Grimaldi's creates Exxtra Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza

December 8, 2023

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has partnered with fellow Brooklyn-born brand Mike's Hot Honey to create the Exxtra Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza available nationwide…

Toast reports most popular dining time is 7 pm

December 8, 2023

Out of 17 metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S., 7 p.m. is the busiest time for restaurants transactions for every area covered except Miami, with most…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria Italian Kitchen launches catering website

December 8, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria Italian Kitchen has launched an online catering service, according to a press release.

SoundHound AI merges with SYNQ3

December 7, 2023

SoundHound AI Inc., a voice artificial intelligence provider, has announced a merger with SYNQ3 Restaurant Solutions, a provider of voice AI and other tech…

Hard work pays off in pies for The Original Goodfella's

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Original Goodfella's brought wood-fired pizza to Staten Island 30 years ago. With a new location and a well-constructed culture, the award-winning pizzeria…

Pizza Inn adds new topping to NYXL pizza for limited time

December 7, 2023

The NYXL Pizza is back at Pizza Inn but with a new topping: sliced sausage.

PizzaForno opens unit in Mexico City

December 7, 2023

Automated pizza brand PizzaForno has expanded into Mexico with a unit in Mexico City. It's expected to be open to the public in the middle of December…

Pizza Hut offers pizzas for delivery drivers via a doormat

December 6, 2023

Pizza Hut wants to say "thank you" to the thousands of delivery drivers working this holiday season. The brand is offering a "Reverse Delivery" doormat that…

Budderfly partners with Fujitsu General America Inc. for HVAC solutions

December 6, 2023

Budderfly has partnered with Fujitsu General America Inc. to develop and deploy high-efficiency energy technologies for small- and mid-market businesses across…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani enters Texas market

December 6, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has announced a 20-unit franchise deal with restaurateur Dan Hawkins. The multi-unit deal covers the greater Dallas Fort-Worth…

FastCasual accepting 2024 Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The nomination deadline is Jan. 26

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Los Angeles County

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Norwalk, Continuing Southern California Growth

Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Capriotti's Operator

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional who has navigated the challenges and triumphs of multi-unit franchise ownership. Whether…

Domino's to hand out grant money for snow plowing

December 5, 2023

Domino's Pizza wants its customers to receive its pizzas, even in cold, snowy weather. The pizza chain is awarding $25,000 to 20 cities in snow plow grants…

Pizza Factory franchisees open unit in Arnold, California

December 5, 2023

Pizza Factory has opened a restaurant in Arnold, California. The unit is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Scott and Ruby Gordon, according to a press…

Mountain Mike's makes move into Washington

December 5, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza is moving into its ninth state — Washington — with a planned 10 units. The development deal includes locations in Arlington, Bellevue…

Amici Italian Café opens 12th restaurant

December 4, 2023

Amici Italian Café will open its second restaurant in Covington, Georgia, this month, marking the brand's 12th restaurant in the Atlanta area. Amici also has a…

Cicis Pizza offers $4.99 buffet Mondays, Tuesdays

December 4, 2023

Cicis Pizza is offering its buffet for $4.99 on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning today and running through Dec. 12. A digital coupon is required to redeem the…

Mr Gatti's Pizza opens fun center in Louisville, Kentucky

December 4, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a Family Entertainment Center in Louisville, Kentucky, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream adds burgers to menu

December 4, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream had added pizza burgers to its menu, according to a press release.