Fast casual pizzeria adding delivery

December 31, 2015

Persona Pizzeria is starting the new year off by launching a delivery service.

Paxti's Pizza adds to Cali footprint

December 31, 2015

Patxi's Pizza, a chain with locations in California, Denver and Seattle, has opened its latest restaurant, Patxi's Dublin, at 5130 Dublin Blvd., in Dublin…

Pieology opening in Charlotte

December 30, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria will soon open in Charlotte, North Carolina's EpiCentre, a retail complex that consists of three floors of dining, bars and entertainment…

3 ways restaurants can optimize labor efficiencies to cut costs

Outdated and inconsistent scheduling practices are running rampant in the majority of restaurants, which is taking a toll on their bottom lines.

Zoom Pizza Factory to celebrate 'National Pizza Week'

December 30, 2015

Zoom Pizza Factory in Chicago announced it will celebrate National Pizza Week and kick off its new daily specials Sunday.

Papa John's to introduce new pizza deal, dessert

December 30, 2015

Papa John's has announced that starting Jan. 31 when customers purchase any large pizza at regular menu price they may purchase an additional large one-topping…

Russo's New York Pizzeria opens fifth UAE location

December 29, 2015

Russo's New York Pizzeria announced it has opened its fifth United Arab Emirates location at Dubai's The Greens.

Restaurant sales regained momentum in November

December 29, 2015

After disappointing restaurant sales in October, momentum was regained as same-store sales growth returned to positive territory during November.

Commodities: Cheese, wheat, gasoline prices fall

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese, wheat and gasoline fell, and pizza stocks varied.

10 fresh restaurant marketing ideas for 2016

Today there are marketing techniques that won't break the bank and will help you save time. Use these restaurant marketing ideas to take your business to the…

Uncle Maddio's Pizza opens second Denver-area restaurant

December 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is expanding in Colorado and opening a store in the Northwest Denver suburb of Westminster.

Cicis opens today in Mission, Texas

December 28, 2015

The newest Cicis will officially open its doors today in Mission, Texas.

Saying no to digital: Why haven't all restaurateurs embraced new POS systems?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

A new study looks at why many restaurants haven't implemented a digital POS system.

Kotipizza Group subsidiary to continue distribution services to Subwway in Finland

December 23, 2015

Helsinki Foodstock Oy, a sourcing and logistics operator owned by Kotipizza Group Oyj, has signed an agreement with EIPC Limited to renew Helsinki Foodstock's…

Year in review: 7 trending headlines of 2015

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Here's a look back at some of 2015's trending topics and stories.

California Pizza Kitchen partnering with Make-A-Wish, Round It Up America

December 23, 2015

California Pizza Kitchen officially announced its national partnerships with Make-A-Wish and the Round It Up America program.

PizzaRev inks 2nd Mexico deal

December 22, 2015

PizzaRev has signed a second franchise development agreement in Mexico.

Video: Why COO describes Blaze Pizza as a technology 'fast follower'

Jim Mizes, COO of Blaze Pizza, shares insight how his company uses technology to reach customers.

Fast-food breakfast is 'top food story' of the year

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three of this year's top-10 stories revolved around the fast food industry: Domino's new emoji ordering option ranked as No. 7 and the availability of alcohol…

Yum! Brands raises $640M for UN food program

December 22, 2015

Yum! Brands announced its World Hunger Relief effort has raised $640 million in cash and food donations since the program's inception in 2007.