Domino's, Papa John's share new 52-week high

While cheese and wheat prices hardly moved last week, Domino's and Papa John's both reached new 52-week highs on the same day.

Dessert trends indicate consumers want a mix of flavors and textures

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone has a sweet tooth, but the question is, what are the flavors that customers most crave?

The week sees a rise in gas prices, cheese stays stagnant

Gas prices may be up, but cheese costs have stayed the same for two weeks and things are looking relatively good for pizza stocks this past week.

QSRs, fast casuals provide table service with RFID technology

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

As the restaurant industry trends toward using more and more technology to enhance customer experience, age old problems like searching for a guest’s table are…

How Sarpino's Prius program saved the company money and defined its brand

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

By "going green" Sarpino's not only improves its standing with customers, but the brand is able to stay consistent with its gourmet image.

Commodity prices rise across the board

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Last week saw a rise in most prices, including stocks, with natural gas as the exception.

Marco's COO predicts real estate pressure, higher prices for restaurants this year

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Technomic research recently predicted that the $680 billion restaurant industry will see three percent growth in 2015. What else can industry leaders expect in…

How Crushed Red is making waves in the sea of fast casual pizza

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

A few simple factors brought together, such as price, environment, and quality can help a fast casual pizza platform keep its head above water.

Average gas prices up, cheese and wheat down

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Gas prices went up slightly for the first time in about a month, while cheese dropped below a dollar.

Weaving a loyal web: 3 steps to integrate social into loyalty marketing

Ninety percent of loyalty program members desire ongoing communications from the programs in which they participate.

Check out the two new 'Windows' now open for mobile POS

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A new partnership between Microsoft and PayPal opens the door for PayPal Here to run on any device running Windows 8.1, and Panasonic is releasing a new…

Papa John's franchisee leverages remote management technology to run the business from afar

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Jaime Pickett franchises Papa John's units in Boston from her home in Virginia, entrusting and empowering her team to work together when she's not there.

Pizza Hut shares up nearly $2 in 1 week

Commodity prices continue to fall, while Pizza Hut shares race above competitors.

State of the Union puts minimum wage, 30-hour work week, joint employer issues in the spotlight

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

It's been a busy week in Washington. From the State of the Union address to the Supreme Court to more on the minimum wage, here's a round-up of hot public…

Why operators need to know about patent trolls

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Patent trolls could cost restaurants money and slow innovation. Here's what operators need to know about patent trolls.

Best practices for developing, deploying a mobile app for your brand

Your app is an extension of your brand, and an app with sub-par design or functionality can do serious damage to that brand.

Natural gas and pizza stocks show mixed results

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Cheese, wheat and gasoline and diesel fuel prices continued to fall last week while natural gas once again saw mixed results across the country.

How restaurants are using gamification to increase engagement in loyalty apps

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants are discovering the power of leveraging apps, loyalty programs and games to engage customers and drive traffic.

Gas and wheat prices continue to fall

Gas prices have fallen even further and are down more than $1 from a year ago.

How one independent pizzeria survived growing pains

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Getting noticed is a challenge, you have to offer something truly great and differentiate yourself in several ways, says CEO of Louisville-based Loui Loui's.