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Fired Pie's Doug Doyle talks winning the fast-casual pizza game
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Fired Pie has 20 locations in Arizona. Co-Owner Doug Doyle explains how the fast-casual market is perfect for pizza, and how quality ingredients and attention…
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Hello! I'm Mandy Wolf Detwiler, your editor at Pizza Marketplace!
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mandy Wolf Detwiler takes the reigns as managing editor of Pizza Marketplace. With almost two decades in the industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge and…
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Chicago sues Grubhub, DoorDash for ‘deceptive, unfair’ business practices
August 27, 2021
The city of Chicago has filed landmark lawsuits against third-party delivery services for "deceptive and unfair" business practices, as outlined in a city…
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Teriyaki Madness exec dropping marketing hints
August 27, 2021
The restaurant industry has been thrust into a new omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but the tactics marketers use to drive…
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MOD Pizza introduces plant-based topping
August 27, 2021
MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings is debuting a plant-based Italian sausage, which rolls out across all 500-plus locations starting Aug. 31.
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Restaurant leaders share insight on top challenges, how to succeed
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel talk at Networld Media Group's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on restaurant leadership development and experts shared insight on…
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5 tips for creating a successful National Cheese Pizza Day promotion
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
National Cheese Pizza Day is September 5. Here are are five tips and insight for developing a promotion that will help pull in the customers, increase sales…
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Foodservice labor crisis not a temporary challenge
August 27, 2021
The ongoing labor shortage in the restaurant and foodservice industries is likely not temporary and the big issue for employees is attaining a work-life…
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Hungry Howie's debuts fall bread
August 27, 2021
Pumpkin spice aficionados and pizza lovers can find pumpkin spice Howie Bread at participating Hungry Howie's locations nationwide, while supplies last…
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Pizza Hut taps Aaron Powell as division CEO
August 27, 2021
Aaron Powell, formerly the president of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's Asia-Pacific Consumer Business, has bee named global Pizza Hut division CEO.
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Sunday intros mobile payments in US restaurants market
August 27, 2021
Sunday, a mobile payments solution provider for restaurants, has introduced its service in the U.S. market. More than 110 restaurants have integrated the…
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How employee hiring, retention has changed in the past year
by Shahpour Nejad — PRESIDENT/CEO, PIZZA GUYS
Pizza Guys CEO Shahpour Nejad explains his company's approach to employee hiring and retention and why it's important to listen to employees' needs and…
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Cooks, servers, bartenders hardest positions to fill
August 26, 2021
The top three jobs restaurants are striving to fill are servers, cooks/line cooks and bartenders, with cooks topping the list, accorind to a 7shifts report.
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RFIS 2021 is in the books!
August 25, 2021
We came, we gathered, we partied, we learned. And we'll be back for RFIS 2022 in Nashville.
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Hey, fast casuals: It's time to get back out there!
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
It's almost time for the fast casual industry's family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte.
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Pizza Inn signs multi-unit franchise agreement in Palestine
August 25, 2021
Pizza Inn has signed an international development agreement with principal partners Ziad Suwan and Ibrahim Sawan, of Z.I.S. General Trading Company, who will…
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One hot dog shortens lifespan by 36 minutes, PB&J adds 33 minutes
August 24, 2021
In the category of what most QSRs, fast casual restaurants and hot dog food truck vendors "don't want to hear" comes a study that claims humans lose 36 minutes…
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Papa John's franchisee celebrates employees with day at zoo
August 24, 2021
Papa John's San Antonio, comprised by 21 San Antonio stores as part of Pizza Venture of San Antonio, LLC, honored its employees' contributions by creating its…
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Pizza Hut brings back fan-favorite limited time offering
August 24, 2021
Pizza Hut is bringing back its popular Detroit-Style pizza just a few months after its initial debut. It's the fastest comeback of any of the company's…
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August 24, 2021
The National Restaurant Association is calling on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, due to concerns over the Delta variant affecting…
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