Parlour Pizza + Pints to open in Lexington, Kentucky

October 18, 2024

Parlour Pizza + Pints will open its first location in Lexington, Kentucky, on Oct. 28, according to a press release.

Digital gift card sales surge 7% year over year

October 17, 2024

Overall revenue from gift card sales is up four percent year over year. The number of digital gift cards sold grew 7% in 2023 to make up 34% of the total gift…

Ledo Pizza celebrates matriarch's centennial birthday with offers

October 17, 2024

Ledo Pizza is celebrating its matriarch's 100th birthday with 100-cent fountain drinks and iced tea during the week of Oct. 20 at participating locations…

New York Pizza sets up shop in Boston with long NYC roots

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

New York Pizza has three locations in Boston. With a bevy of flavor combinations and tastes, the pizzeria serves something for everyone.

Kansas City-based SMG acquires Bulbshare

October 17, 2024

Service Management Group, a customer, employee and brand experience management partner to over 500 brands, is acquiring Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered…

The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

QSRNext takes loyalty program deep dive

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

QSRNext will take a deep dive into both loyalty and e-commerce and how they can drive revenue and retention.

Papa Murphy's Jack-O Pizza back for Halloween

October 16, 2024

Papa Murphy's Jack-O Pizza is back and just in time for Halloween, according to a press release.

Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Domino's Pizza expands Texas footprint with opening in San Marcos

October 15, 2024

Domino's Pizza has opened in San Marcos, Texas, according to a Community Impact report.

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Domino's Pizza China rides 4D strategy to continued growth in underserved markets

October 14, 2024

Domino's Pizza China (DPC Dash), the exclusive master franchisee for Domino's Pizza in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, reported continued strong growth in…

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Salt Lake Tribune Names SynergySuite a Wasatch Front Top Workplace

SynergySuite has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Utah Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…

QSRNext session to delve into current menu trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A session at #QSRNext will look into current and future menu trends that can take your menu from ho-hum to a humdinger.

Lunchbox CEO launches FoodFriends.io

October 10, 2024

The app allows food professionals to easily connect.

Domino's Emergency Pizza program returns

October 9, 2024

Domino's Pizza has brought back its Emergency Pizza program. Any Domino's customer who places a qualifying online order today through Jan. 19, 2025, can earn…

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

How catering can become next great revenue stream

October 8, 2024

As the U.S. catering market continues to surge, reaching an estimated $70 billion, restaurants are increasingly turning their attention to catering. With more…

Toppers Pizza introduces pan pizza to lineup

October 8, 2024

Toppers Pizza has introduced a Pan Pizza with a crunchy edge covered in caramelized Wisconsin cheese, according to a press release.