Solving the labor issue: Offer a career path, not just a job

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Every pizzeria is likely facing the tough challenge of hiring and retaining employees. One successful approach is to provide a career opportunity and not just…

CORE's Serving Up Hope to raise funds for restaurant workers in need

November 11, 2021

CORE — Children of Restaurant Employees — a national non-profit organization that provides financial help to food and beverage employees with children, has…

Mountain Mike's Pizza continues ascent with strong Q3 sales gains

November 11, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza, LLC continued posting impressive gains in Q3 2021, reporting same store sales increases of 10.2% and total system sales up 19.7% over Q…

Donatos Pizza eyes Carolinas in national expansion

November 11, 2021

Donatos Pizza is ready to expand its presence across North Carolina and South Carolina, targeting key metro areas, according to a press release.

Blaze Pizza franchisee tapping app for hiring needs

November 10, 2021

Blaze Pizza franchisee Ben Salehi has tapped Landed, a mobile app connecting hourly food and retail workers with local employers, to automate the process of…

Restaurants face margin contraction, slower M&A in Q1 2022

November 10, 2021

With rising commodity prices, workforce shortages, and the need for higher expenditures to attract labor in a competitive market, the restaurant industry will…

Fast casual leaders share inspirational insight, labor shortage strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Four fast casual leaders offered up insight on overcoming challenges, from dealing with COVID shutdowns to the ongoing labor shortage, at the Fast Casual…

NRA expects health, sustainability on menus in 2022

November 10, 2021

Restaurant customers can expect to see health taking center stage on menus and sustainability continue to be a priority in 2022.

Little Caesars honors vets with meal combo on Veterans Day

November 9, 2021

As part of a long-standing tradition of giving back and honoring U.S. military men and women, Little Caesars is offering all United States Armed Forces…

PizzaForno adds pickle pizza to lineup

November 9, 2021

PizzaForno, one of North America's only 24/7 automated pizzerias, has added a pickle pizza avaiable through the end of November.

Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…

Thanx releases Loyalty 3.0 platform features

November 9, 2021

Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform for brick-and-mortar retailers, is launching several capabilities ahead of its upcoming Loyalty 3.0 reveal in…

Mici Handcrafted Italian signs 1st franchise deal, hires chief growth officer

November 9, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast casual concept based in Denver, Colorado, has signed its first franchise deal for 30 units in Phoenix, Arizona.

REEF acquires Dubai-based virtual kitchen company

November 8, 2021

REEF, an operator of delivery kitchens, logistics and proximity hubs in North America, has acquired Dubai-based iKcon Restaurant LLC, marking Reef's first…

Pizza Factory to open in Clovis, California

November 8, 2021

Pizza Factory is continuing its expansion in its home state of California with a location in Clovis. The store will be owned by Pavenijt and Sukhbir Dhillon…

Ledo Pizza partners with University of Maryland wide receiver

November 8, 2021

Ledo Pizza is partnering with University of Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. to use his name, image and likeness in its first-ever NCAA sponsorship.

California Pizza Kitchen celebrates Veterans Day

November 5, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen will offer a free entrée and beverage to veterans when they dine in and show proof of service on Veterans Day, November 11.

MOD Pizza's 1st national campaign targets inclusivity

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 5, 2021

MOD Pizza launched its first national ad campaign, but rather than focus solely on the food, the company focused on inclusivity. Like pizza, individuality…

Dine-in traffic remains headwind for U.S. restaurant industry recovery

November 5, 2021

The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover from last year's steep declines, although not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.

MOD Pizza taps Dayna Eberhardt as chief people officer

November 5, 2021

MOD Pizza has appointed Dayna Eberhardt as chief people officer effective immediately.