The Many Benefits Of The Star Empower Program

The Star Empower Program helps channel partners boost profit while offering top-of-the-line POS solutions for today’s market.

How Starbucks is transforming customer engagement with AI-powered personalization

September 20, 2022

Can AI help your restaurant? Starbucks says yes. The brand created an AI recommendation engine called Deepbrew to offer guests a more personalized experience.

Parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream files for bankruptcy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The parent company of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream and Tony Sacco's has filed for Chapter 11 Federal Bankruptcy protection.

PizzaForno expands in Texas

September 20, 2022

Automated pizza brand PizzaForno will expand in the Houston area with two fully operational units, one in downtown Houston and the other in Galveston's Tiki…

Mod Pizza holds contest for America's most fun family

September 20, 2022

Mod Pizza is searching for America's Most Fun Family, according to a press release.

1000 Degrees Pizza under new ownership

September 20, 2022

Pizza brand 1000 Degrees has been purchased by commercial and restaurant real estate expert Amandeep Judge. The brand received an undisclosed investment as…

Mod Pizza sweetens pot schools can win for booking fundraisers

September 19, 2022

Mod Pizza is adding an additional $1,000 to the amount schools and their affiliated organizations are eligible to win when they book a fundraiser at their…

Cicis Pizza adds Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll to buffet

September 19, 2022

Cicis Pizza has rolled out Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls on its buffets, according to a press release.

Pizza Inn's brand refresh modernizes legacy pizza brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Inn has unveiled a brand refresh that includes a logo, updated mascot and modernized store design that put the buffet at the center of operations.

POS market to rise 7.4% by 2029

September 16, 2022

The restaurant POS software market was valued at $15.3 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $26.94 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 7.4% during…

Perrotti’s Pizza now trademarked

September 16, 2022

A Forth Worth, Texas based pizzeria has trademarked its name. Perrotti's Pizza's trademark was approved Aug. 16, 2022 with the help of Norred Law, according to…

Webinar explores how Mr. Pickle's uses tech to succeed in industry

September 16, 2022

Restaurants are looking for ways to get ahead in a competitive market. This is even more critical when a brand supports franchises wile also juggling corporate…

Report: Gen Zs favor QSRs, especially fast casual

September 16, 2022

Older Gen Zs, ranging in age from 18 to 24, favor taste and the definition of value when dining out, preferring QSRs, particularly fast casual, according to a…

Restaurant customers want more deals, drive-thru visits remain strong

September 16, 2022

Restaurant customers are seeking out deals and mobile app offers, with three in four looking for discounts more often due to increasing menu prices, and two in…

Business Leaders Need to "Act Their Wage"

According to Google Trends, searches for “quiet quitting” were non-existent until a month ago. Now, it’s everywhere – on TikTok, where the concept has helped…

Marco's Pizza expands in Virginia

September 15, 2022

Marco's Pizza has signed a seven- unit deal for Roanoke and Lynchburg, Virginia, over the next two and a half years. Franchisees Brandon Hudson and Damion…

Papa Johns unveils space-themed pizza range

September 15, 2022

Papa Johns has unveiled the world's first space-inspired pizza in England. The pizza features chorizo, the world's furthest traveled sausage — having gone into…

Pizza Factory to expand in Texas

September 14, 2022

Pizza Factory has signed an agreement with Satwinder Singh to grow the brand in Lavon, Texas. Singh, who has been in the gas station business for over 2…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to return to St. Louis

September 14, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has inked a deal to bring the brand back to St. Louis, Missouri. Travis and Heather Potts aim to open a location with the St.

Ledo Pizza sponsors Baltimore Ravens for 5th consecutive year

September 14, 2022

Ledo Pizza will sponsor the Baltimore Ravens football team for a fifth consecutive year, according to a press release.