How franchisees can benefit from limited-item menus

by Nick Binnings — AC, Franchise Elevator PR

A limited menu allows a brand to create signature items that makes it stand out in a crowded field. Nick Binnings, director of brand development for Southern…

FAT Brands execs to discuss brand growth at 1-day virtual seminar

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn and CMO Thayer Wiederhorn, who have acquired several brands over the past few years, will discuss the strategies behind the…

LaRosa’s goes hydroponic with salad strategy

October 7, 2021

LaRosa's Pizzeria is going hydroponic with its lettuce supply at the pizza chain's 66 locations.

Sally’s Apizza celebrates 1st store since founding

October 7, 2021

Sally's Apizza, founded in 1938 with a New Haven, Connecticut location, now has a second restaurant in the state.

Pizza Hut promotes David Graves to US president role

October 6, 2021

Pizza Hut has promoted David Graves as its U.S. president effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Atmosphere Launches Atmosphere News, Transforming News For the Out-Of-Home Television Market

Atmosphere announced today the launch of Atmosphere News. The new channel was purpose-built to provide a TV news experience optimized for out-of-home…

Mod Pizza launches LTO cake to support employee fund

October 6, 2021

Mod Pizza is launching a cherry cola "squad cake" for a limited time at its 500-plus locations in the U.S. and Canada.

10 tips to celebrate National Pizza Month

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October is National Pizza Month. Here are 10 quick ways to generate buzz and increase check averages.

Pizza Inn partners with Arkansas State running back

October 6, 2021

Pizza Inn and Lincoln Pare, a second year running back with Arkansas State, are joining forces in a collaborative partnership.

Stoner’s Pizza launches 1st Denver location

October 6, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint opened a Denver location Monday at 6460 E. Yale Ave.

Happy Joe’s continues Missouri expansion, eyes London presence

October 6, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream franchisee Satish Pardeshi plans to expand to four total locations in Missouri with additional sites in Arnold and Branson…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza goes a bit spicy with LTO

October 6, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza is launching an Angry Buffalo Chicken Pizza featuring spicy buffalo wings and pizza just in time for the fall football season.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria brings back a special Monday promo

October 6, 2021

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is celebrating National Pizza Month with a $12 16-inch traditional cheese pizza every Monday in October.

Papa Gino’s celebrates milestone birthday

October 6, 2021

Papa Gino's is celebrating its 60th year in business and bringing back a classic specialty pizza, the Paparoni, to commemorate the milestone.

Little Caesars sets goal for New England expansion

October 5, 2021

Little Caesars aims to expand its presence in the New England region and has set a goal of 50 units across Boston and Providence by 2026.

Lunchbox launches website as part of rebranding

October 5, 2021

Lunchbox, a next-gen online ordering platform for restaurants, has unveiled a updated logo, visual identity, and website, according to a company press release.

Loyalty programs boosting visits, customer spend

October 5, 2021

Loyalty programs can consistently boost site visits and spend by 18% to 30% per member, according to the Paytronix Loyalty Report released from Paytronix…

Tips to get pizzeria catering up and running

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

As more Americans return to work onsite the need for catering is increasing. Pizza provides the perfect tool for a catering strategy if done right.

Pizza Guys expands in California

October 5, 2021

Pizza Guys is expanding its California presence by opening a location in San Carlos. The unit will be located at 796 El Camino Real and is slated to open in…

Investment firm buys investor share in Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

October 4, 2021

A San Francisco investment firm, The Meritage Group, is buying an ownership stake in Lou Malnati's Pizzeria but nothing, from leadership to pizza quality, will…