish pizza restaurant chain Uno Pizzeria & Grill will soon be able to indulge themselves right. The Boston-headquartered fast-food chain that specialises in the Chicago-style pizza has tied up with the Kolkata-based Dhanukas of the Dhunseri Group to enter the Indian market.

The franchise agreement envisages about 70 outlets being set up in the next seven years, with the first of these in the Delhi NCR region in October-December, followed by Kolkata. The Indian partner will invest Rs 30 crore in the first two years.

Group unit Dhunseri Petrochem’s wholly owned subsidiary Tastetaria will develop and operate the Uno brand by opening outlets through the master franchisee affiliate as well as the sub-franchisee route.

Frederick Houston, Vice President, Franchise Operations, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, said, "India is a market with huge potential for pizza and pasta lovers. We will now have the chance to offer the Uno brand proposition to consumers with our own local twist to the menu. Our menu will offer only 60-70 dishes against 140 dishes being offered in the US restaurants. In India, our pizza and pasta offerings will be followed by more options on burgers and appetisers."

Dhunseri plans to follow the asset-light model and lease space. Each outlet will be of 2,500-3,000 square feet with the interiors replicating the look and feel of an Uno Pizzeria & Grill restaurant but customised to create a unique dining experience, said Tastetaria chairman Mrigank Dhanuka.

The Dhanuka scion said, "We plan to launch not just the full-service store format, but also bring other facets of the Uno portfolio, including kiosks."

The target is revenue of Rs 6 crore per restaurant per year.

Palestinians called for a boycott of Pizza Hut on Tuesday after the company's franchise in Israel was accused of mocking hunger-striking prisoners.

The franchise's Facebook page was said to have shared an image released by Israeli police which appears to show Palestinian hunger-strike leader Marwan Barghouti secretly breaking his fast.

"Barghouti, if you are going to break your (hunger) strike, isn't pizza the better choice?" a screenshot of the post said, with a pizza box seemingly photoshopped into the picture.

The image was later removed from the Facebook page, though it was still found on the page of at least one local branch.

A spokeswoman for Pizza Hut International said, "It was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand."

She added, "The local franchisee in the country removed it. We truly regret any hurt this may have caused."

Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails are currently on hunger strike over their conditions.

The post sparked fury on Palestinian social media, including calls to boycott the chain.

Alaa Abu Diab, wrote on Facebook, "Pizza Hut is ridiculing the prisoners' strike," and used the hashtag #boycott_pizzahut.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which calls for boycotting Israel until it ends the occupation of Palestinian territories, said it supported calls to snub Pizza Hut.

A fast food restaurant in Pakistan has become the first eatery in the country to use a robot 'waitress' for serving the diners.

Pizza.com, located in the city of Multan in the Punjab province, is seeing unusual rush of customers after the local media reported about the robot serving food.

The robot has reportedly been developed by pizzeria owner's son, an electrical engineering graduate from National University of Science and Technology in Islamabad.

Syed Aziz Ahmed Jafari, the owner, said, "Soon after the news of the robotic waitress spread, there is a long queue of customers outside the shop who want to dine here."

He said his son, Syed Osama Aziz, gave the unique idea of making a robotic waitress to give a boost to the business.

Jafari added, "My son was interested in going to the United States for further studies, but I asked him to do something for our country, particularly this city (Multan). I am also feeling proud as a Multani; we have left Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad behind."

He said the people were coming to his pizzeria not only from Multan but even from the adjoining districts.

While Jafari was interested in introducing four more robotic waitresses, he said he would not reduce the number of human waiters as he did not want to make anybody jobless. He also urged the government to come forward and help his son in improving this technology.

The robot is able to navigate to the customer's table, greet the customer, serve the meal and come back to the counter, said Aziz, the developer.

"Much is needed to improve it. I took the basic idea from China where robots are working and serving in restaurants already," he said.

foodpanda, one of India's largest online food ordering platform has kickstarted the festive season with the exclusive launch of Pizza Hut's Triple Treat Box.

Available only through online ordering, the Triple Treat Box would come loaded with choicest Medium Pan pizzas and sides in an exciting festive packaging.

The special pack can be ordered online across India. Going by the wave of demonetisation in the country, customers would be able to order this assortment through both mediums of payment- online and COD.

Gagan Arora, CMO, foodpanda said, "We are thrilled to be the exclusive partner for the launch of triple treat box by Pizza Hut. We always strive to bring in exclusive product offerings for our customers that help us enhance our services and boost customer loyalty and retention. This partnership is another step in strengthening our brand position as the largest food ordering network in the country and we are more than happy to have Pizza Hut, the world's largest Pizza company on board with us for this new product launch."

