Pizza Chains clash as Big Three widen niche battles
The Big Three pizza firms chase growth by new niches. Domino's launches Pizzazz for non delivery, aiming to expand in malls and stadiums. Pizza Hut tests kiosks and all in one units with Marriott. Little Caesar pursues rapid carryout expansion and counter starts in a Kmart test.
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Independent Pizzerias Thrive Amid Chains with Gourmet Appeal
Novi's Mr Natural's Pizza Cafe and Greektown's Pizza Papalis carve niches with gourmet toppings and fresh dough. Owners Greg Pelto and Joe Sheena emphasize quality over quantity as independents, now a growing segment amid nationwide chain competition.
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Medical entrepreneurs learn risk has rewards
Leonardo Dishman, a 50 year old pathologist, leaves Jeanes Hospital to run Jeanes Pathology PC as an independent contractor. He faces initial billing problems but believes freedom to shape his practice could pay off. the piece surveys hospital doctor contracts and staffing trends, noting a shift from salaried physicians to varied arrangements.
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Spitzer Mitsubishi Opens New Lorain County Dealership
Spitzer Mitsubishi debuts on Henderson Drive in Lorain as the Spitzer auto group expands its Lorain County line. The release notes Mitsubishi’s 89 percent sales growth this year and highlights the Eclipse as its first U.S. built product with 32 018 units sold in its first full year of production. Del Spitzer describes the family business as honest and customer focused.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo: Top Buy in Class and Design Honours
Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo earns Car and Driver Ten Best list and Motor Trend 1990 Best Sport Coupe under $20,000. It also receives a 1989 Industrial Design Excellence Award and is named a top buy in its class by Car and Driver for 1989 and 1990.
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