Mister O1 proves pizza can be extraordinary

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is helmed by Renato Viola, a pizza chef who hails from Southern Italy. Viola believes in doing one thing really well, and for him…

How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Deliverect integrates with Toast

January 20, 2023

Deliverect, which manages digital orders for restaurants, has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem to allow its clients restaurants to manage online orders from…

Grimaldi's inks deal for Iowa, hires franchise director

January 20, 2023

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has awarded a multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa with Doughtime Pizza Company LLC, according to a press…

Blondie's Pizza opens in San Francisco-area mall

January 20, 2023

California-based Blondie's Pizza has opened a location in the Westfield Oakridge Mall in San Jose, California, according to a San Francisco Gate report.

Pizza Hut breaks Guinness Book world record

January 20, 2023

To celebrate the return of its Big New Yorker pizza, Pizza Hut has broken the Guinness Book of World Records' world's biggest pizza at the Las Angeles…

Yum Brands hit with ransomware attack

January 20, 2023

Yum Brands confirmed a data breach earlier this week in a company statement. According to a TechCrunch report, the ransomware attack resulted in stolen company…

MOD Pizza's latest offerings all about the 'shroom

January 19, 2023

MOD Pizza has released new offerings for its winter menu, according to a press release.

Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

Pizzeria Uno opens five units in 2022, launches hotel conversion program

January 18, 2023

Pizzeria Uno opened five locations in 2022 with more in the pipeline for 2023, according to a press release.

Pizza Factory signs 20 franchise agreements in 2022

January 18, 2023

Pizza Factory inked 20 franchise agreements to expand into fresh markets in 2022 and opened its first Georgia location within the Athens community, according…

Your Pie creates Triple Threat pizza line

January 18, 2023

Your Pie has announced its Triple Threat line of three pizzas. The Craft Series pizzas include a BBQ Bacon Chicken Ranch pizza, a Buffalo Chicken pizza and the…

Lou Malnati's to ship thin-crust pizza

January 17, 2023

Chicago-based Lou Malnati's, known for its iconic deep-dish pizza, will now begin shipping its Chicago Thin Crust exclusively through the Tastes of Chicago…

Pizza market to increase by $51B

January 17, 2023

The global pizza market will increase by $51.28 billion from 2021 to 2026 and will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of 6.11%, according to a…

PreciTaste launches AI hub to help mid-sized restaurants streamline operations

January 17, 2023

PreciTaste, a provider of smart software automation for restaurant operations management, is launching a line of off-the-shelf products — Prep Assistant…

A Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns

To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…

Cooking Channel chef opens New Jersey pizzeria

January 16, 2023

Cooking Channel chef and restaurateur Sal Basile has opened Sally Boy's in Red Bank, New Jersey, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's releases poppin' pizza

January 16, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has released the Japaleño Popper Pizza now through Feb. 15. The pizza features a cream cheese base infused with real jalapeño…

Zoli's brings traditional New York pizza to Dallas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zoli's pizza was born out of the Neapolitan craze -- some people just didn't like it, so owner Jay Jerrier sought to create a brand serving traditional…