How catering becomes lucrative for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit discussed the ins and outs of catering and tech.

Elite Pizza revamps brand, menu

December 16, 2024

Great Neck, New York-based Elite Pizza, known for its kosher pizza, has a fresh rebranding initiative to elevate its in-house dining, according to a press…

Global pizza market to grow by $66B

December 16, 2024

The global pizza market size is estimated to grow by $66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to a Technavio report.

Little Caesars brings back Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza

December 16, 2024

Little Caesars' fan-favorite Stuffed Crazy Crust has returned, according to a press release.

Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

BurgerFi resold to founder of Happy's Pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 13, 2024

A few weeks after BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings sold assets to TREW Capital, the companies are again in new hands.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to open Illinois restaurant

December 13, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open a location in Kewanee, Illinois, on Dec. 16, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza continues annual partnership with Sacramento Kings

December 13, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza is continuing its partnership with the Sacramento Kings. Throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, Mountain Mike's will introduce a variety of…

Toppers Pizza arrives in Concord, North Carolina

December 12, 2024

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has opened in Concord, North Carolina, according to a press release.

Restaurant365 survey shows labor, sales challenges top 2025 hurdles

December 12, 2024

Food and labor costs increases continue to plague restaurant leaders, with 88% experiencing rising staff expenses compared to 89% in a study last year.

Chuck E. Cheese expands into Guyana

December 11, 2024

Family entertainment brand Chuck E. Cheese has expanded into Guyana, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza enters Washington

December 11, 2024

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first restaurant in Washington, the brand's ninth state, in Arlington, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2025

Despite the dominance of the legacy brands, independent pizzerias continue to thrive, offering unique flavors and local flair. To recognize these innovative…

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Pizza Guys debuts special with basketball's Malik Monk

December 10, 2024

California-based Pizza Guys has created a special meal in honor of Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings shooting guard, according to a press release.

SynergySuite Wins Best Customer Service Award for Partnership with Friendly’s

SynergySuite, a leading global provider of back-of-house restaurant management technology, is proud to announce its recent win of Best Customer Service Award…

Singas Famous Pizza to open in Maryland

December 9, 2024

New York legacy pizzeria brand Singas Famous Pizza is opening a location in Catonsville, Maryland, according to a wmar2news report.

Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

Voice AI to dominate industry in coming year, says SoundHound AI exec

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone knows that AI is taking the world by storm and transforming customer experience across restaurants, retail, self-service, and more, but a subset of…

Easing the load: How POS can transform pizza staff experience

by Bob Vergidis — Chief Vision Officer, pointofsale.cloud

The constant stream of information and reprioritization can quickly overwhelm employees, but the POS is one tool that can help in many situations.