Home Run Inn Pizza enters O'Hare International Airport

December 2, 2024

Home Run Inn has entered O'Hare International Airport. The pizza brand opened three locations at the airport in Terminal 2's Concourse E, Terminal 1's…

Pizza Inn introduces Stuffed Crust Pizzert

November 26, 2024

Pizza Inn has unveiled its latest dessert, the Stuffed Crust Pizzert, according to a press release.

Portillo's CMO to take helm of Giordano's as CEO

November 26, 2024

Current CEO of Giordano's Yorgo Koutsogiorgas will retire effective Dec. 9 but will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and…

Self-Service Innovation Summit executive panel to share future predictions, strategy insights

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

This year’s Self-Service and Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa, Florida from December 9-11 will culminate with “Thought leader…

Manny & Olga's Pizza serves up pizza to homeless this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024

This Thanksgiving, Washington D.C.-based Manny & Olga's Pizza is donating more than 60 fresh made pizzas to a local homeless shelter, according to a press…

How tech can streamline restaurant operations

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Technology can help restaurants in many ways, but it plays an especially impactful role in operations. With the right tech stack, restaurants can reduce wait…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 3rd Idaho restaurant

November 25, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second location in Meridian, Idaho, marking the brand's third unit in the state, according to a press release.

Stoner's Pizza Joint burns bright as it grows

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint has 50 units and will build another 15 next year. With its systems and franchising down, owner John Stetson expects the brand to excel as…

Mountain Mike's to open in Las Vegas

November 22, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza is set to open in Las Vegas this December, marking the brand's first Clark County location and the fourth unit in Nevada, according to a…

Pizza Nova raises more than $16K for breast cancer research

November 22, 2024

Toronto-based Pizza Nova partnered with CHIN Radio/TV International to support The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in October. For the second consecutive…

Networld Media Group launches Restaurant Marketing Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This digital marketing workshop, co-hosted by FastCasual Editor Cherryh Cansler and Rev Ciancio, co-founder/CMO of Handcraft Burgers & Brew, Salad House CMO…

Mountain Mike's Pizza to Introduce Legendary Crispy, Curly Pepperoni and Mountain-Sized Pizzas to Las Vegas

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Will Debut in Greater Las Vegas in December

CPK partners with Fandango for 'Moana 2' movie promo

November 21, 2024

California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with movie ticket ordering platform Fandango for a promotion on Disney's "Moana 2" film. Customers who spend $50 or more…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open for 2025

November 20, 2024

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…

Papa Murphy's intros Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza

November 20, 2024

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza, according to a press release.

HungerRush unveils Feedback customer engagement tool

November 20, 2024

HungerRush, a provider of integrated restaurant management solutions, has launched Feedback, a new customer engagement tool designed to capture real-time…

Hunt brothers talk launching their brand Via 313, rise of Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brothers Zane and Brandon Hunt opened Via 313, a Detroit-style pizza brand in Texas. Via 313 now operates 16 full-service restaurants and two permanently…

Toppers Pizza to expand Wisconsin footprint with Monona-McFarland store

November 20, 2024

Toppers Pizza is opening a location in the Monona-McFarland area of Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Fired Pie files for bankruptcy protection

November 19, 2024

Phoenix-based Fired Pie, a regional fast casual chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in Arizona, according to an AZFamily…

Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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