Domino's previews strong fiscal Q2, withdraws long term outlook

April 23, 2020

Domino's strong results with an early look at its fiscal second quarter, with U.S. same-store sales up 7.1% for the first four weeks ended April 19, compared…

Wisconsin star RB Taylor takes a turn as Toppers Pizza franchisee

April 23, 2020

Toppers Pizza has a new star among its franchisees, in the NCAA's sixth best all-time rusher, former University of Wisconsin Badgers running back, Jonathan…

Bom chicka wah-wah ... Mellow Mushroom 'mellows out' with date night

April 23, 2020

Mellow Mushroom is fanning the flames of home-based romance with its Wednesday date night specials that include two 10-inch stone baked pies and pretzel bites…

Checkers/Rally's CEO predicts post-pandemic fast food resurgence + Lavu CEO on QSRs' digital path forward

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

Checkers/Rally's CEO Frances Allen explains why all that uber-healthy plant-based food that was so hot pre-pandemic in the U.S., could get a lot more…

US Senate approves $484 B to shore up COVID-19 aid to businesses, hospitals

April 22, 2020

The U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion Tuesday to provide additional aid for small businesses and hospitals to address the current health and economic crises…

1000 degrees' cauliflower crust sales trounce former gluten-free version

April 22, 2020

1000 Degrees Pizza's Caulipower cauliflower crust introduced last November is a hit. The 30-unit pizza brand said that in just the first four months, the…

LaRosa's Pizza collects $300K+ for employees, then keeps on going

April 22, 2020

Across the nation, all-sized pizza brands are stepping up with relief not only for their communities' essential workers, but their employees as well. For…

Can CMO return Pizza Hut to 'center of pop culture?'

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

Former KFC Global Director of Marketing George Felix, who took the marketing reins of sister brand, Pizza Hut, in January, reveals how he'll breathe new life…

Benefits of Kitchen Displays Systems

The kitchen represents the heart of a restaurant. Of course, the front counter and dining areas play pivotal roles in the operation as well, feeding into the…

NRA study: COVID-19 impact worse than initial projections

April 21, 2020

A National Restaurant Association study revealed that the impact from the coronavirus pandemic will be worse than initially projected with restaurants having…

Pizza Inn, Pie Five help customers 'pay it forward'

April 21, 2020

Pizza Inn and Pie Five parent, Rave Restaurant Group has launched its "Feed Essential Workers" programs at both brands to donate meals to health care, grocery…

Restaurant chain transactions drop 43% 2nd week of April

April 20, 2020

Total restaurant transaction fell 43% during the second week in April, led by a continued drop in QSR transactions that reversed a move towards stability…

Tools for Restaurant Success in a Post-COVID World

Set your restaurant up for success when restrictions begin to lift. In this infographic, you will learn why you should double down on off-premise capabilities…

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What could possibly be better than pizza? A pizza with Girl Scout cookies, says one brand

A Northern Kentucky-based pizza brand learned the pandemic was stifling cookie sales for local Girl Scouts, so it made a quick move to boost the troops' annual…

All things considered? A pretty good week to be a pizza restaurateur

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

Domino's and Papa John's, as well as the parent companies of Pizza Hut, Pie Five and Pizza Inn, all played favorites with investors last week, with the…

Take time to give a 'Pizza Shout-Out'

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

April 17, 2020

Like all other restaurant brands, pizzerias of every size and shape are struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its many stringent restrictions on…

Branch to provide Domino's employees faster access to pay

April 16, 2020

Branch has announced a deal to integrate its advanced payment technology to provide Domino's workers faster access to paychecks and financial wellness…

Pizza Hut launches 'contact-less' pickup nationally

April 16, 2020

Pizza Hut has now added what it calls "contact-less curbside pickup" at participating restaurants nationwide, available to customers who check a designated box…

'Great American Pizza Party' rewards participants, supports pizzerias

April 16, 2020

Tomorrow, pizzerias nationwide will join The Great American Pizza Party, an event created to support pizza restaurants during the COVID-19 crisis. The event…

Mountain Mike's 1st Eureka, California store opens for off-premise, despite COVID-19

April 16, 2020

The Northern California coastal town of Eureka is opening its first Mountain Mike's Pizza, despite the limited business conditions that force the store to only…