Bojangles, Grubbrr execs talk kiosk partnership

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks with Richard Del Valle, chief of…

Instacart, Cut+Dry partner to boost ad reach for food manufacturers

January 6, 2025

Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and advertising platform for independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers, is integrating Instacart's Carrot Ads technology…

Guide: How To Respond To Online Reviews

97% of consumers look at online reviews before making purchase decisions. That’s a lot of eyes on your reviews, and crucially, your restaurant's responses!

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

Par acquires Delaget

January 3, 2025

PAR Technology Corporation, a global foodservice technology company, has acquired Delaget, a provider of restaurant analytics and business intelligence…

Pizza Factory launches franchising incentive program

January 2, 2025

Pizza Factory is planning to sign 10 franchise agreements as part of a new incentive plan designed to accelerate nationwide growth, according to a press…

Restaurant professionals make predictions for New Year 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants will face a number of challenges in the new year. We talked to restaurant professionals to learn what's shaping 2025.

Star Micronics Introduces the CD5 Max Series: High-Cash Volume Cash Drawers

The CD5 Max Series cash drawers feature four versatile models that cater to diverse, high-cash volume retail and hospitality environments, combining…

Riko's Pizza raises more than $26K for breast cancer research

December 30, 2024

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza raised $26,500 for Breast Cancer Alliance during its annual Go for Pink Campaign in October, according to a press release.

Blaze Pizza inks deal for 25 units in Southern California

December 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc. led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh, Aaron Khosh and Ryan Khosh.

Steven King's SSIS 2024 keynote demonstrates how automation, AI, robotics are transforming industry

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Addressing a crowd of business leaders and industry operators, King shared his insights into the evolving landscape of automation, robotics, and artificial…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream returns to Fargo after 2022 closing

December 27, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area. The location is the fourth Happy Joe's in North Dakota. A previous location on…

Donatos Pizza closes out year with new CEO, openings, deals

December 27, 2024

Donatos Pizza is closing out the year with a new CEO and president, openings in Dallas-Fort Worth and several multi-unit development deals, according to a…

UK's PizzaExpress to enter US

December 27, 2024

U.K. pizza brand PizzaExpress is entering the U.S. market. The brand is set to debut in Florida in 2025, according to a press release.

Top 5 Pizza Marketplace Podcasts in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Here are the top 5 Pizza Marketplace Podcasts in 2024.

Voice AI leads AI race, bringing opportunities, challenges

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At this year’s Self-Service Innovation Summit, hosted by Networld Media Group in Tampa from December 9-11, I had a chance to sit in on the "Thought leader…

Aroma Artisan Pizza opens 2nd location in Cedar Rapids

December 20, 2024

Aroma Artisan Pizza has opened a second location in Kingston Yard, an area of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, according to a report in The Gazette.

Speaker Spotlight: Robby Berg, Genghis Grill

Robby Berg, regional director of operations for Genghis Grill, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at…

FastCasual opens Top 100 nominations, changes judging process

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The newly created Fast Casual Index will help determine the Top 100 rankings. Nominations are open now, close Feb. 3

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Colorado Springs

December 19, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Colorado Springs, Colorado with local husband and wife franchisees Isaac and Allie Brandon who have exclusive…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 5 Articles for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A look back at the top five articles that captured our audience's attention this year.