Peter Piper Pizza to hire 600-plus team members

May 4, 2022

Peter Piper Pizza is preparing for continued growth with a major hiring initiative in Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque. The brand plans to hire more than 60…

Hot sauce company seeks best pizza in Chicago

May 4, 2022

Truff, a hot sauce brand, is launching its "Truff Best" campaign in Chicago — with help from an out-of-home media promotion — to determine which restaurant…

Uno Pizzeria & Grill gives free pizzas to teachers

May 3, 2022

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Uno Pizzeria and Grill is giving free pizza to teachers.

NRA lobbies lawmakers on industry priorities for pending legislation

May 2, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is asking congressional leaders to ensure the restaurant industry is being considered as lawmakers continue crafting bills…

Papa Gino’s announces expansion in retail stores

May 2, 2022

Massachusetts-based Papa Gino's retail frozen pizza is now available at nearly 600 Walmart, Market Basket and Hannaford locations across the U.S. The brand has…

Marco's Pizza makes adjustments to franchise development program

May 2, 2022

Marco's Pizza has revealed major enhancements to its franchise development program. The company has a goal of 1,500 units by the end of 2023, according to a…

Curry Pizza House opens Sacramento location

May 2, 2022

California-based Curry Pizza House is expanding to Northern California. A location in Sacramento in the Natomas area will open on May 5, according to a press…

Star Micronics Cloud Services: Revamped for an Evolving World

Star Micronics Cloud Services allows developers and business owners to monitor devices in real-time, collect crucial data, and create customized receipts…

Digital Technologies Reshaping Restaurant Operations

Operators are increasingly using digital devices to improve service, help manage labor challenges and gather insightful analytics.

Papa Johns promotes 2 to executive leadership team

April 29, 2022

Papa Johns has promoted Amanda Clark to chief international and development officer and has named Liz Williams as chief international operations officer…

PizzaWala's ready to franchise using family recipes, experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Michigan-based PizzaWala's uses family recipes steeped in Indian tradition. After the pandemic halted efforts to grow, the concept is ready to franchise.

PizzaForno taps former Marco's Pizza exec as CMO

April 29, 2022

PizzaForno has appointed Jason Lowder as its chief marketing officer. Lowder, the former vice president of local store marketing at Marco's Pizza, brings years…

Acrelec partners with PAR Technology to upgrade digital menu boards

April 29, 2022

Acrelec, a technology company that works to improve the customer experience for restaurants and retail brands, completed its integration with Brink POS…

800 Degrees Go, REEF to open 500 units in next 5 years

April 28, 2022

Pizza company 800 Degrees Go and REEF, a delivery and ghost kitchen concept, are planning to open 500 800 Degrees Go locations over the next five years, both…

Domino’s Pizza 1st quarter financials a mixed bag

April 28, 2022

While global retail sales grew 3.6% in the first quarter of 2022, Domino's Pizza saw a U.S. same store sales decline of 3.6%.

Webinar deep dives into modern loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Transactions are just the tip of the loyalty iceberg. This webinar deep-dives below the surface to explain how to get more out of your rewards program.

P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.

Pizza Factory expanding Washington footprint

April 27, 2022

Pizza Factory has signed an agreement to further expand in Redmond, Washington. New franchisees and business entrepreneurs Taranjit Sekhon and Arshdeep Brar…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Atascadero, California

April 27, 2022

Mountain Mike's has opened in Atascadero, California, marking the brand's first location in San Louis Obispo County, according to a press release.

Focus Brands, Wing Shack, Jamco leaders talk data control, loyalty strategies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Regaining control of data is paramount for restaurant brands after two years of data collection being in the hands of third-party delivery partners.