SynergySuite Wins Three Gold Stevie’s for Restaurant AI

SynergySuite earned three Gold Stevie Awards at the 2026 American Business Awards for its AI-driven restaurant technology innovations. The recognition…

The Power of Financial Planning, Financial Visibility leads to business sustainability

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To achieve sustainable growth and avoid the "stuck zone," Founders must overcome the emotional avoidance of their financials by owning their P&L, hiring expert…

Crypto exchange Bybit launches limited pizza reimbursement campaign

May 18, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched a promotion for BTC Pizza Day, offering a $20 reimbursement to a limited number of customers who use a Bybit Card to…

Blaze Pizza offers zero delivery fee for National Pizza Party Day celebration

May 15, 2026

Atlanta-based Blaze Pizza is waiving delivery fees to celebrate National Pizza Party Day, offering customers a way to share its fast-fire'd pizzas without the…

Off-premise blitz: Turning pandemic survival tactics into long-term growth engines

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Industry leaders at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit highlighted how the shift from convenience to a permanent off-premise model requires a…

Papa Murphy's Meaty Italian Pizza joins Papa's Picks lineup

May 15, 2026

Washington-based Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched the Meaty Italian Pizza, which joins the brand's Papa's Picks line-up, according to a press…

Ovation, Tap leaders share tips on crafting a guest feedback strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A panel talk at the upcoming Restaurant Marketing Workshop will deliver insight on not only getting a guest feedback approach up and running but tips and…

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria marks 45th nationwide opening with Alabama restaurant

May 14, 2026

Power Brands Hospitality Group, the Alabama franchisee of Grimaldi's Pizzeria, has opened a Grimaldi's location at Clift Farm, 461 John Henry Way, Suite 850…

Custom Channels and Thanx Partner to Drive Guest Frequency and In-Store Engagement for Restaurant Brands

Connecting in-store audio with loyalty and guest engagement platforms activates guests at the moment that matters most

Papa Johns bringing signature garlic sauce to retail shelves this summer

May 13, 2026

Papa Johns is expanding into the grocery aisle with a nationwide launch of its bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce this summer, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza makes Carson City, Nevada debut

May 13, 2026

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Carson City, Nevada. The restaurant is the brand's eighth in the state and is locally owned and operated…

Hungry Howie’s to implement Toast technology suite across national footprint

May 13, 2026

Hungry Howie's has selected Toast's enterprise technology suite and will deploy it across the pizza chain's approximately 500 restaurant locations, according…

Innovation in every sip: How Tractor Beverage Co. is changing the beverage landscape

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

John Murphy, chief revenue officer of Tractor Beverage Co., discusses the company's award-winning revival of the 17th-century "switchel" and how its organic…

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Mellow Mushroom VP shares secrets to long-term franchise success

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace podcast, Mellow Mushroom VP of Franchise Development Jamie Cecil discusses the brand's 50-year history of "unicorn…

&pizza marks 1st international expansion with 10-store India deal

May 12, 2026

Latitude Food Group, the franchisor and operator of Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, has signed a master franchise agreement with The 90s Venture to bring…

Rice and Noodle Selects SynergySuite to Power Operations and Fuel Franchise Expansion Across Canada

SynergySuite has partnered with Rice and Noodle to streamline operations and support franchise growth across Canada. The restaurant brand will leverage…

Papa Johns, Wing launch drone delivery pilot in North Carolina

May 11, 2026

Papa Johns and Wing have launched a pilot program to deliver food by drone, beginning with a selection of toasted sandwiches for customers in the Charlotte…

The Power of One Direction: one of the most important and underutilized factors of greatness

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The "Power of One Direction" is a leadership discipline where Founders transition from keeping strategies in their heads to creating a written plan, providing…

Peter Piper Pizza targets inflation with return of Summer Pass

May 11, 2026

Peter Piper Pizza has brought back its Summer Pass program through Aug. 2, 2026, offering unlimited visits and daily game play to families in Arizona and New…

From scribbles to savings: Why precision labeling is the new profit protector

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Star Micronics is showcasing its versatile mC-Label series at the National Restaurant Association Show this weekend, highlighting how high-precision labeling…

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