Divino Pizzeria & Grille relocates into larger building

March 27, 2023

Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Divino Pizzeria & Grill has relocated its operations due to a number of reasons, including parking, according to a WHTM report.

Pizza Hut Japan releases cilantro-topped pizza for LTO

March 26, 2023

Cilantro on pizza? Yes, if its Pizza Hut Japan, whose marketing team came up with the idea to attract more Gen Z customers. The "Pakuchi Sugite Kusa" which is…

Papa Johns leverages pricing analytics platform to remain competitive

March 24, 2023

Papa John's International has expanded its partnership with QL2 LLC, developers of the pricing gap analytics platform OptiPrice. With OptiPrice, the pizza…

Michigan power company offers rebates to Domino's Pizza for EV use

March 24, 2023

Power company Consumers Energy is providing rebates for electric vehicle chargers at seven Domino's Pizza locations in Michigan that will serve customers with…

FAT Brands launches charitable foundation

March 23, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns over a dozen concepts including Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, has launched a charitable organization called…

Pizza Guys intros Five Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza

March 23, 2023

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys has released its new Five Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza, according to a press release.

Donatos franchisee becomes 2nd largest in system

March 23, 2023

Donatos franchise partner Bill Aseere, along with business partners Mike Ash and Mark Halpin with Space Cowboys Restaurant Group, have taken ownership of 1…

Peter Piper Pizza opens 15th unit in El Paso

March 22, 2023

Peter Piper Pizza has opened another location in El Paso, Texas, marking the brand's 15th unit in the city, according to a KFOX14 report.

Matty Q's Pizza & Subs opens in Troy, Ohio

March 22, 2023

Matty Q's Pizza & Subs has opened in Troy, Ohio, according to a Miami Valley Today report. The pizzeria is a rebranding of the former Trojan Horse Pizza.

Star Micronics Prepares Channel Partners For Future POS Industry Changes

Star’s Christophe Naasz, Director of Global Business Development, shares his insights on anticipated industry changes and top trends for 2023 and beyond in…

Paytronix, mParticle team on data integration

March 21, 2023

Guest engagement provider Paytronix and mParticle, a customer data platform, are partnering on an initiative that will let brands connect data from Paytronix…

Ohio-based Plaza Pizza to expand into several states

March 21, 2023

Columbus, Ohio-based Plaza Pizza will increase its footprint in its home state and will expand into Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Plaza Pizza…

2023 Top Tech-Savvy Restaurant Brands

As succeeding in the restaurant business becomes ever more complicated, many operators are turning to technology to overcome today’s challenges. Check out 1…

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Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Food Truck Operator names 'Food Trucks to Watch’ in 2023

The first-ever edition of Food Truck Operator’s free ‘Food Trucks to Watch in 2023’ report offers an insider look at two dozen food truck operations across the…

Pisa Lisa uses dough as canvas to create masterpieces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sedona-based Pisa Lisa is the brainchild of Chef Lisa Dahl. Dahl moved to Sedona for a fresh start and opened several other restaurant concepts before…

Pizza Factory opens 4th store in 2023

March 20, 2023

Pizza Factory has expanded its California footprint with an opening in Clovis, California. It marks the brands fourth opening in 2023, according to a press…

Mr Gatti's franchisee to expand Louisiana footprint with 3 openings

March 20, 2023

Mr. Gatti's Pizza plans to open three locations in Louisiana, with the first slated to open in spring 2024. The brand currently has eight locations in the…

Restaurateurs to open pizzeria, brewery in Chesterfield, Virginia

March 17, 2023

Virginia-based restaurateurs Matt and Karen Verdisco will open Local Craft Pizza & Beer in Chesterfield, according to a Richmond Biz Sense report.

EEOC sues Papa Johns for discrimination against blind applicant

March 17, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Papa Johns for not allowing a blind job applicant to keep his service dog in the restaurant with him…