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.

Star Micronics Introduces Wireless Technology for the Latest TSP100IV

The TSP143IVUW supports dual-band WiFi, becoming a hub that gives maximum flexibility when connecting to any network.

Mask mandate back on in Philadelphia

April 18, 2022

Indoor masks are back in play in Philadelphia for indoor spaces, including restaurants, due to a spike in COVID-19 infections.

Sodexo Romania teams with restaurant delivery app for payment

April 18, 2022

Sodexo Romania has partnered with Tazz, a food delivery app, to allow guests to pay using their Gusto Pass meal card at Sodexo and Tazz partner restaurants…

Cicis to host national hiring day

April 18, 2022

Cicis will host a national hiring day on April 27 from 10 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. local time, according to a press release.

Papa Johns appeals to pepperoni lovers with 'epic' pizza, spicy rolls

April 18, 2022

Papa Johns is appealing to pepperoni fans with the launch of an Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza and Spicy Pepperoni Rolls, according to a company press…

Mountain Mike's Pizza adds 2nd Arizona unit

April 18, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second Arizona unit and it's located in Chandler. The restaurant is owned and operated by Pelican Food Concepts, according…

Toast launches POS system geared toward limited-service restaurants

April 18, 2022

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has launched Toast for Quick Service, a purpose-built solution for limited-service restaurants of…

Cowboy Chicken, Fazoli's, CKE Restaurant leaders offer insight on reducing labor shortage pains

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

Artificial intelligence technology is proving to be a panacea to the restaurant industry’s labor challenges while also presenting a consistent way to drive…

Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.

Ireland, UK Pizza Hut price hikes may be ahead

April 14, 2022

Price increases for Pizza Hut in the U.K. and Ireland are inevitable, according to Pizza Hut CFO and Managing Director Neil Manhas, who told Sky News the brand…

P.Pole Pizza opens in Miami

April 14, 2022

Miami-based P.Pole Pizza has opened in Miami in a South Beach neighborhood, according to a press release.

Original ChopShop, McAllister's, Mutt's Canine Cantina leaders share clever marketing tips

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit examined ways to market without breaking the budget.

Zalat Pizza opens in Richardson, Texas

April 13, 2022

Zalat Pizza is opening in Richardson, Texas, at CityLine, a mixed-use development center, according to a press release. It's the first store in the Richardson…

Mr. Gatti's relaunches franchise efforts

April 13, 2022

Mr. Gatti's has launched a renewed franchise program, resulting in six units added to its 2022 pipeline with more than 20 openings slated by year's end…

Market disruptions: An opportunity to enhance your brand experience

April 12, 2022

Everyone in the restaurant industry is facing multiple pressures in the post pandemic era. Given the challenges of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions…

Russo's inks deal for Qatar

April 12, 2022

Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has inked a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, according to a press release.