TikToker influence growing in restaurant industry

October 1, 2021

TikTok'ers like restaurants and will patronize ones they see on videos.

East Coast Pizza adds robot to aid waitstaff

October 1, 2021

Pueblo, Colorado-based East Coast Pizza is embracing technology with the addition of a robot named Bella, according to a report by FOX21 News.

Iconic Pizza Hut pizza celebrates silver anniversary

October 1, 2021

Pizza Hut is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic Stuffed Crust Pizza. The silver anniversary celebration is a global digital campaign that honors…

Consumers still hungry for deals, coupons

October 1, 2021

More than half, 60%, of shoppers are looking for more coupons, discounts and deals to offset higher prices across shopping categories such as apparel…

Hungry Howie's partners with National Breast Cancer Foundation

October 1, 2021

Hungry Howie's is hosting its 12th "Love, Hope & Pizza" campaign dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

California Pizza Kitchen completes debt refinancing transaction

October 1, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen has completed a debt refinancing with a $195 million Senior Secured Credit Facility with Canyon Partners and Rabobank, resulting in a…

White Castle, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to discuss contactless service at one-day virtual event

Susan Carroll-Boser, vice president of technology at White Castle, and Stratis Morfogen, co-founder of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, will discuss contactless service…

Ledo Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month with pink-box fundraiser

September 30, 2021

Ledo Pizza's limited-time pink pizza box fundraiser has returned for National Pizza Month, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens in Brea, California

September 30, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Brea, California location. The restaurant in Northern Orange County is owned by franchisee Raj Lehl, who also owns…

Pizza Hut celebrates iconic pan pizza

September 30, 2021

Pizza Hut is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Original Pan Pizza. In honor of the icon, Pizza Hut is hosting a celebration across 55 of its global…

Coffee deals abound on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2021

Consumers nationwide can get free coffee today, National Coffee Day, as coffee brands, coffee shops, convenience stores and restaurants are offering coffee…

Indeed, OpenTable team up to accelerate U.S. restaurant recovery

September 29, 2021

Job site Indeed and reservation company OpenTable are launching a month-long U.S. hiring initiative called Interview Days: Restaurant Jobs, which begins on…

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

Papa John's signs historic franchise agreement

September 29, 2021

Papa John's has inked its largest domestic franchisee development agreement in the company's history with franchisee operator Sun Holdings, Inc.

Zuppler Announces General Availability of AI-Powered Marketing Services on the Menu Anywhere Platform

New service provides machine learning algorithms to automatically upsell products; data shows a 13.3% increase in average transaction for restaurants that use…

ShiftPixy, Quelliv create laser for restaurants to fight COVID

September 28, 2021

ShiftPixy, Inc., a national staffing enterprise that designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive platform, has signed an agreement with Quelliv, Inc.…

Impossible Foods expands to United Arab Emirates

September 28, 2021

Impossible Foods has expanded to the United Arab Emirates, the company's first market in the Middle East. It's flagship product, Impossible Burger is available…

Marco's Pizza signs Tampa area development deal

September 28, 2021

Marco's Pizza has signed a development deal that will bring 15 stores to the Tampa market by the end of 2024.

Ledo Pizza brings back Greek dishes

September 28, 2021

Maryland-based Ledo Pizza is bringing back its popular Greek gyro and athena salad, according to a press release.

Middleby acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment

September 27, 2021

The Middleby Corporation, manufacturers of commercial cooking and industrial processing equipment, along with residential appliances, has acquired Imperial…