Today, Flippers Pizzeria released details about its brand new delivery trucks that operate out of its full-service commissary in Orlando, Florida.

According to the South Florida Business Journal, “DHL Express is using its status as the first international air express carrier to Afghanistan to deliver 6,000 holiday pizzas to U.S. and Canadian troops based there.”

Straw Hat Pizza, the original ‘California Pizza’ since 1959, announced it is officially kicking off summer with all Hot Hat™ Stuffed Sandwiches for $5 each now through August 31st, 2011. Making its debut, the newest Hot Hat sandwich, Chicken Bacon Ranch Hot Hat, will also be $5 each for a limited time.

Straw Hat Pizza, the original California Pizza since 1959, announced it has opened its newest restaurant in Billings, Montana at 1005 Shiloh Crossing Blvd. Co-sponsored by Family Service, Inc., the Grand Opening celebration for the whole community will take place over three days: Friday, June 24th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Saturday, June 25th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and Sunday, June 26th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Activities include a food and clothing drive, raffle prizes, pizza specials, balloon artists and one lucky attendee will win FREE pizza for a year.

Joe Fugere, founder of Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, has just been appointed Vice President of Media, Marketing and Events for the Associazione Verace Pizza Napolenata (AVPN) headquartered in Naples, Italy and the VPN Americas in Los Angeles. In his new position, Fugere will assume responsibility of assisting the VPN in strategic planning and the organization of VPN related activities, including those at the International Pizza Expo and Pizza Fest; public relations in the promotion of the VPN on a national and international level; and assisting the VPN in carrying out special projects.

Straw Hat Pizza, the original California Pizza since 1959, announced it has opened its newest restaurant in Lake Tahoe, on the casino floor where the slots and the gaming tables meet, inside Harvey’s Hotel & Casino at 18 Highway 50, Stateline, NV.

Foodservice.CSNews.com reports that Hunt Brothers Pizza “launched a new NASCAR-inspired redemption program, The Great Race, which runs now through Nov. 20, the company announced.”

A warm smile still holds big value in the eyes of Canadian consumers, Pizza Pizza and Children’s Miracle Network. Thanks in part to smile-shaped pizza’s, introduced in April as part of the company’s Slices for Smiles fundraiser, Pizza Pizza has raised $100,000 for Children’s Miracle Network, making this April’s fundraiser its most successful one yet.

Ryder System, Inc. /quotes/zigman/240187/quotes/nls/r R +2.26% , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has received the 2010 Domino’s Supply Partner Award.

Hunt Brothers® Pizza, the nation’s largest brand of made-to-order pizza in the convenience store industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new NASCAR-inspired redemption program, The Great Race, running now through November 20.

Gigaom.com reports, “We all crave a good meal with friends at the local pizzeria now and then. But after devouring a couple of meat lover specials, every minute spent waving a hand in the air miming ‘check please,’— let alone waiting for a server to take for your credit card, swipe it, and bring it back—can seem like an eternity. Customers of a British restaurant chain with iPhones in their pockets and a registered PayPal account need never suffer the interminable wait again.”

CiCi’s Pizza raised more than $5,000 at a fundraiser on June 3 to help aid residents of Joplin, Missouri with their tornado relief efforts.

LongIslandPress.com reports “Pizza Hut is ready to sell beer but they’re not the only ones. Pizza Hut is joining the ranks of Starbucks and Burger King as one of the chain restaurants that serves alcohol at some of their nationwide locations.”

Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced its Domino’s App for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. The app gives users the ability to order from Domino’s with just a few taps of the screen.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza has teamed up with Stellar Solar to host a series of free solar dinner seminars at their San Diego County locations. The dinner seminars are in keeping with Sammy’s efforts to promote sustainability and renewable energy among their customers.

North County’s staple pizzeria, Flippin’ Pizza, is preparing to kick the summer off with a bang by expanding its menu and adding the new Buffalo Chicken pie to its roster of specialty hand-tossed pies. Throughout the month of June, fans can stop in to any Flippin’ Pizza location in Carlsbad (“Knockout”), Encinitas, La Costa or Vista and try the new pie, which is honored with Flippin’ Pizza’s June ‘Pie of the Month’ title.

World-renowned pizza spinner and member of the U.S. Pizza Team Juan Hermosillo shows new and existing pizza spinners how to perfect their skills in his series of training videos, Pizza Theater. In this episode learn “The Drunken Master”. Search “Adn Alma De Napoles” on Facebook to enter Juan’s spinning contest.

According to Westport-News.com, “Mario Batali’s new Saugatuck restaurant will likely open within the next month, a colleague of the celebrity chef and television personality said Friday.”

According to Gothamist.com, “Running and eating pizza: it’s the sport of kings. Yesterday’s 2nd annual Pizza Run saw New Yorkers zipping through Tompkins Square Park on a 2.25 mile race to see who can endure a race that includes three breaks for pizza without vomiting and going home. This would have been the perfect opportunity to test that pizza-cone technology we’ve been hearing so much about.”

Barilla Foodservice has launched a new online resource for foodservice professionals, the first foodservice-specific recipe site from the #1 pasta brand in Italy and the U.S. The site features chef tips, detailed instructions for cooking pasta in commercial volumes, and over 100 recipes developed by and for foodservice chefs.

As the summer barbecue season gets into full swing, CATTLEMEN’S® MASTER’S RESERVE™ Barbecue Sauces are helping operators take advantage of the growing appeal of barbecue by driving traffic and increasing check averages.

On Site Emergency Technical Support & Solutions, LLC (O.S.E.T.S.S.) is embarking on a new leg of its programmed expansion in delivering hardware support, featuring unparalleled ship-in POS (Point-Of-Sale) equipment repair services for out-of-warranty hardware, specifically addressing food service and hospitality retailer applications.

As the competition heats up on the court, two legends in gastronomy collide off the court – the creators of the WHOPPER® Sandwich and Stuffed Crust Pizza.

Domino’s Pizza expects its international business to surpass its domestic stores in fall 2012.

According to WBALTV.com, “An Oscar-nominated actor who always wanted a restaurant is making his dream come true in Baltimore — slice by slice. Little did actor Chazz Palminteri know that his dream would bring a taste of the Bronx to Baltimore. Come June 23, Chazz will open in Harbor East.’I’ve always wanted to do the food from the Bronx and just bring it to other places,’ Palminteri said.”

Sqwid Ventures today announced its first mobile app and business owner portal. Sqwid was conceived by restaurateur Chris Sommers to marry social media, guest feedback, loyalty and hospitality.

Based in Portland, Oregon, 20Fifteen opened for business less than five months ago, but the company is already turning the advertising business on its head with high quality television commercial campaigns that local and regional businesses can actually afford.

According to about lawsuits.com, “About 11,000 cases of Kashi frozen pizzas have been recalled after it was discovered that some of the pizzas may contain small pieces of plastic, which could result in injuries for consumers.”