Prashant Gaur, CMO, Pizza Hut India said, "We are pleased to have formed this partnership with foodpanda. The Triple Treat Box is a special treat for our customers who are gearing up for Christmas and New Year's eve. Our customers can enjoy Pizza Hut's Triple Treat Box which is a delight this festive season and will be up for sale exclusively on foodpanda and pizzahut.co.in."

foodpanda has witnessed approximately 800 percent growth in revenues in FY 15-16. The company earned a revenue of 37.81 crores in FY 15-16 compared to 4.7 crores in FY 14-15. The company has seen a 40-50 percent spike in the order numbers during the demonetisation phase which is further strengthened the brand presence for the company.

Domino's Pizza, one of the biggest pizza delivery firms has planned to increase its presence across the UK to 950 stores by the end of 2016.

As per reports published in Reuters, Domino's has also planned for growing 400 stores in total outside UK, excluding its German joint venture, up from around 100 at the end of 2016.

David Wild, Chief Executive, Domino's, said, "Our continued strong e-commerce performance and our collaboration with our dedicated franchisees enable us to increase our UK presence significantly. Internationally, our progress in Switzerland and new collaborations in the Nordic region are exciting opportunities for the business."

The firm said re-phasing of supply chain projects mean that full-year capital expenditure will be around 20 million pounds, less than the 33 million pounds indicated at the half year.

Domino's said it remains committed to the return of surplus cash to shareholders through buy-backs, but had paused the process in recent weeks because of a technical issue it is currently resolving.

A suburban house in New Zealand ordered a pizza from Dominos and then after sometime, they get a pizza delivered by drone.

Yes, you read that correct, one of Flirtey's DRU drones delivered the pizza to the family.

To avoid the charging of delivery boys everywhere, Dominos has introduced advanced technology in the pizza delivery service.

Don Meij, CEO and Managing Director of Domino's Group, said, "We invested in this partnership, and technology, because we believe drone delivery will be an essential component of our pizza deliveries, so even more customers can receive the freshest, hottest pizza we can offer."

He says the goal is to deliver pizza within 10 minutes.

Meji further added, "They can avoid traffic congestion and traffic lights, and safely reduce the delivery time and distance by traveling directly to customers' homes. This is the future. This will actually create jobs. As we expand, we will look to hire additional team members whose roles will be focused on drone order loading and fleet management."

Matt Sweeny, CEO, Flirtey, said, "The eyes of Silicon Valley and the world are on New Zealand, which has the most forward-thinking aviation regulations, and Flirtey and Domino’s are excited to be bringing world-leading technology, international investment, and high paying jobs to New Zealand. We have been 

Jubilant FoodWorks, India’s largest food service Company, has issued a statement pertaining to speculation regarding its food safety standards.

The Company reiterates that its food safety and quality assurance measures stand at the forefront of food safety protocols and standards within the food service industry.

Quality control remains a top and absolute priority. The Company dedicates substantial resources to ensuring that it implements and adheres to best practices across all its levels of business functions, right from supply chain to restaurant operations.

“At Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, we believe in, and adhere to, the highest quality standards and Indian food laws. We follow all processes to maintain the highest level of food safety across all our restaurants,” shared a spokesperson.

“We only use additives/ingredients duly approved under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Act (FSSAI) in all our preparations (across all our restaurants). The flour used by us is not treated with Potassium Bromate / Potassium Iodate. We do undertake certificate of analysis/undertaking from all our flour suppliers on no usage of Potassium Bromate/Potassium Iodate in our flour supplies. We also carry out regular assessments of the flour to ensure compliance in this regard,” he added. 

Domino’s Pizza India, one of the market leader in the chained pizza segment, has introduced exciting new range of pizzas in the country– Pizza Mania Extremes.

The new offering is an extension of the brands’ much loved Pizza Mania range that became a runaway success by giving millions of Indians their first exposure to an international pizza brand.

“Pizza Mania Extremes is the result of our constant engagement with the guests and our efforts to always offer them something new and exciting. We focus a lot on the end guest experience and Pizza Mania Extremes range aims to offer a great culinary experience accessible to all, taking customer delight to the next level,” shared S Murugan Narayanaswamy, Senior VP Marketing, Domino's Pizza India.

Pizza Mania Extremes aims to give value conscious pizza lovers– especially the Pizza Mania loyalists– a culinary experience by providing them a new menu packed with rich tastes, at an economical price point.

