2 pizza brands take on industry's top delivery challenges

Delivery is a must for pizza brands today, but no one said it would be easy. In this webinar, hear how two growing pizza brands met and conquered some of…

Pizza Hut franchisee closing up to 300 stores

Pizza Hut's largest U.S. franchisee, NPC International, is closing up to 300 locations as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Pepperoni supply problems cause shortage, price increase

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

While pepperoni supply problems increased costs, lower cheese prices may mean now is the time for all those cheesy LTOs.

NRA applauds Sen Schumer's move to co-sponsor $120B Restaurants Act

New York Democrat and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is co-sponsoring the Restaurants Act -- a very good move, according to the NRA.

Survey: Employee safety = more profitable pizza brands

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Pizza brands that want a spot at the profit table during this pandemic must not only practice topnotch employee safety practices, but tell the world they're…

Dream Dinners makes the meal kit a millennial 'must-have'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Newly named Dream Dinners CEO Tina Kuna has been around the block when it comes to making meal kits into big business. In fact, the transformation she led at…

Pizza Hut parent dips, Papa John's continues ascent

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As Pizza Hut's parent company, Yum Brands, dipped, Papa John's remained in an upward climb.

Papa John's 'Shaq-sized' Q2 tramples predictions

Papa John's fare has apparently been filling a lot of customers' pandemic-weary hearts and stomachs over the past few months, as relayed in the company's…

Pizza Inn, Pie Five parent dives, Papa John's soars to all-time high

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The struggle to stay listed on the Nasdaq continues for Rave Restaurant Group, which took another step backward last week, but in Papa John's home turf of…

Webinar revealing 2 pizza brands' delivery success secrets

This August webinar will help any pizza operator develop his or her A-game for pandemic-era delivery program success.

New book reveals inequities faced by immigrant restaurant workers

A University of New Mexico sociology professor's recent work and upcoming book look at the inequities restaurant workers face both before and during the…

Papa John's, Pizza Hut parent perk up; Rave, Domino's drop

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Pizza stock market wins this week went to Papa John's and Pizza Hut parent, Yum Brands.

7 benefits of taking the Fast Casual Executive Summit virtual

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The virtual version of the Fast Casual Executive Summit is Oct. 20-21. Registration is open and is free to the first 500 restaurant executives who sign up.

Mountain Mike's redesign addresses pandemic's peak challenges

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The pandemic has hurled obstacles at many strong dine-in brands, including Mountain Mike's, but the pizza brand has dodged them by rolling out a redesign…

QSRs: 'Cleanliness is the new ambiance'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Coming clean takes on a whole new meaning for QSRs in the time of COVID-19.

Pizza trading: Soaring Domino's settles, Rave recedes

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

While the news wasn't great for Domino's and Rave Restaurant Group, Pizza Hut parent, Yum Brands, and Papa John's reported gains over last week's trading…

Domino's trounces estimates with Q2 results

During the difficult second quarter of 2020, pizza powerhouse Domino's turned in an outstanding performance in the U.S. particularly, despite a downturn in…

New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries

Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…

NRA sends emergency restaurant support plan to legislators

The National Restaurant Association tells Congress the industry needs help and it needs it now.

June US restaurant industry sales are best since February

Fast casual falters a bit, while pizza, chicken and burgers fare well in June.