Survey finds Gen Zers, families lead the restaurant spend race

A study reveals three ways for restaurant brands to increase sales.

Little Caesars among brands queried by AGs on anti-poach pacts

Did Little Caesars or any of seven other limited-service brands cut anti-poaching deals to prevent competitors from hiring away employees? That's the question…

Commodities: A good news-bad news kind of week

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

Commodity and pizza stock prices were a true blend of good and bad news last week with the bright spots in this week's report revolving around a plentiful…

A smart new source for pizza payment, financial info

by Kathy Doyle — President, Networld

Contemplating going cashless, accepting Bitcoin and adding online and mobile payment options are just a few decisions restaurateurs and retailers are facing…

Domino's goes for online gold with half off this week

July 9, 2018

Domino's is stirring up some mid-summer action by offering half off online-ordered pizzas through July 15, a news release said. 

ADUSA partners with Frank Mayer and Associates to create restaurant kiosks

July 6, 2018

ADUSA and Frank Mayer and Associates have partnered to combine ADUSA's Qi digital engagement software with Frank Mayer and Associates approach line of kiosk…

An inside look at Taco Bell’s digital transformation to deliver an enhanced customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Rafik Hanna, senior director of Taco Bell’s All Access, shared insight on how the QSR is transforming to drive a best-in-class customer experience and why…

Pizza brands get the scoop on Ice Cream Day action

July 6, 2018

With National Ice Cream Day — as we're sure our readers already know — approaching on July 15, at least two pizza brands are trying to scoop up some of the…

Chicagoland pizza academy offers 5-day pizzaiolo certification

July 6, 2018

The North American Pizza & Culinary Academy has opened a teaching facility outside Chicago in Lisle, Illinois, where students of varied skill levels can…

Kotipizza's sizzling summer starts with record-breaking sales

June was a sizzler for Northern European brand, Kotipizza, which reported record-breaking sales for the month and a 14.7 percent same-store sales increase in…

Restaurant leaders: Survey seeks your feedback on fast casual now

July 6, 2018

FastCasual is now conducting its annual survey tracking fast casual operations. The survey is open to c-level (CEO, COO, CDO, CIO CMO, etc.) executives…

Pizza@ soon to be @Puerto Rico

July 5, 2018

Pizza@ USA Inc. has signed a deal to open its first Puerto Rico location in Canovanas. Puerto Rico-based group, Karma Inc. has been mulling the franchise for a…

Domino's transitions to new CEO

July 3, 2018

The guard officially changed at Domino's this past Sunday, when 8-year CEO J. Patrick Doyle stepped down, as announced in January. Domino's International…

Blaze adds first 'shareable' side

July 3, 2018

Blaze Pizza has introduced its first "shareable" side item in the form of traditional breadsticks with a bit of a twist, called Dough Knots, a news release…

Austin pizza brand wins free menu photo shoot

July 3, 2018

Austin's Pinthouse Pizza has won a  free menu photo shoot in this year's Capture a Better Slice contest from Escalon Premier Brands and Polly-O Cheese, a news…

Congratulations to Pinthouse Pizza, Winner of Escalon and Polly-O’s “Capture a Better Slice” Giveaway.

International Pizza Expo attendees were invited to scan their badge to enter to win the “Capture a Better Slice” giveaway. Pinthouse Pizza from Austin was the…

Commodities: A brutal week for most pizza brands

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

Growing pizza commodity prices, but falling stock prices for most brands, left pizza restaurateurs with a weekend headache and hopes for a better July.

[WEBINAR] Online Brand Makeover: Winning the Restaurant Delivery Race

It all boils down to mobile in a lot of ways these days for pizza brands, meaning the better your online ordering experience, the better your sales. That was…

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza to open in Iowa

June 29, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open Saturday at 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy., in Des Moines, Iowa, according to a company press release. 

Mici Handcrafted Italian to open in Lafayette, Colorado

June 28, 2018

Denver-based Mici Handcrafted Italian will open this fall on West South Boulder Road in Lafayette, Colorado, according to a company press release. Plans for…