The new range will offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

With Pizza Mania Extremes, Domino’s aims to offer more variety and greater options to entry level guests and unlock a whole new world of tastes for them.

Guests will now be able to savour extremely different yet splendid tastes through the four variants- Herby, Spicy, Cheesy and Loaded.

Priced between Rs 79 to Rs 119 inclusive of taxes this range has been developed keeping in mind, Indian palette and each variant offers a unique and extreme experience.

Pot Pourri, the Mumbai based restaurant is celebrating its 6th anniversary with much gusto on October 26th.

On its anniversary the restaurant chain will offer its customer a flat 50 per cent ease on their entire food bill with super affordablehappy hour prices on all alcohol to match.

The heart-felt affair with great food continues, albeit in a brighter, more polished, catchy, peppy and bright Pot Pourri avatar with a brand new menu and a great nouveau look and feel.

With influences and signature dishes from India, Spain, Americas, Italy and Japan Pots (as it is fondly called by many) is the destination restaurant of repute for fresh, trendy and delicious world-meal meal options and great bakes with delicious showcases of global street food, World Pizzas, Sharing Platter and a wide array of drink options for the entire family.

Dig into appetizers such as chilli potato bravas, aubergine pamisiana pocket fritters, 3 types of chicken wings (with sauces inspired from different continents), an American-cum-german version of Bangers and Mash and a selection of satays, sliders and other cheesy goodies! For those who love to share, try the chicken, fish or beef sharing platters fit for a king and his three henchmen or the wide variety of pizzas and sizzlers.

From a modest 6 cover road-side restaurant in Bandra to a 120 cover landmark ‘World Cuisine’ Drink and Eatery, Pot Pourri’s culinary history is rich with accolades and memories from across the maximum city.

License of a Domino's Pizza outlet at NH-24 Gajraula in Amroha district was suspended by the authorities for allegedly supplying "below standard" sauce, the District Food Safety authority told PTI.

"The decision came after samples taken from the outlet on failed a lab test," Amrohha Chief Food Safety Officer Anil Singh said.

Singh said he had sent the samples for testing at the state food laboratory and the report came yesterday.

On the basis of the report the license of the outlet has been suspended till further decision, he said.

Singh said that the report has been sent to Amroha District Magistrate Ved Prakash. "Domino's Pizza may go and appeal to the Food Safety Commissioner Lucknow. They cannot supply till the decision (on the appeal)," he said.

Pot Pourri is all set to wow Mumbai with with an all new marked gourmet twist to Indian street food as part of its new launched 'Glocal' menu, now served hot and fresh at In-Orbit Mall Vashi.

Served in signature Pot Pourri style, pair these 'Glocally twisted' popular Indian street favourites with signature cocktails and happy hours to match.

The customers can taste Pots special pani puri with a texmex twist, Kheema Pav Sliders with onion salad and mint chutney, Baby potato tossed Aloo / Chicken vindaloo, Street style deep fried Chicken 65 and Paneer 65, South Indian styled Chargrilled Kaleji skewer with onion salad, Mint mayo Butter Garlic Prawns with toasted pav, Katsu fried Bombay Duck with chutney mayo, Beer battered cottage cheese amongst many others!

"This is our take on Local food that we are presenting in our signature pot pourri style, loved by our patrons over the last 6 years. We've chosen dishes from the varied food-scape of our country and dishes that really go well with our selection of cocktails and varieties of liquor' said Pradeep Nair, Partner, Pot Pourri.

From a modest 6 cover road-side restaurant in Bandra to a 120 cover landmark ‘World Cuisine’ Drink and Eatery, Pot Pourri’s culinary history is rich with accolades and memories from across the maximum city.

Having opened over 10 years ago, Pots (as it is fondly called by many) was the destination restaurant of repute for European and Italian cuisine in the western suburbs that introduced Mumbai to fresh, trendy and delicious world-meal meal options, besides serving great bakes.  

Nestle USA has announced to remove artificial flavours and reduce salt by 10 per cent in its frozen pizza and snack product by end of 2015, reported Reuteurs.

This move will cover over 250 products sold under the Digiorno, Tombstone, California Pizza Kitchen, Jack's, Hot Pocket and Lean Pockets brands.

A unit of Switzerland's Nestle SA, the group will also provide tips on healthy eating and packaging on these products.

Restaurant chains and food companies are under pressure to offer less-processed products amid growing concerns that artificial colours and flavours could cause health problems.

Recently brands like Pizza Hut, Taco Bell owned by Yum Brands have also announced to remove artificial colours and flavours from their food.