CEC raises $650M

April 23, 2021

After announcing that it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza…

Via 313 Pizzeria coming to the masses

April 23, 2021

Fresh off its 2020 investment from Savory Fund, Austin-based Via 313 Pizzeria is doubling in size by year's end.

What is PAR level? How to Calculate Your Par Levels in Your Restaurant

Inventory control and management is a tedious, never-ending task in the food service industry. Finding the right methods for tasks like calculating PAR levels…

Toppers Pizza thrives during the pandemic, bolstered by technology

April 22, 2021

Toppers Pizza has been cashing in on the shift to off-premise dining during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks in large measure to the company's investments in…

Boston's Pizza pushing growth amid pandemic

April 22, 2021

Despite the economic challenges of last year, Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a 20% increase in unit growth and is on pace to double in size…

7 ways to lower restaurant labor costs

by David Scott Peters

David Scott Peters, an author, restaurant coach and speaker who teaches restaurant operators how to take control of their businesses, shares best ways to cut…

Pizza Factory unveils plans for quick-service express model

April 21, 2021

Pizza lovers will be able to satisfy their pizza craving much faster once California-based Pizza Factory Express opens its quick-service format.

Middleby to acquire Welbilt for $2.9B

April 21, 2021

The Middleby Corp. has agreed to acquire Welbilt, Inc. in an all-stock transaction, enhancing the Middleby commercial foodservice platform with additional…

Blaze Pizza taps ex-Smashburger leader as CFO

April 21, 2021

Blaze Pizza, a franchise concept operating 340 restaurants across 38 states and six countries, has named Brad Reynolds as its CFO.

Oracle adds partners to help restaurants streamline operations

April 20, 2021

Technology has played a critical role in helping restaurants continue to operate during the pandemic, which is why Oracle Food and Beverage has doubled its…

Domino's opens first location in Ghana

April 20, 2021

Domino's Pizza Inc., a chain with more than 17,600 stores across more than 90 markets, has opened its first location in Ghana.

Mici opens 6th location in Colorado Springs

April 20, 2021

Colorado-based Mici Handcrafted Italian is opening its 6th Colorado Thursday at 3707 Bloomington Road, in Colorado Springs.

Minnesota pizza enterprise planning second food truck

April 20, 2021

Pizza Barn, a pizzeria in Princeton, Minnesota, is getting ready to launch a second food truck given the great response its initial food truck has experienced.

Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches serve at 1 Kingston location

April 19, 2021

Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, both owned by New England Authentic Eats LLC, will join together under one roof in Kingston, Massachusetts…

Little Caesars names former Dunkin’ VP as CDO

April 19, 2021

Detroit-based Little Caesars has named Jeremy Vitaro, former vice president of U.S. development at Dunkin' Brands, as chief development officer.

Fresh Brothers tackles food insecurity with Support+Feed

April 19, 2021

Fresh Brothers, a pizza brand with 20 locations in Southern California, has partnered with Support + Feed, a plant-based food insecurity organization, to help…

Ottawa tavern offers fresh baked pizza from PizzaForno machine

April 19, 2021

The Senate Tavern in Ottawa, Canada now offers personal size pizzas from an automated pizza machine provided by PizzaForno outside its Bank Street and Clarence…

Chipotle, Jersey Mike's execs reveal pandemic-era strategies

April 16, 2021

The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and…

Rapid Fired Pizza, Hot Head Burritos move omnichannel ordering platform to Qu

April 16, 2021

Rapid Fired Pizza and Hot Head Burritos, fast casual chains with more than 120 locations, have selected Qu Beyond to deliver its omnichannel ordering platform.

Customers can thank 'Sunday' for 10-second payments

April 16, 2021

Customers in the U.S. and Europe can say goodbye to waiting for their dinner bills, thanks to an Atlanta-based tech company, Sunday. It developed a 10-second…