Surviving Crises: Research proves ethical leadership key

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A recent university study revealed that there was long-term value for brands that hire ethical leaders.

Campaign provides free restaurant services, aid

March 1, 2021

Bellevue, Washington-based software developer, Pacific Software Publishing Inc., has launched a campaign to help restaurants struggling to recover from…

RFIS postponed to August, Focus Brands president will keynote

March 1, 2021

Networld Media Group, the parent company of FastCasual, has postponed the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to Aug. 10-12, according to Cherryh…

ParTech adds Lunchbox to POS ecosystem

February 26, 2021

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software for the restaurant and retail industries, is weaving Lunchbox, a suite of online ordering tools, to its expanding…

National Restaurant Association cancels May show

February 26, 2021

Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show are cancelling the 2021 National Restaurant Association Show, which was scheduled May 22-25 at…

Everything's coming up pizza for Papa John's

February 26, 2021

Consumers in lockdown due to COVID-19 are staying busy ordering pizza at Papa John's given the brand's fourth quarter and full year financial results.

Mod Pizza intros high school diploma program

February 26, 2021

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC recently announced its Mod Scholars high school diploma program as an education benefit for the company's more than 8,30…

Finnish company gives pizza a vegan cheese option

February 26, 2021

Valio USA, known for its Finlandia brand of cheeses and butter through its Finnish parent company, is launching Oddlygood Mozzarella in the U.S., which it said…

Digital orders up nearly 275% at Mod Pizza

February 25, 2021

Although 2020 sales and revenue were slightly down for Mod Super-Fast Pizza's, CEO Scott Svenson was happy with the chain's 275% growth in digital sales as…

Making third-party delivery work for your brand

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

February 25, 2021

Although delivery has been available at Alfredo's Pizza since it opened over 20 years ago in West Babylon, New York, owner Rob Tarsio needed to streamline…

Free vaccination plan available for restaurant brands

February 25, 2021

StrasGlobal, a provider of contract operations, has developed a comprehensive vaccination plan that business may download at…

Oven company seeking students for pizza mastery program

February 25, 2021

Attention all pizzaioli, a Scotland-based outdoor pizza oven company wants you.

Should pizzerias grow toppings onsite?

Pizza restaurants that grow their own toppings on-site are few and far between, but one company believes its not only possible but cost-effective.

PizzaForno automated pizza provider readies US launch in March

February 25, 2021

PizzaForno, a Toronto-based manufacturer and provider of automated artisanal pizza machines, plans to have its first U.S. installations as of March following…

Philly airport piloting robotic food delivery

February 25, 2021

The contactless food ordering program at Philadelphia International Airport is piloting a robotic strategy with a gita (a robot featuring visual sensors) that…

McDonald's, Sift partner on international mobile ordering

February 24, 2021

McDonald's has partnered with digital trust and safety provider, Sift, to safeguard and streamline the customer experience on the QSR's mobile app in select…

Pieology slides pies into 'home'

February 24, 2021

Twenty-six of Pieology's 120 stores are offering Bake At Home pizza kits, according to a news release.

Little Caesars promotes SVP to COO

February 24, 2021

Little Caesars Pizza has promoted its senior vice president of international, Paula Vissing, to the newly created COO's post, where she will oversee worldwide…

A New Way to Work With Third-Party Partners

Many restaurants have chosen to use strictly in-store drivers, while others have chosen to rely on third-party providers. 2021 is ripe for a hybrid trend to…

Papa Gino's, D'Angelo give $100K to cancer-fighting causes

February 23, 2021

Dedham, Massachusetts-based Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches said their customers have collectively helped them raise $107,096 for Dana-Farber…