Heart-shaped pizzas back at Pizza Guys

February 9, 2022

The heart-shaped pizza has returned to Pizza Guys. The specialty is a large, one-topping pizza shaped into a festive heart and is available throughout…

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Restaurant gift card sales up in 2021, still down over 2019

February 8, 2022

Restaurant gift card sales were up 22% in 2021, compared to 2020, but still down 13% than 2019, according to Paytronix's Restaurant Gift Gard Sales Report 2022.

Little Caesars tests Crazy Bread bouquets in key markets

February 7, 2022

Little Caesars is testing bouquets of the brand's signature crazy bread just in time for Valentine's Day.

Cicis rebrands, expands despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cicis is undergoing a rebrand designed to take the company to the next level. COO and President Jeff Hetsel explains what's next for the buffet chain and what…

Chuck E. Cheese donates toys as part of Winter Winner-land promo

February 4, 2022

Chuck E. Cheese has announced the results of their annual Giving Season philanthropy efforts. As part of Chuck E Cheese's Winter Winner-land, the holiday…

Mellow Mushroom introduces margarita menu

February 4, 2022

Mellow Mushroom has introduced a margarita menu of four drinks just in time for National Margarita Day on Feb. 22, according to a press release.

Yum Brands, UofL, Howard University launch Yum Franchise Accelerator

February 4, 2022

Yum Brands Inc. is partnering with the University of Louisville and Howard University to launch the Yum Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective…

Heart-shaped pizzas return at Mountain Mike's Pizza

February 3, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza is bringing back its heart-shaped pizza for the month of February, according to a press release.

MOD Pizza donating 6.2M meals to Feeding America

February 3, 2022

MOD Pizza has committed to donating 6.2 million meals to Feeding America, the largest food hunger-relief organization in the United States, with funds raised…

Peter Piper Pizza to debut to-go concept

February 3, 2022

Peter Piper Pizza will introduce an off-premise-only concept in Phoenix on March 1. It's the first of three planned Peter Piper Express locations, according to…

California Pizza Kitchen brings back heart-shaped pizza, offers meal deals for Valentine's Day

February 3, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen is bringing back its heart-shaped pizzas and two shareable three-course meals called "Sweet Deal for Two" which includes some of CPK's…

Lunchbox raises $50M in funding

February 2, 2022

DoorDash, Sweetgreen and &pizza have invested in the company.

Consumer spending, restaurant visits rose in 2021

February 2, 2022

Consumer spending at restaurants grew by 16% in 2021 compared to a year ago when spending declined by 12% and was 2% above the pre-pandemic year ending…

Round Table Pizza chooses Sparkfly for digital initiatives

February 2, 2022

Round Table Pizza has selected Sparkfly, a retail tech solutions company that helps restaurants to unify customer engagement technologies, to develop guest…

Donatos heart-shaped pizzas return

February 2, 2022

Donatos is releasing its fan-favorite heart-shaped pizzas and exclusive Valentine's Twists in all of its traditional locations from Feb. 7-14, according to a…

Miso Robotics announces fundraising round

February 2, 2022

Miso Robotics, a manufacturer of automation solutions for foodservice, has announced a Series E funding round after raising more than $50 million through…

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Jet's Pizza to cut slices bigger

January 31, 2022

Beginning tomorrow, Michigan-based Jet's Pizza will cut its slices larger, according to a report in The Detroit Free Press. The company will cut its small…

Pupatella poised for growth after raising $7.5M in capital

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pupatella has five stores in the Arlington, Virginia area. The company has raised $7.5 million in capital and has plans to open 10 to 15 stores in the next few…