Blaze Pizza inks deal for Canada expansion

January 16, 2015

The fast-casual pizza chain is targeting Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary for the first locations.

Mellow Mushroom opens additional location in Orlando

January 16, 2015

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open in Orlando-International Drive, Orlando, Florida.

How restaurants are using gamification to increase engagement in loyalty apps

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants are discovering the power of leveraging apps, loyalty programs and games to engage customers and drive traffic.

Ziosk tabletop ordering kiosks expand nationwide

January 16, 2015

Ziosk, provider of ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the table tablets, or tabletop kiosks, announced it has successfully installed tablets at restaurants…

Red Book Connect launches ACAdvisor module for HotSchedules

January 16, 2015

The ACAdvisor helps businesses track, manage and monitor ACA employment statuses.

Push is on for paid sick leave

January 16, 2015

The president is backing The Healthy Families Act, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to offer up to a week of paid sick time.

Restaurant sales up, retail sales down in December

January 16, 2015

The restaurant industry posted its eighth consecutive monthly increase and strongest volume ever in December, adding 43,600 jobs.

Gino's East property sells for more than $7M

January 15, 2015

Northbrook, Illinois-based The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, completed the sale of a Gino’s East property located in Chicago for…

DiGiorno tackles game day pizza delivery with "PreGiorno" campaign

January 15, 2015

Solon, Ohio-based DiGiorno Pizza, a frozen-pizza concept, has launched its "PreGiorno" campaign in preparation for upcoming game days.

GE Capital to finance Blast 825° expansion

January 15, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona-based GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced a $7.6 million term loan and $2.0 million revolving credit facility provided to…

PizzaRev inks deal to expand in Boston

January 15, 2015

Los Angeles-based PizzaRev announced an agreement with restaurateurs Marc Phaneuf, Jr. and Marc Phaneuf, Sr. to bring the build-your-own pizza concept to…

Pieology launches fourth location in Portland, Oregon

January 15, 2015

Rancho Santa Margarita, California-based Pieology Pizzeria announced the opening of its Portland, Oregon Grant Park location set for Friday, January 23, 2015.

5 Best Practices for Finding Your Ideal Labor Budget

Throw away the crystal ball, it’s time to figure out your restaurant’s ideal labor budget once and for all.

HotSchedules Launches New Affordable Care Act Advisor Module

ACAdvisor offers employers real-time reporting to manage statuses, scheduling and labor costs under new health reform laws

Old Chicago Pizza expands to Sioux City, partners with local food bank

January 14, 2015

The restaurant will create nearly 120 jobs for the area.

Sbarro rolls out veggie pizza combo under 500 calories

January 14, 2015

Sbarro has introduced the Garden Harvest Veggie Pizza in Columbus, Ohio.

Blaze opens second location in New Jersey and Long Island

January 14, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own pizza chain, announced that it will open its second New Jersey store and its second Long Island location.

New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.

ShopKeep launches mobile app for iOS

January 14, 2015

The app works with ShopKeep Register, the company’s point of sale application, and offers users the ability to monitor business operations via their mobile…

Peter Piper Pizza picks a pizza publicity campaign

January 13, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Peter Piper Pizza has launched an integrated advertising campaign as part of its rebranding initiative.