SpeedLine POS adds support for mobile gift, rewards, payment

November 4, 2015

Restaurant point-of-sale developer SpeedLine Solutions announced a new payment and guest-rewards integration with Mercury StoreCard.

Going beyond the discount with new approaches to spur brand loyalty

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fast casual operators want to reward guests with more than food. There are new loyalty program trends to attract new customers, boost revenues and provide…

ICX Symposium: Data is driving the customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Data is driving customer engagement, and there is a wealth of tools an enterprise can use to collect, assess and analyze data to enhance its interactive…

Zoom Pizza Factory to open Nov. 6 in Chicago

November 3, 2015

After three years of preparation, Zoom Pizza Factory announced it will open for business at 10:30 a..m. Friday at 2156 N. Clybourn Ave. in Lincoln Park in…

Pie Five Pizza to offer cinnamon apple pie LTO

November 3, 2015

Pie Five Pizza will offer its newest dessert, the cinnamon apple pie, as an LTO through Dec. 13.

MenuTrinfo launches food allergy, gluten-free training website

November 3, 2015

MenuTrinfro's AllerTrain site offers a suite of courses designed to educate a wide variety of food handlers and non-food handlers about food allergies.

Henny Penny celebrates opening of new training center

November 3, 2015

Henny Penny, a designer and manufacturer of cooking, holding and display equipment, is expanding again. The company has added 46,000 square feet for a training…

Email marketing is far from a dead marketing tool

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Email is ubiquitous personally and professionally, which means email marketing is far from dead.

Domino's plans accelerated buyback from recapitalization proceeds

November 2, 2015

Domino’s is replacing an existing $200M open-market repurchase authorization with a new $800M authorization, which includes a $600M accelerated buyback.

Commodities: Cheese down, wheat up, gas down, pizza stocks in flux

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese dropped, wheat cost increased, gas and natural gas continued to decrease, and pizza stocks fluctuated.

E-learning collaboration helps restaurants boost business with multicultural guests

November 2, 2015

DiscoverLink and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance are teaming up to deliver online cultural intelligence training via a…

Ask the experts: Finding the ideal franchisee – and the right franchisor

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizzamarketplace.com asked two experts about their franchising experience and to share tips and insight.

Chuck E. Cheese's supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship programs

October 30, 2015

Throughout November Chuck E. Cheese's is engaging guests and employees to raise funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

New York health agency denies NRA request to delay sodium rule

October 30, 2015

The New York City Department of Health said it will not delay the implementation date of a new sodium regulation set to take effect Dec. 1

Fresh Brothers adds 'Sweet Knots' to menu

October 30, 2015

Fresh Brothers Pizza announced the addition of a bite-sized dessert is rolled in cinnamon sugar and drizzled in icing.

3 tips for boosting the upsell effort

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

A family has just called and ordered two large, two-topping pizzas for dinner. Here are some tips to increase that order by upselling additional items ranging…

Americans gobble up pizza during a GOP debate

October 30, 2015

When presidential candidates debate issues Americans are indulging in pizza in record numbers for both parties.

Rosati's Pizza names new franchise development VP

October 29, 2015

Rosati’s Pizza has promoted Tim McCarthy to the position of vice president of franchise development.

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom raises funds for cancer research

October 29, 2015

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is partnering with No-Shave November to raise awareness and funds to support cancer prevention, research and education.

3 ways mobile technology can streamline restaurant operations

As new tasks approach, mobility ensures everyone that needs to be updated of new jobs receives notification, as well as the clear list of priorities and goals…