Mici Italian inks 30-unit deal with Smashburger franchisee

April 7, 2022

Mici Italian, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant is coming on strong in Phoenix, Arizona, signing a 30-unit deal with Lucas Farnham, who owns several Black…

Via 313 to open 2nd Utah unit

April 7, 2022

Detroit-style pizza company Via 313 is getting ready to open its second Utah unit, and eighth overall, this month, according to a press release.

Using modern marketing tips to get the most from loyalty programs

April 7, 2022

Customer loyalty programs are at the forefront of the restaurant industry like never before. In the past, gathering email addresses to send promotions was a…

Pizza Guys opens restaurant in Redding, California

April 7, 2022

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys is expanding its California presence by opening a location in Redding, California. The unit is owned by Joben Khatkar and his…

Restaurant group pushes Congress to pass fund replenishment program

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to congressional leaders pushing for the passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which could come…

NRA urges support of SMB COVID funding bill

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is urging support of a $48 billion dollar small business COVID-19 funding bill, called S.4008 – Small Business COVID Relief…

California Pizza Kitchen inks 2 international deals

April 6, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen has announced the signing of two international franchise agreements with plans to open seven international restaurants and two airport…

MOD Pizza's latest dessert helps fund employee grants

April 6, 2022

MOD Pizza has released its latest limited-edition "Squad Cake" — a lime-flavored white cake filled with tarte lime cream covered in a white chocolate coating…

Leveraging Market Disruptions to Enhance Your Brand Experience

Restaurants have faced an onslaught of crises and shifting consumer expectations. Within this environment of constant change, how do you ensure that all of…

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Newcastle integrates Epson POS receipt printer in mobile POS station

April 5, 2022

Epson America Inc., a supplier of point-of-sale solutions, and Newcastle Systems, a provider of industrial mobile-powered carts designed to make retail floors…

Thanx acquires ZeroStoreFront

April 5, 2022

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has acquired ZeroStorefront, a restaurant-focused marketing and data insights platform.

Cicis Pizza opens in Lakewood, Colorado

April 5, 2022

Cicis Pizza has announced the grand opening of its store in Lakewood, Colorado. The pizza buffet concept is located at 6759 W. Colfax Ave. An event to…

Donatos to expand Florida footprint

April 5, 2022

Donatos is expanding throughout Southwest Florida. The pizza chain's latest push to expand includes a three-store deal in Fort Myers with Herwig Enterprises…

LaRosa's fundraiser for food pantry returns

April 4, 2022

LaRosa's Buddy Cards have returned to support Freestore Foodbreak school pantries now through June 5. With over 90,000 local children experiencing food…

How to determine when it's time to boost menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In part one of a two-part series, we take a look at making the decision to raise prices and how to do so without losing the customer base.

Papa John’s International refranchises stake in joint venture

April 4, 2022

Papa John's International Inc. has refranchised its majority stake in a joint venture with Blue and Silver Ventures, Ltd.

Automating the Future of Food via Pizza

Kitchen operators are increasingly turning to technology to thrive. Once again, pizzerias are leading the way.

Pizza Guys to open in San Carlos, California

April 1, 2022

Pizza Guys is expanding its California footprint with a location in San Carlos, California, owned by franchisee Huan Hoang.

There's nothing to hide at this North Carolina pizzeria

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

This pizzeria has no freezers or walls, and everything is made in-house. See how Aliño Pizzeria is thriving with a simple concept that still wows.

Chuck E. Cheese celebrating autism month with fundraising, special Sunday event

April 1, 2022

Family entertainment center Chuck E. Cheese is celebrating Autism Awareness month with a kick-off program, Sensory Sensitive Sunday, at over 400 locations in…