Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Peter's Pizzeria to open 2 South Florida locations

October 21, 2021

HYD (How Ya Doin') Hospitality Group will open two locations of Peter's Pizzeria in South Florida.

'Pizzapreneur' is contestant on The Bachelorette

October 21, 2021

One of the contestants on The Bachelorette is a self-described "pizzapreneur," and he's out to win Michelle Young's heart.

4 ways loyalty can drive nontraditional growth strategies

by Brittany Maroney — Sr Product Marketing Manager, Punchh

Major brands are looking at nontraditional formats like airports, grocery and campuses, requiring marketers to re-evaluate their existing campaign strategy.

MOD Pizza launches app on Koala platform

October 20, 2021

MOD Pizza has launched an iOS app with Koala, a platform that creates customizable apps and websites for restaurants and MOD Pizza is its debut brand.

Peter Piper Pizza acquires 10 units in Arizona

October 20, 2021

Peter Piper, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEC Entertainment, LLC, which also owns Chuck E. Cheese and Pasqually's Pizza & Wings, has signed an…

Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

What QSRs need to know about ultrafast electric vehicle charging

by Arcady Sosinov

Three chief benefits QSRs should be aware of if they decide to adopt electric vehicle charging are: ease and cost of deployment; revenue opportunities and…

Domino's Pizza teams with St. Jude's for fundraiser

October 18, 2021

Domino's Pizza is participating in the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving fundraising campaign now through Jan. 2, 2022.

How Emmy Squared made its mark on Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Emily Hyland just opened the 14th Emmy Squared, a Detroit-style pizzeria with a menu as diverse as its clientele. The company has grown down the East Coast but…

McDonald's exec to talk about diversity, inclusion at 1-day QSR event

Ariane Panter, senior director of global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and corporate function support at McDonald’s, will discuss diversity…

Little Caesars to cast commercial from TikTok

October 18, 2021

Little Caesars will cast an entire commercial from TikTok. The brand is inviting fans to participate in a TikTok casting call to #BeLikeTheBatman, according to…

Domino's same-store sales decline

October 18, 2021

Domino's Pizza lost momentum in the three months through Sept. 2021, with a U.S. same-store sales decline of 1.9%, the first U.S. same-store sales decline in…

Papa John's to debut LTO bacon items

October 18, 2021

Papa John's is offering three new bacon-based items, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's launches Operator to Owner Program

October 18, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is creating a pipeline for career opportunities by providing longtime management with a path to entrepreneurship, according…

How to focus on lower-calorie without sacrificing taste, quality

by Christopher Hansen

Driven by cost and calories, many restaurants are looking for healthier and more nutritious options to entice repeat business. Christopher Hansen, assistant…

Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…

Papa John's promotes Max Wetzel to EVP, chief commercial officer

October 15, 2021

Papa John's has announced the promotion of Max Wetzel to EVP, chief commercial officer. Wetzel joined Papa John's in November 2019 as its chief commercial and…

Qu launches Commerce Cloud for restaurant chains

October 14, 2021

Qu, a modern restaurant tech company fueling the commerce revolution for restaurant chains, is launching Commerce Cloud for restaurants, according to a press…

How technology helps brands save money, drive efficiency

October 14, 2021

Restaurant brands often don't understand how IT can help them improve their bottom line.