Pizza Guys CEO relays year of change, adaptation, challenges

by Shahpour Nejad — PRESIDENT/CEO, PIZZA GUYS

Pizza Guys CEO Shahpour Nejad shared his learnings and thoughts for the road ahead after the rocky one restaurateurs have been traveling this year.

Hunt Brothers Chicken Bacon Ranch is back

September 18, 2020

Hunt Brothers Pizza is bringing back its Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, a news release said.

Huddle House-Perkins hustling toward pandemic-era marketing moves

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

Hustle - noun: meaning busy movement and activity. Many restaurant brands have embraced the term "hustle" over the past year to navigate the pandemic-era…

Papa John's moving many HQ functions to Atlanta

September 17, 2020

Papa John's said it will open a global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, to handle menu creation, marketing, HR, communications and development, according to a…

Keeping Your Restaurant Nimble in a Crisis with Back-of-House Technology

Successfully navigating a restaurant through the unpredictable current of a global pandemic demands more than just obvious tactics.

Consistency in Restaurant Expansion

A major part of successful growth is providing the same experience to guests no matter which location they visit.

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California Pizza Kitchen opens in Salt Lake City airport

September 16, 2020

California Pizza Kitchen has opened inside the the Salt Lake City International Airport. Operated in partnership with HMSHost, the location is in Concourse A…

Squisito Pizza & Pasta: Please don't call it just a pizzeria

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

With 100-year-old family recipes from an Italian family and a commitment to being the local "gathering spot," Squisito Pizza & Pasta primes for growth in a…

Marco's names veteran marketing strategist as CMO

September 15, 2020

Marco's Pizza has hired one of the key agency players in the strategy behind its brand assignment three years ago to lead its marketing operations. Chris…

Gift Cards to Drive the 2020 Holiday Shopping Season

The ongoing impact of COVID-19 will likely drive a major change in our gift-giving choices this year.

NRA to Congress: 'We need aid now'

September 14, 2020

The pandemic has caused nearly one in six U.S. restaurants (representing nearly 100,000 restaurants) to close either permanently or long-term, and about …

Domino's conquers Wall Street

Domino's had another powerhouse week in pizza brand trading, while the prices of pizza commodities were a mixed bag.

Hot chicken + hot deals: 2 ways QSRs are igniting 2020 sales

In this edition of the QSRweb podcast, Dave's Hot Chicken CEO Bill Phelps talks about building a brand on simple, but sizzling chicken sandwiches, while a…

Virtual Chef Challenge: Meatless is on the menu

Watch three fast casual chefs create original meatless recipes.

Papa John's signs biggest store development deal in 20 years

September 10, 2020

Papa John's International Inc. signed its largest traditional store development agreement in North America in more than 20 years, to drive growth of in the…

Pandemic-era pizza catering swings toward social over business

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

Workers are home-bound, meetings are virtual, and health and safety are a primary concern. These are the factors that have dried up once-healthy corporate…

Foodworks launches contact-free dining solutions for businesses

September 9, 2020

As businesses across the nation gradually welcome workers back to the office, a Chicago-based restaurant incubator, Foodworks, has launched a contact-free…

Grimaldi's: Fame is your name on a bag of chips

September 9, 2020

Lay's Potato Chips selected Grimaldi's Pizzeria to build its Kettle Cooked New York Style Pizza chips. The Brooklyn-based chain, which was among five…

Former Joe's Crab Shack COO takes the lead at Old Chicago Pizza

September 9, 2020

The parent company of Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, SPB Hospitality, has named former Joe's Crab Shack COO Jim Mazany as its chief executive officer, a news…

Pizza Hut counts the days with $10 Tastemaker-calendar deal

September 9, 2020

Pizza Hut is literally counting the ways customers can combine its 17 toppings through a $10 "Tastemaker" deal, featuring three toppings on a large pie, a news…