California Pizza Kitchen teams with STOMP Out Bullying for fundraiser

September 27, 2021

In honor of World Bullying Prevention Month, California Pizza Kitchen is teaming with STOMP Out Bullying, a national anti-bullying and cyberbullying…

Survey finds restaurants now paying average wage of $13.50 plus tips

September 27, 2021

According to a new survey conducted by One Fair Wage, a national nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of service workers, more than 1,60…

UK pizza vending machine expands

September 27, 2021

After launching its first pizza vending machine outside a residential building in West Sussex in March, Pizza Rebellion recently launched a second machine…

Report names best cities for vegans, vegetarians

September 27, 2021

A new report from WalletHub has named 2021's Best Cities for vegan and vegetarians. About 15.2 million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian.

Domino's partners with National Fire Protection Association

September 27, 2021

Domino's Pizza and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are joining forces to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the U.S., according to a…

U.S. Air Force Partners with 1Huddle to Elevate Airmen Training

Partnership to Transform the Way U.S. Air Force Trains & Develops their Airmen by Gamifying Mandatory Career Development Courses

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

Impossible Pork to launch in Hong Kong

September 24, 2021

Impossible Foods has announced the commercial launch of Impossible Pork Made from Plants on Oct. 4 in Hong Kong and in Singapore later this fall, according to…

Future of ghost kitchens not just smarter, it’s tastier

by Buck Jordan

Ghost kitchens allow brands to test innovations without risk. Buck Jordan, founder & CEO of Wavemaker Labs, believes ghost kitchens provide 24/7 opportunities…

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Stoner's Pizza Joint taps William "Judd" Carlisi as vice president of purchasing, franchise sales

September 23, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, has announced the addition of William "Judd" Carlisi as vice president of purchasing and franchise sales…

Two Cities Pizza Company has America's best bathroom

September 23, 2021

Two Cities Pizza in Mason, Ohio, has won the 2021 America's Best Restroom contest by Cintas Corp. As this year's winner, Two Cities Pizza will get to properly…

Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success

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

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

Pizza Hut seeks to hire 40,000 permanent employees

September 22, 2021

Pizza Hut is hiring 40,000 new permanent team members across the country by the end of 2021. Positions are available at both the corporate and franchise level…

Rave Restaurant sales, earnings stay on growth path

September 21, 2021

Rave Restaurant Group posted its fifth consecutive quarter of positive sales and earnings for Q4 ended June 27, 2021, according to a earnings report.

U.S. restaurants continue gradual recovery, dine-in still down

September 21, 2021

Despite inclement weather and the delta variant spread, consumer online and physical restaurant visits continue to recover from last year's steep declines.

Retailers challenged by ‘ghosting’ employees

September 21, 2021

The advent and continuation of the coronavirus has made hiring and retaining employees a tough challenge for all businesses big and small, and now a new trend…

Pizza Factory inks Texas deal

September 21, 2021

Pizza Factory has announced an agreement for the Gilmer/Longview area in Texas with Ken and Kelly Wells, according to a press release.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream signs master franchise agreement for Middle East, North Africa

September 21, 2021

Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has signed a master franchise agreement with with H.J. Happy Joe's for Restaurants L.L.C. to grow the brand in the…

Mad Mushroom finds success beyond college campuses

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mad Mushroom is a fixture on college campuses in Kentucky and Indiana. Now entering the franchise phase, the five-unit company has expanded outside university…