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.

Little Caesars mobile pizza truck visits Detroit nonprofits

April 26, 2022

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolled through the chain's hometown of Detroit to provide fresh pizza meals for thousands of people in need in February, March…

Leasecake raises $12M in funding

April 26, 2022

Leasecake, a cloud-based operating system for lease and location management, has raised $12 million led by PeakSpan Capital, a Silicon Valley investment firm…

Marco's Pizza to open in Gainsville, Florida

April 25, 2022

Marco's Pizza will open its first Gainsville, Florida store, on May 2 according to a report in The Gainsville Sun.

Curry Pizza House to open 2nd Texas location

April 22, 2022

Curry Pizza House will open a location in Frisco, Texas, later this year. The Indian-fusion pizza brand is based in California and has a franchise location in…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reports Q1 sales increase

April 22, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reported sales in Q1 of 2022 increased 4% compared to the year prior and 11% over 2020. In 2021 sales came in 13% over 202…

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 21, 2022

Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…

Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life

To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen inks 5-unit deal in Qatar

April 21, 2022

Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, fulfilling a key geographic goal in the…

Artichoke Basille's Pizza expands Arizona footprint

April 21, 2022

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is expanding its Arizona footprint with the opening of a second Phoenix location. That brings the brand's count in Arizona to three…

Pizza Inn adds XL pizza to buffet, carryout

April 20, 2022

Buffet concept Pizza Inn has added an extra large pizza to its menu for carryout or buffet.

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Zalat Pizza to open 3rd Houston location

April 20, 2022

Zalat Pizza will open its third Houston location with a store in The Heights neighborhood on April 26, according to a press release.

Papa Johns taps Joe Sieve as chief restaurant officer

April 20, 2022

Papa John's International has appointed Joe Sieve as chief restaurant officer. Sieve will begin his position May 2 and will oversee the operations of Papa…

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom makes Florida debut

April 19, 2022

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom will open its first Florida location on May 3. The restaurant, in Brooksville, will be run by Rod and Cat Scott and…

Pizza Guys opening in Bakersfield, California

April 19, 2022

Sacramento, California-based Pizza Guys will expand its California presence when a Bakersfield location opens this month.