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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Opening Keynote: When Mission Drives Innovation
Scott Boatwright, Chief Restaurant Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill, delivers the opening keynote for Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020, held virtually on…
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Stoner's Pizza deal will nearly double chain's size
October 30, 2020
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based quick-service pizza brand, Stoner's Pizza Joint, has signed a deal to add 10 units with franchisee group, Pie Enterprises LLC.
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When less (contact) is more: Pizza Inn brings back buffet to-go
October 30, 2020
Pizza Inn is bringing back its contactless off-premise buffet option, just in time for colder weather in many parts of the country and as the number of…
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Veteran of the 'restaurant brand voice' to lead Toppers marketing
October 30, 2020
Former ad agency veteran and food brand marketing mind, Greg Wold, has been named Toppers Pizza vice president of marketing, a news release said.
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Bankruptcy reorganization plans approved for CPK, Chuck E Cheese
October 30, 2020
Three U.S. pizza restaurant brands at two companies are moving forward with their bankruptcy reorganization plans, thanks to court approval of outlines…
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Tray DineSafe offers contactless automated locker, virtual drive thru
October 30, 2020
Tray, an enterprise restaurant management platform, has launched DineSafe, a suite of contactless self-service features that enables a safe post-COVID…
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Disposable aprons address pandemic-era safety concerns
October 29, 2020
Safety ranks at the top of most diners' lists of concerns, and now brands have a line of disposable aprons to give both workers and customers added protection.
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Chicago banning dine-in service
October 29, 2020
Chicago restaurants must close all dine-in service as of Friday, according to a mandate from Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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Rapid Fired, Artichoke Basille's open stores
October 29, 2020
Pizzerias are popping up all over, proving the strength of the category at the moment.
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Taco Bell ticks up Yum Brands Q3 results
October 29, 2020
Yum Brands revealed third-quarter results Thursday that made clear the power of the Taco Bell brand for the Louisville, Kentucky-based company. Worldwide…
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Slice chops fees to shops on under $10 orders
October 28, 2020
Pizza tech platform Slice is eliminating its standard fee to shops on small orders as well as $10 pickup minimums and challenging other ordering services to do…
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Panera slices into pizza category with flatbread pies
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Panera is launching a pizza category nationally this week with three takes on flatbread pies.
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Why the 'Trust Economy' should drive pizza brand marketing strategy
Pizza marketers need to take heed of the so-called "Trust Economy" because it has important connotations for marketing strategy in the year ahead, if not…
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NRA pushes recessed Congress for relief deal by year's end
October 28, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent the Senate into recess Tuesday, for two weeks until Nov. 9, still without any type of recovery bill that might help…
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CPK 'plants' firmly in veggie territory with 'Don't Call Me Chicken"
October 28, 2020
California Pizza Kitchen, which considers itself the pioneer of barbecue chicken pizza, now offers a vegetarian take on that offering with its barbecue "Don't…
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Lou Malnati's gluten-free pies available nationwide
October 28, 2020
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, based in the Chicago city of Northbrook, Illinois is shipping its gluten- free deep dish pies nationally through TastesofChicago.com…
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Fast casual brands share tips, advice on sustainability
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Today's fast casual brands are focused on going green for many reasons. An increasing number of consumers are not just expecting it, but demanding it. A panel…
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Great American Takeout hosting pizza parties at the polls
October 27, 2020
With long lines already reported at polling sites nationwide, The Great American Takeout is teaming up with Pizza to the Polls — a non-profit, non-partisan…
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Rapid Fired creator kicks off Dayton, Ohio chicken-centered QSR
October 27, 2020
The creators of Rapid Fired Pizza and Hot Head Burritos are creating a chicken-centered QSR opening December in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Wiley's Wings Tenders…
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Domino's, Papa John's, Rave falter in tough trading week
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Building pizzas got a bit costlier last week, but delivering them remains a deal, thanks to higher wheat and cheese prices and steadily lower gas prices.
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