Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars has launched a range of two Chicago Deep Dish pizzas, becoming the first Australian pizza takeaway chain to give customers a true deep dish pizza experience. The Chicago Deep Dish pizza, which will be available in Italian Sausage and Vegetarian Antipasto varieties, differs from Crust’s standard ‘Italian’ style pizza and is smaller in diameter containing thicker layers of ingredients. International award winning Creative Chef for Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, Peter Augoustis,... ...Read more »

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars yesterday denied rumours and speculation that Dominos Pizza Enterprises has plans to purchase the business. “We’ve had a very successful year, with over 100% growth in turnover, nearly doubling our total store numbers and expansion into WA, Tasmania and Singapore. Business is booming and we have no intention to sell the business to Dominos,” said founder and Managing Director Costa Anastasiadis. Dominos has also confirmed in a statement today that it has... ...Read more »

On Sunday 8th August, the eve of Singapore’s 45th birthday, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars celebrated the opening of its newest store in Holland Village, marking the first franchise outside of Australia. Holland Village in Singapore has long been a popular eating and watering enclave for younger Singaporeans and expatriates and well known for its eclectic mix of live music joints, ritzy restaurants and casual wine bars. This popular area was abuzz with over 100 guests attending the opening night... ...Read more »

The Heart Foundation Tick has netted its first five star chef, with northern Sydney gourmet chain Pizzacutters launching six Tick approved pizzas today.Co-founder of Pizzacutters, Sam Lumbroso, was a five star hotel chef before joining brother Simon at Pizzacutters in 1998. With outlets in Wahroonga, Castle Hill and Mona Vale, Pizzacutters is now embarking on a national franchise expansion strategy. “As a chef, it’s easy to reach for the butter, cream and salt to boost flavour. When... ...Read more »

Australia’s leading pizza chains are upping marketing spend and altering menus as the fight for the fast-food dollar intensifies. With the much-publicised ‘trading down’ from restaurants, a number of fast-food restaurants have recorded strong sales growth despite the economic concerns. Among them have been Australia’s most prominent pizza makers and they are keen to ensure that their momentum continues with marketing spend on the rise. Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars, one of Australia’s... ...Read more »

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars is set to reduce waiting time and improve energy efficiency with the help of a new oven – the first of its kind to be released in Australia. Crust’s flagship Annandale store – one of the busiest stores in the network – is now one of the first pizza shops in Australia to own the innovative new Middleby Marshall WOW! Oven. Previously only available in the US, the oven boasts the fastest cooking time in the pizza industry and has already delivered by... ...Read more »