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Restaurant gift card sales up over last 2 years
January 4, 2022
The restaurant industry sold 6% more gift cards during the 2021 holiday season compared to 2019, and 57% more than 2020, according to a Paytronix study.
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Little Caesars debuts Hot-N-Ready pepperoni pizza
January 3, 2022
Little Caesars has revealed a new and improved Hot-N-Ready Classic Pepperoni pizza today. The version adds 33% more pepperoni. It's available for $5.55 plus…
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Nominations now open for 2022 Top 100 Movers & Shakers
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
January is a time for goal setting and self-reflection, but it's also the first step in a long process of building our annual Fast Casual Top 100 Movers &…
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Robert Webster steps down as CPK board chairman
January 3, 2022
California Pizza Kitchen's Board Chairman Robert Webster is stepping down from the board to spend more time on other business interests, according to a press…
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Pizza Factory to open in Central Valley, California
December 30, 2021
Pizza Factory is set to open in Central Valley, California, in the Spring of 2022. The restaurant will be owned by Luis Marquez and Sandy Perez, according to a…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens Utah location
December 30, 2021
Mountain Mike's Pizza has announced the opening of its second store in Utah.
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Technology at the forefront for restaurants in 2022
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The restaurant industry is staring down challenges like never before, but technology is paving the way to a smoother 2022.
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Pizza Factory experiences milestone growth in 2021
December 29, 2021
Pizza Factory ramped up franchising efforts in 2021, according to a press release.
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Pizzeria raises more than $6K for family of fallen officer
December 29, 2021
Tim Tam Tavern, a pizzeria in Louisville, Kentucky, raised more than $6,000 for the family of a Louisville Metro police officer killed while on duty. Zachary…
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All DoorDash employees back on monthly deliveries
December 29, 2021
Every DoorDash employee, up to and including the CEO, are being asked to make monthly deliveries as part of the company's WeDash program, which launched in…
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Restaurant employees picking up the slack
December 28, 2021
Back-of-house managers, dish and prep cooks are working more overtime during the pandemic, according to a 7shifts study. The research analyzed shifts scheduled…
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Bird Pizzeria opens brick-and-mortar location
December 28, 2021
Bird Pizzeria has launched a brick-and-mortar store in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to a report in the Charlotte Observer. The restaurant is located in…
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Barro's Pizza opens 1st location outside Arizona
December 28, 2021
Barro's Pizza has opened in McKinney, Texas, according to a report in the Community Impact Newspaper.
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Punxsy Pizza donates to Punxsutawney FD
December 23, 2021
Punxsy Pizza celebrated its 20th anniversary of the Pizza and Prevention fundraiser this year with the sale of 5,050 coupons for pizza with proceeds going to…
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The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund, Grubhub award restaurant grants
December 23, 2021
Online food ordering and delivery marketplace Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund have awarded more than $4 million to 37…
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Mellow Mushroom sales to rise New Year's Eve
December 23, 2021
Mellow Mushroom expects sales are expected to jump 12% on New Year's Eve given celebrations and the fact that pizza is a flexible, customizable option to eat…
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Mellow Mushroom to debut vegan LTOs in January
December 23, 2021
Mellow Mushroom is adding two LTO vegan pizzas to its menu for the month of January featuring Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Cheeses.
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Inspire Brands: Anatomy of a technology transformation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Raghu Sagi of Inspire Brands shared the learnings the organization has uncovered over the last two years and the highlights of its companywide digital…
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Mountain Mike's opens Sacramento location
December 22, 2021
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in the Sacramento, California, owned by Karan Bal and Jai Tiwana. The 1,936-square-foot restaurant is located in…
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Hospoda sells pizza, craft beer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
December 22, 2021
Hospoda, a pizzeria that sells craft beer, has opened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, according to a news report in The Gazette. The restaurant opened last week for its…
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