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Firehouse Subs CEO on surging sandwich sector quality + pleasant surprises

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

Sometimes — when the restaurant gods are smiling on a brand — a new store prototype not only delivers on its objectives, but produces a whole new benefit or…

Blaze lands one in Brunswick, Georgia

December 6, 2019

Blaze Pizza will open a Brunswick, Georgia location Monday on Glen Isle at the Target/Lowes Shopping Center, with a free 11-inch pizza giveaway day on Dec. 13…

Pie Five perfects some pint-sized chefs in Lone Star State

December 6, 2019

The first U.S. location of the interactive kids center, KidZania, also contains a Pie Five Pizza where youngsters can role play as pizza chefs to create their…

4 tasks that kitchen robots should take over

Advances in robotics technology are helping commercial kitchen workers be more effective and efficient in several key areas.

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Postmates slashes staff, closes Mexico City office as investors sour on gig companies

December 4, 2019

On demand delivery service Postmates has slashed dozens of jobs and closed its Mexico City office amid rising investor concerns about several high profile gig…

Black Friday restaurant gift card sales nearly 10% higher this season

December 4, 2019

A Paytronix analysis of Black Friday restaurant gift card sales reveals a 9.73% increase compared to last year and sales for the holiday shopping weekend…

Yum China wins Top Employer China for 2nd straight year

December 4, 2019

For the second consecutive year, Yum China Holdings, Inc. took home Top Employer China for 2020. The award is presented by global certification program, Top…

Are Pizza Hut Tyler, Texas grocery kiosks 1st part of 500-store transition in US?

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

Kroger's is getting into the restaurant business and Pizza Hut is plunking down its stores right in the middle of the grocery business as the idea of the…

'From pizza to pad thai' -- Kroger-Clustertruck partnership puts ghost kitchens in Midwest metros

December 3, 2019

U.S. grocery superpower, Kroger, has partnered with delivery-only software platform, Clustertruck to offer a ghost kitchen concept that will serve multiple…

Pizza Hut campaign helps needy kids 'read up' inclusively

December 3, 2019

Pizza Hut is helping to put great books that are inclusive of all types of people into the hands of needy children this holiday through its campaign with First…

Domino’s halves online pizza prices through Saturday

December 2, 2019

From now through Dec. 8, Domino's is extending its Cyber Monday deal of half off all online orders for menu-priced pies, a news release said.

Marcos to add 50+ stores in Carribean, Latin America, Mexico by 2025

November 27, 2019

Marco's Pizza will expand beyond Puerto Rico and the Bahamas further into the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America, with plans to add more  than 5…

Does your pizzeria suck the cheer right out of staff this season?

Another holiday season is officially off and running this week and along with it are the increased demands many pizzerias place on their in-store teams this…

3 ways to take advantage of the delivery market with ghost kitchens

Time will tell if ghost kitchens are truly sustainable and here to stay, but if you are a restaurant owner, it’s worth taking a look at the various models…

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Rapid Fired Pizza Milford Gives Away 200 Free Pizzas for Grand Opening

Rapid Fired Pizza is hosting a grand opening of yet another brand-new location in Milford, Ohio on Thursday, December 5th. The Grand Opening event will include…

Mountain Mike's, Rapid Fired open stores

November 26, 2019

Two pizza brands announced new locations this week, beginning with Mountain Mike's, which opened its first Redlands, California location. The newest store is…

8 ways to prevent restaurant workers from spreading Hep A

Since the Hepatitis A virus spreads so easily and quickly through food and water, it’s a huge threat for restaurants. It’s critical that restaurants take every…

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Rapid Fired Pizza Merrillville Gives Away 250 Free Pizzas Today

Rapid Fired Pizza’s third Indiana location in Merrillville is giving away 250 free pizzas to celebrate their grand opening today. This new Rapid Fired Pizza…

Traders gave a little early 'thanks' for pizza brands last week

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

All but one publicly traded U.S. pizza brand got some gratitude a week early last week when investors worked helped raise the value of three of the nation's…