Little Caesars introduces old-world pepperoni pizza

August 1, 2022

Little Caesars has announced its Old World Fanceroni Pepperoni pizza. The pizza features more than 100 slices of old-world pepperoni with a rich, smoky flavor…

Jet's Pizza reaches milestone 400th location

July 29, 2022

Jet's Pizza has opened its 400th location in the pizza chain's franchise. The restaurant is located in Jefferson Park in Chicago, Illinois and is owned by…

Via 313 to open in San Antonio

July 29, 2022

Via 313 will open its San Antonio location in Aug. 1, according to a press release. A ribbon cutting will be held July 29. The Detroit-style pizza brand will…

3 ways to recession-proof your restaurant

by Vladik Rikhter — CEO, Zenput

During a recession, some chains seem to still do well. The combination of convenience and lower prices resonate well with financially stressed consumers.

Exploring AI? Learn from Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Yum Brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs from Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct.

Pizza Hut introduces Oven-Baked Pasta line

July 28, 2022

Pizza Hut has introduced a menu of Oven-Baked Pastas. The pasta line marks the first time Pizza Hut has not only expanded its pasta lineup to offer more…

Middleby acquires automated washing solution manufacturer

July 28, 2022

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Colussi Ermes, a Pordenone, Italy-based manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry, for an…

PizzaForno launches Pizza with a Purpose program

July 27, 2022

Automated pizza brand PizzaForno has launched its Pizza with a Purpose program in the U.S., with Houston as the brand's first stop. The brand's licensees work…

Marco's Pizza reaches $1B in sales, launches foundation

July 27, 2022

Marco's Pizza has reached $1 billion in sales. The company says the achievement comes on the heels of record-breaking growth and is due in part to its…

Webinar shows collecting sales tax doesn't have to be painful

July 27, 2022

Collecting taxes can be a challenge for restaurant operators, but technology can help make it easier. That was the message from a free webinar titled "How two…

Young Pizza Guys franchisee brings fresh perspective to business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kaitlynn Caster became a Pizza Guys franchisee at the tender age of 24. Here are the lessons she's learned and the challenges she's faced.

Robots deliver food, beverages to customers at Korean airport

July 27, 2022

Travelers at the Incheon International Airport in Korea can have food and coffee delivered by robots launched by Baemin, an app provider, according to a report…

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

Upper Arlington Pizza Club opens in Ohio

July 26, 2022

Upper Arlington Pizza Club in Ohio has begun serving pizza after a grand opening earlier this month. The pizza concept is the brainchild of the owners of Old…

Yum China shutters 2 Pizza Huts due to food safety violations

July 26, 2022

Several Pizza Huts in China have been forced to close due to food safety violations, according to a Seeking Alpha report.

Star’s Christine Duffy Is Honored With RSPA’s W2W 2022 Leader Of The Year Award

Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales at Star Micronics America, has been honored with RSPA's W2W 2022 Leader of the Year Award!

Pizza Ranch sees accelerated growth

July 25, 2022

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch, has announced that it has accelerated its growth in the first half of 2022, signing a total of eight new agreement deals, bringing…

Alabama chef opens Dough Boy Pizza concept

July 25, 2022

Dough Boy Pizza, the latest concept by Alabama chef Erica Barrett, opens Saturday, Aug. 6. The brand will features thin crust pizza with toppings ranging from…

4 Signs that Your Customer Service Team Needs Additional Training

Every time your staff serves a client quickly, efficiently and courteously, you may be gaining a returning customer. But when crew members are not adequately…

Drive-thru dining gaining ground

July 22, 2022

Weekly restaurant visits are gaining, dining out intentions are positive and special dining occasions are coming back, according to a quarterly consumer survey…