Technology innovation focus of ICX Association's October Symposium

September 4, 2015

The event, “Inflection Point: The Future Tech of Customer Experience,” aligns with the association’s mission to connect business-to-consumer brands with…

How restaurant chains can increase profits by improving energy and operational efficiency

By implementing device-level monitoring of energy consumption, chains gain unmatched visibility into the devices running their restaurants and can easily…

Sodium under new federal regulation microscope

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The New York City Department of Health is leading this charge and proposed in early June that all chain restaurants with 15 or more locations add a symbol next…

PizzaExpress changing tipping policy to remove controversial fee

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 3, 2015

After nearly 10,000 people signed a petition urging London-based PizzaExpress to stop siphoning tips from its employees, the chain announced Thursday it would…

Hungry Howie’s on ‘re-igniting’ brand image

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Change is constant. That's true in the pizza business as it is anywhere. Hungry Howie's Pizza saw the need to change to remain competitive and did so by…

PizzaRev is 'RedHot' through October

September 2, 2015

PizzaRev is now crafting a Buffalo Chicken pizza featuring Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper.

Kansas City's SPIN! Pizza opening corporate, franchised units

September 2, 2015

In the last six months, the fast casual pizza joint has opened seven locations in four states and has three more locations under construction.

Sbarro announces rebranding, expansion, launch of delivery service

September 1, 2015

Known for selling pizza by the slice, Sbarro will open its first free-standing store in Columbus, Ohio, and also offer delivery and carry-out services.

Hungry Howie's giving free pizza to anyone named 'Howie'

September 1, 2015

Is your name Howie? If so, you may have a free pizza on "National Cheese Pizza Day."

Pizza, QSR and fast casual segments enjoying big gains

While bolstered consumer confidence is good news for restaurants, rising costs are perhaps their biggest challenge in today’s business landscape.

Pie Five Pizza Co.debuting 'Magic Mushroom' pizza

August 31, 2015

Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating "National Mushroom Month" with a limited time offer pizza available Sept. 3.

Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects celebrates 25 years of fundraising

August 31, 2015

Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects is celebrating its 25th anniversary of fundraising this year and a $5 donation can help Canadian children.

Wheat, gasoline prices down

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for wheat decreased by 12 cents, and regular unleaded gasoline dropped 13 cents over the past week.

Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close; good news for restaurants

August 31, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

Villa Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY

August 28, 2015

Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint to open 5 GA stores

August 28, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will open the first of five new stores in central and south Georgia.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…

All-deaf pizzeria is all-good: Human communication is more than words

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Melody and Russell Stein, owners of a pizzeria with an all-deaf staff, are now able to share their story with the world thanks to a new project created by…

CONNECT: Why restaurants aren't deploying beacons

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with restaurateurs and retailers today.