News & Media
Thompson Hospitality Group operates Wiseguy Pizza with finesse, tight operations
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Wiseguy Pizza, which has eight units, is under the helm of Thompson Hospitality Group. When Thompson took over the company, it left the great pizza recipe…
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Winning at the franchising game
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
How do restaurants succeed at the franchising game? A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit shared some key strategies.
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Toppers Pizza partners with Charlotte family for North Carolina locations
May 22, 2024
Toppers Pizza has inked a deal with the Castillo family to open its first location in Charlotte, North Carolina. This collaboration marks the initial step in…
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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to expand in Egypt
May 22, 2024
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has begun expanding across Egypt, according to a press release.
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Why your online ordering system is not a catering strategy
by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy
Catering expert Erle Dardick reveals how restaurants can create an off-premises and catering foundation built for growth.
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Axonify launches employee training, engagement app
May 21, 2024
Axonify, a provider of frontline learning and workforce productivity, is introducing the Axonify Frontline Employee Engagement Suite to address the employee…
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Marco's Pizza opens location in Caldwell, Idaho
May 21, 2024
Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Caldwell, Idaho, according to a press release.
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Portillo's, Lou Malnati's reunite for 'three-peat' of Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza
May 21, 2024
In celebration of National Italian Beef Week (May 20-26), Portillo's, the Chicago-style street food chain, is teaming up once again with Lou Malnati's to offer…
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FastCasual seeking nominations for 2024 Perfect Pitch
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Nominations close June 30.
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Riko's Pizza opens 1st Massachusetts location in Dartmouth
May 20, 2024
Riko's Pizza has opened its first Massachusetts location. The pizzeria, located at 227 State Road near Route 6 and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth…
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IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…
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Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.
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Stoner's Pizza Joint to open location in Clemson, South Carolina
May 17, 2024
Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, announced today it will open a corporate-owned location in Clemson by August. The restaurant will be…
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Sbarro names Mario Bojorquez president, North America
May 17, 2024
Sbarro has appointed Mario Bojorquez as its president, North America, according to a press release.
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POS features that take the slice
by Mo Chaar
Pizzerias run differently from QSRs and other types of restaurants. Here are the POS functions that can make business easier for owners and operators.
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Pizza Factory coming to Paradise, California as town rebuilds after wildfires
May 16, 2024
Pizza Factory, a West Coast pizza chain, has signed a franchise agreement to bring a restaurant to Paradise, California, according to a press release.
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Pizza Factory signs franchise agreement for Sacramento location
May 15, 2024
West Coast pizza chain Pizza Factory has inked an agreement with Green Elephant Ventures LLC to open a location in the greater Sacramento area.
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Curry Pizza House brings fusion flavors to South San Francisco
May 15, 2024
Curry Pizza House, the concept that blends classic American pizza with Indian spices and curries, has expanded to South San Francisco, according to a press…
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Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee opens unit with brand's Access to Equity program
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Daintry McFadden opened a Wetzel's Pretzels location in an Illinois Macy's department store with the help of the brand's Access to Equity Program. In this…
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Blaze Pizza to expand in Cincinnati area
May 14, 2024
Blaze Pizza is expanding its presence in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas with a five-unit deal. Local entrepreneur Sanjay Patel will own and operate…
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