Innovative Upstarts Part 2 - Toppers: A cocky brand that dares to take on the big pizza guys

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

Scrappy anti-corporate brand, Toppers Pizza, is almost daily delivering a box full of attitude to the older more iconic pie-makers in this sector.

"World's Fastest Pizza Maker" crowned by Domino's in Las Vegas

June 30, 2016

Dennis Tran would be just another Domino's franchisee if not for his incredible pizza making talent. Domino's has named Tran the 2016 World's Fastest Pizza…

Old Chicago expands footprint in Texas market

June 30, 2016

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is targeting Texas for corporate growth and franchise expansion with the opening of three new locations this month,, and…

Papa Murphy’s Bridg(es) the marketing gap

June 30, 2016

Papa Murphy's executives said this week that they will use Bridg software to track vital information like the frequency of customer visits and how much money a…

HarbisonWalker International heats up pizza industry with OVENZZ

June 30, 2016

Harbison Walker International is rolling out Ovenzz, firebrick and refractory ceramic material solutions, for residential brick ovens.

OT regs? ACA compliance? New workforce company thinks it has answers

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

June 30, 2016

The benefits of the gig economy have been countered to some degree by ACA compliance requirements and new overtime regulations set to start in December. Now a…

Innovative upstarts: In the sandwich category, Which Wich has it 'in the bag' (Part 1)

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

When Jeff Sinelli founded his Which Wich sandwich chain, it was probably destined to have something a little offbeat about it after his success with a…

Pieology announces 4th Fresno location

June 29, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria recently announced the opening of its newest Central California location in Fresno. According to a company press release, Pieology Fresno is…

Survey finds the food and beverage industry in poor shape

June 29, 2016

Inefficiency and carelessness are plaguing the food industry, according to a survey of more than 200 independent restaurants and chains by collaborators Oracle…

IntelliDish coming to a commercial kitchen near you

June 29, 2016

The Diversey Care division of Sealed Air is rolling out a commercial dishwasher operating system, IntelliDish. The system is designed to ensure dishwasher…

How to light up your brand: 4 innovative execs tell all

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

This four-part series looks into the successes behind Toppers, Mooyah Burger, Slim Chickens and Which wich.

Pie Five Pizza launches 2nd Colorado Springs location

June 29, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co. has announced the launch of its second Colorado Springs location set to open Saturday, July 2, at 1645 Briargate Parkway.

SafetyCulture iAuditor expands beyond mobile platform

June 29, 2016

SafetyCulture, a technology company that focused on workplace safety, has announced the launch of its mobile app available on Windows 10, iOS and Android. The…

Report: How to get ahead of beverage trends to increase profits

June 29, 2016

The restaurant industry is no longer defined by creative entrees and sides — beverages are pouring into the spotlight. In fact, they are now driving 45 percent…

Pieology Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Georgia

June 29, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria announced that it has opened its first Georgia location in Alpharetta, according to a recent press release.

Patriotism comes in many forms — even fried and freshly brewed

June 29, 2016

As we rumble up on another Independence Day, it seems many in our country associate strong patriotic sentiment with something edible or sippable. In fact, a…

Fired Pie brings on CFO, board member

June 29, 2016

Fired Pie, the Arizona-based pizza concept, has hired Abby Anderson as chief financial officer. Anderson joins the team with an extensive history of financial…

Video: Retailers dive into technology at Interactive Customer Experience Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Summit featured almost three days of education, networking and tours.

Who you gonna call? Papa John's!

June 28, 2016

It seems Papa John’s and the Ghostbusters franchise share some history.

&pizza celebrates Independence Day the all-American way

June 28, 2016

&pizza has announced the return of its bacon cheeseburger pizza and cherry bomb craft soda for a limited time, at all 13 locations.