PRESS RELEASE
Published on August 29, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Michelle Smith
m strategies inc. for Pizza Inn
214/741-2100
michelle@mstrategiesinc.com
Michelle Smith
m strategies inc. for Pizza Inn
214/741-2100
michelle@mstrategiesinc.com

NEW DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS TO REDUCE COSTS FOR PIZZA INN
AND ITS FRANCHISE SYSTEM
AND ITS FRANCHISE SYSTEM
Move Improves Efficiencies of Last Link in Supply Chain
and Unit-Level Economics
and Unit-Level Economics
The Colony, Texas August 28, 2006 Pizza Inn, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZI) today announced a significant
change to its supply chain that will reduce costs at its wholly-owned distribution division, NORCO
Restaurant Services Company. The announcement represents a dramatic shift for the 48-year-old
brand, which, until now, distributed supplies, goods and other products from its headquarters in
The Colony, Texas, to its almost 300 domestic franchise operations located from its western
boundaries of New Mexico and South Dakota to its eastern boundaries of Virginia and Florida.
The Company will dramatically improve its cost structure by outsourcing distribution services,
resulting in savings on rising fuel costs, overhead and maintenance expenses. As a result of these
cost reductions, the Company will lower product costs for franchisees. It is one of the most
aggressive tactics the Company has taken since President & Chief Executive Officer Tim Taft took
the helm in 2005.
The Company has recently signed distribution agreements with two different service providers, which
are expected to take effect on November 1, 2006. Distribution agreements have been entered into
with The SYGMA Network, a subsidiary of SYSCO Corporation (NYSE: SYY), and Institutional Jobbers
Company (IJ), a privately-held Tennessee-based company. The new distribution agreements provide
that SYGMA will be responsible for distributing food and other supplies to Pizza Inn locations in
the midwestern and western parts of the United States while IJ will be responsible for distributing
to locations in the eastern part of the country. SYGMA will also lease the Companys existing
warehouse facility. Franchisees will still be able to use NORCO for all other services, including
ordering, billing, support, R&D and quality assurance. NORCO transportation and warehouse personnel
will be provided employment opportunities with SYGMA.
Tim Taft, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, This is one of the most significant
events that has taken place at Pizza Inn in recent years. The cost savings we realize will improve
franchisee economics without compromising the Companys profitability. We also expect this change
to be a catalyst for the recruitment of new franchisees to the system as well as future development
from our existing base of operators.
If you look at the entire supply chain from manufacturing to the delivery of groceries to
restaurants, outsourcing the logistics of delivering groceries to the restaurants was the ideal
solution, said Jack Odachowski, Vice President of Supply Chain Management for Pizza Inn.
Innovation and creative thinking have produced an exciting opportunity for Pizza Inn and its
franchisees.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Michelle Smith
m strategies inc. for Pizza Inn
214/741-2100
michelle@mstrategiesinc.com
Michelle Smith
m strategies inc. for Pizza Inn
214/741-2100
michelle@mstrategiesinc.com

Larry Rust, President of the Pizza Inn Franchise Association, commented on the new approach to
distribution. For the first time we feel as if we have a management team that has the best
interest of the franchisees at heart and the integrity to realize that the Companys future growth
can only be realized when franchisees and shareholders both prosper.
Pizza Inn, Inc. (www.pizzainn.com) is headquartered in The Colony, Texas, along with its
distribution division, NORCO Restaurant Services Company. Pizza Inn franchises approximately 370
restaurants and owns three restaurants with annual chain-wide sales of approximately $155 million.