Nontraditional footprint expansion: 7 points for success

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Considering ways to expand that are off the beaten path can reach a new audience and teach you how to overcome unique challenges to build a more successful…

Pie Five Pizza now serving in Mission, Kansas

August 14, 2015

The fast casual pizza chain will open its newest Kansas location Aug. 21.

NRA announces alignment with Zip Schedules

August 14, 2015

Zip Schedules provides a stream-lined system for operators and managers to create clear, manageable employee schedules.

NRA releases mobile payments guide for restaurateurs

August 13, 2015

The 'guide will provide a roadmap' for restaurant owners and operators interested in implementing mobile payments into their business, NRA official says.

MOD Pizza announces growth of 'MOD Squad'

August 13, 2015

The fast casual pizza restaurant has added new employees and plans to continue adding team members, while staying true to its core values.

Russo’s signs 4-unit development deal in Texas

August 13, 2015

A South Texas development group will open four Russo’s New York Pizzeria locations in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.

PizzaRev opens first Colorado location

August 13, 2015

The build-your-own pizza concept opened its first location in Colorado by hosting a fundraiser for giveSPORTS.

CiCi’s Pizza exec featured on CNBC’s 'Make Me a Millionaire Inventor'

August 13, 2015

CiCi’s Pizza VP of Operations Brian Cassidy provided expert feedback to a Marinara Tower inventor on the premier episode of CNBC's "Make Me a Millionaire…

NRA: Restaurants serving opportunity for America’s youth

August 12, 2015

As summer winds down and students head back to school, the NRA is highlighting the restaurant industry’s role in providing job opportunities to millions of…

Mobile payments startup PaidEasy raises $2 million

August 12, 2015

PaidEasy gives its users the ability to open, view, split, tip and pay their bills in real time.

July restaurant sales up; West Coast outperforming East Coast

August 12, 2015

Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) announced that its Index of quick-service restaurant sales increased 5.3 percent nationwide in July 2015, compared to…

Villa Enterprises opening 4 NJ outlets

August 12, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and a new South Philly Cheesesteak are opening in Gloucester…

How one restaurant creates zero environmental waste

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace.com spoke with founder Chris LaRocca about Crushed Red's eco-friendly culture and how the company achieved its zero waste goal.

Dispelling 6 myths of why small brands 'can't' go international

Many smaller food companies incorrectly assume they cannot participate in the growing importance of international markets.

Supply-chain study: Consumers demand sustainable food products

August 11, 2015

Technomic and Deloitte Advisory research assesses what's next in supply-chain logistics.

Commodities: Are wheat prices coming back up?

After wheat has fallen steadily for several weeks, it is up 2 cents.

Craft brews go wild: Mint, melon, Asian flavors now trending

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

Move over wine lovers, craft beers are now in vogue in fast casual and QSR restaurants.

One CEO's view on how traditional pizza will weather the fast casual storm

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Hungry Howie's CEO chatted about how the Detroit-based chain is competing with fast casual concepts by evolving and sticking to basic principles.

There's still time to hit CONNECT 2015: An industry event not to miss

August 6, 2015

Don't miss an opportunity to hear from experts, retail and restaurant leaders on everything from mobile payment to technology innovation.

Compass Group adopts Five Freedoms for animal welfare

August 6, 2015

Compass Group joins Wal-Mart and General Mills in embracing Five Freedom’s procurement practices.