Wingstop, Pizza Hut, Cici's Pizza execs debate importance of mobile apps

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The customer experience at a restaurant is paramount to a restaurant's success. Mobile apps have become increasingly part of that experience, but how important…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza introduces three new LTO pizzas

April 7, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza has debuted three new limited-time pizzas to its menu.

PizzaRev brings back Sriracha Sausage Pizza

April 7, 2016

PizzaRev is offering its Sriracha Sausage pizza at its 32 open restaurants.

Pie Five Pizza to open 3 Colorado locations

April 7, 2016

Pie Five Pizza is opening three locations in Colorado — two in Colorado Springs and one in Aurora.

Free download: 'How to Drive Traffic and Sales with Proven Mobile Engagement Strategies'

April 6, 2016

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach as marketers must become familiar with what strategies and tactics will work and also the surprises that may…

4 things you don't know about the ACA (but should)

The employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act (sometimes called "pay or play") is just one more area that is moving so fast that many…

California Pizza Kitchen opend new store at The Park in Las Vegas

April 6, 2016

California Pizza Kitchen opened its new flagship Las Vegas restaurant at The Park, MGM's new outdoor dining and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open stores in Las Vegas, Charlotte

April 6, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open two new locations this week — Its third Las Vegas location and its first in Charlotte, North Carolina.

MOD Pizza completes 115th install of PAR's Brink POS

April 6, 2016

MOD Pizza has opened its 115th store in the U.S. outfitted with PAR's Brink POS software and PAR EverServ 500 terminals.

Uncle Maddio's Pizza brings Thai flavors back to menu

April 6, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is offering its ThaiTastic Salad and Sriracha Chicken Pizza,

Photo gallery: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 140 franchise execs gathered last week in Dallas at the Franchising Restaurant & Innovation Summit.

The ROI of Paging Systems

Tried-and-true paging technology not only can help improve operations, it can improve the bottom line as well.

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom reports year of unprecedented growth

April 5, 2016

The company recorded a 13 percent increase in year-over-year revenue and 8 percent growth in the number of corporate and franchised units

SMOSH surprise two young fans at PizzaRev in latest 'Prank It FWD' series

April 5, 2016

PizzaRev was recently chosen to be the location for a new episode from top YouTube stars Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox and SMOSH.

Tony Gemignani, American Pizza Champions to compete in World Pizza Championships

April 5, 2016

Pizza Maestro and 11-time world champion Tony Gemignani of Tony's Pizza Napoletana will lead The World Pizza Champions, America's No. 11 Pizza Team, to the…

Pie Five wins award for loyalty innovation

April 5, 2016

Paytronix Systems Inc announced the fifth winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards: Pie Five Pizza for the Loyalty Innovation award.

Why restaurants should use menu-labeling delay to ensure accuracy

Even though some public health advocates have claimed the extension is a setback for public health, the good news is the delay gives food service operators…

Free webinar: Are your mobile engagement strategies too old school?

April 4, 2016

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach, and marketers must become familiar with what strategies and tactics will work and also the surprises that…

DST, Mood Media hosting webinar on maximizing the customer experience at fast casuals, QSRs

April 4, 2016

Digital signage technology has evolved to create virtually unlimited options. So how are quick-service restaurants and fast casuals using those options for…

Commodities: A mixed week

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese fell, wheat and gasoline increased, natural gas prices were mixed, and pizza stocks were up.