NRA pushes recessed Congress for relief deal by year's end

October 28, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent the Senate into recess Tuesday, for two weeks until Nov. 9, still without any type of recovery bill that might help…

CPK 'plants' firmly in veggie territory with 'Don't Call Me Chicken"

October 28, 2020

California Pizza Kitchen, which considers itself the pioneer of barbecue chicken pizza, now offers a vegetarian take on that offering with its barbecue "Don't…

Lou Malnati's gluten-free pies available nationwide

October 28, 2020

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, based in the Chicago city of Northbrook, Illinois is shipping its gluten- free deep dish pies nationally through TastesofChicago.com…

Fast casual brands share tips, advice on sustainability

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

Today's fast casual brands are focused on going green for many reasons. An increasing number of consumers are not just expecting it, but demanding it. A panel…

Great American Takeout hosting pizza parties at the polls

October 27, 2020

With long lines already reported at polling sites nationwide, The Great American Takeout is teaming up with Pizza to the Polls — a non-profit, non-partisan…

Rapid Fired creator kicks off Dayton, Ohio chicken-centered QSR

October 27, 2020

The creators of Rapid Fired Pizza and Hot Head Burritos are creating a chicken-centered QSR opening December in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Wiley's Wings Tenders…

Domino's, Papa John's, Rave falter in tough trading week

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Building pizzas got a bit costlier last week, but delivering them remains a deal, thanks to higher wheat and cheese prices and steadily lower gas prices.

10 missteps to avoid in launching, expanding a fast casual brand

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

Whether you are a seasoned restaurant operator or new to the industry, it’s always best to learn from other’s mistakes instead of making your own. Here are the…

CORE launching campaign to help restaurant workers in need

October 23, 2020

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

MOD pizza signs pledge to expand inclusive workforce

October 23, 2020

As part of the October designation as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has joined the Delivering Jobs pledge …

Oath opens ghost kitchen, delivers nationally

October 23, 2020

Oath Pizza has opened its first ghost kitchen in Philadelphia. The West Girard Avenue kitchen augments two traditional Oath Pizza stores in the Philadelphia…

Mountain Mike's opening in Aptos, California

October 23, 2020

Mountain Mike's Pizza is opening its first Aptos, California, store in the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center just outside Santa Cruz, a news release said. The…

GoTab platform expands contactless technology beyond hospitality industry

October 22, 2020

Cloud-based e-commerce platform GoTab is expanding into grocery stores, gas stations, event spaces, stadiums, golf courses, retail outlets and more, according…

NPC Pizza Hut drivers file $320M suit for underpayment

October 22, 2020

Delivery drivers are suing Pizza Hut's largest U.S. franchisee, NPC International, which is already in bankruptcy proceedings , according to the website…

Del Taco, Starbird, Coolgreens, Junzi Kitchen embracing mobile pay

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Mobile payment has been a lifesaver for so many restaurant brands over the last eight months, when keeping physical contact to a minimum has been the order of…

UPshow shares 4 proven strategies for igniting profitability, growth

Join Bob Michelson, president and SVP, customer success at UPshow, as he discusses four proven strategies that participants can immediately deploy to boost…

Chowbotics offers contactless ordering and video interface

October 21, 2020

Chowbotics has unveiled new technological developments for its fresh food robot, Sally, including a mobile app for contactless ordering, in response to…

Marco's marks milestone: 1,000th store,

It's been a long and proud journey to 1,000 stores for Marco's Pizza.

NRA, ServSafe update operating guidelines

October 21, 2020

The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe today released an updated version of the NRA's guidelines for safe operation during the pandemic. Renamed…

From Fired Pie's Pizza-O'-Lantern pies to &pizza's voting push, pizza brands in a seasonal mood

Whether it's voting, collecting candy or just taking in some seasonal comfort food, pizza brands are rolling out the campaigns to meet customers'' wishes.