Americans eating out less but satisfaction remains strong

November 17, 2022

More than half, 59%, of Americans are eating out less often, compared to a year ago, across all food formats but most significantly in the casual dining…

Embrace post-covid opportunities in your restaurant

Throughout this webinar you will learn: · How COVID changed the ordering mix · How to deal with the unprecedented labor shortage · How…

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele opens in Santa Barbara

November 17, 2022

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele opened in Santa Barbara, California earlier this month, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream managers become franchisees

November 17, 2022

Two former Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream managers are the brand's new franchisees, according to a press release.

Point of sale playing role in restaurant tipping

November 17, 2022

Most Americans (83%) always tip at a sit-down restaurant, but when it comes to restaurants without tableside service, that drops drastically. Close to half…

Paytronix teams with Voicify on ordering option

November 17, 2022

Paytronix Systems, Inc., a digital guest experience platform for restaurants and retailers, is teaming up with conversational AI platform provider Voicify to…

How Budderfly, Lennox's energy efficiency can save operators money

November 16, 2022

Budderfly and Lennox have teamed up to help operators save money with energy efficiency.

Former Domino's CEO to lead Restaurant Brands International's board

November 16, 2022

Patrick Doyle, the former CEO of Domino's Pizza, has been tapped to head the board of Restaurant Brands International, according to a Wall Street Journal…

Pizza Inn opens Oklahoma location

November 16, 2022

Pizza Inn has opened a location in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The unit is helmed by local business leader Tony Nemer, a former Pizza Inn franchisee who returned to…

Yumpingo integrates with Toast

November 15, 2022

Experience management platform provider Yumpingo is integrating its technology with the Toast platform to provide customer satisfaction data at the location…

Dancing with the Stars pros launch pizza concept

November 15, 2022

TV dance stars Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov have opened Dancing Pizza, a delivery-first restaurant brand, with Kitchen Data Systems, according to a…

Fat Boy's Pizza to raise money for children's hospital

November 15, 2022

Louisiana-based Fat Boy's Pizza has kicked off its "Light Up the Season" fundraiser. When a guest orders online or dines in, they will be given the option to…

PizzaForno pulls Ann Arbor pizza machine

November 15, 2022

The PizzaForno pizza vending machine installed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has closed after less than a year, according to an mlive.com report.

Limited-services brands help GiftAMeal donate 1M meals

November 14, 2022

GiftAMeal, a St. Louis-based startup founded by Andrew Glantz that provides meals and groceries to local communities in need, has donated its 1 millionth meal…

Deals not proving to be a big draw for restaurant patrons

November 14, 2022

Restaurant customers are more focused on food quality, friendly service, taste and affordability rather than deals a restaurant may be offering.

ParTech launches subscription feature for restaurants, convenience stores

November 14, 2022

ParTech Inc. is offering restaurants and convenience stores a subscription solution for launching and managing subscription programs as part of its Punchh…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings signs first franchisee

November 14, 2022

BurgerFi International has launched its franchising of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The brand has entered into a multi-unit development agreement…

Tony Boloney's teams up with American Pecan Promotion Board for Pecan Pizza Pie

November 14, 2022

Tony Boloney's and the American Pecan Promotion Board have teamed up to create a Pecan Pizza Pie, according to a press release.

Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pizza Marketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…