Checkmate acquires Voicebite

May 8, 2024

Checkmate, a restaurant ordering solutions provider, has acquired VoiceBite, a voice AI company.

Pizza Nova kicks off 25th anniversary of fundraiser

May 8, 2024

Canada-based Pizza Nova is inviting Ontarians to participate in its "That's Amore Pizza for Kids" fundraiser for the 25th consecutive year. The campaign…

Papa Johns promotes Kurt Milburn to chief supply chain officer

May 8, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has promoted Kurt Milburn to chief supply chain officer. Milburn succeeds Shane Hutchins, who will retire after 26 years with…

PizzaForno founder talks food vending machine market in North America

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks with Les Tomlin, co-founder and president of…

Pizza Hut names Carl Loredo president of Pizza Hut U.S.

May 7, 2024

Pizza Hut has named Juan Carlos “Carl” Loredo as president of Pizza Hut U.S., reporting to Aaron Powell, Pizza Hut Division CEO, effective June 3.

Co-owner of Pavona's Pizza pleads guilty in fire that destroyed pizzeria

May 7, 2024

Mark Mickey, the co-owner of Pavona's Pizza Joint in Akron, Ohio, pleaded guilty to arson on last week, according to a News 5 report.

How e-tips can increase restaurant profitability

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?

How Budderfly reduces energy costs, helps QSRs become greener

May 6, 2024

Restaurant owners learned how to cut expenses and become more eco-friendly from a recent webinar sponsored by Budderfly and hosted by Networld Media Group. The…

Marco's Pizza appoints Kristin Corcoran to chief legal counsel

May 6, 2024

Marco's Pizza has appointed franchising law veteran Kristin Corcoran to chief legal counsel, according to a press release.

Whole Slvce Pizza opens in Tucson's Mercado District

May 6, 2024

Whole Slvce Pizza has opened in Tucson, according to a Tucson Foodie report.

Star Micronics To Showcase Top POS Innovations At The 2024 Restaurant Show

Industry leader Star Micronics is gearing up to serve innovation at the National Restaurant Association Show with its cutting-edge range of POS hardware and…

Cubby’s Expands Restaurant Tech Stack and Continues Expansion.

Controlling food costs is always top of mind for Cubby’s, a Utah-based multi-unit restaurant brand committed to fresh, high-quality ingredients. The concept …

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NCR Voyix, Olo deepen partnership to enhance restaurant guest data, ordering

May 3, 2024

NCR Voyix and Olo, leaders in digital commerce and restaurant technology respectively, are expanding their longstanding partnership. The move integrates Olo's…

Fort Lauderdale gets a taste of New York with Wiseguy Pizza

May 3, 2024

Thompson Restaurants, a family-owned hospitality company, has opened its eighth Wiseguy Pizza location and its first in Florida. Located in Fort Lauderdale…

Donatos Pizza's CEO to retire in October; replacement named

May 2, 2024

Tom Krouse will retire as CEO of Donatos Pizza in October. Kevin King, the brand's president for the past two years, will assume the role of CEO and president…

LaRosa's Pizzeria reduces friction with tech, solidifies operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cincinnati-based LaRosa's Pizzeria has 64 units across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The brand relies on technology to reduce friction and has its operations…

FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

Marco's Pizza inks franchise agreement for 15 locations in Midwest

May 1, 2024

Marco's Pizza has signed a development agreement with Grube, Inc. to open 15 Marco's locations in northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. The deal also includes…

Toast combines digital storefront, marketing suites for seamless data collection

May 1, 2024

Toast, an all-in-one technology platform built for restaurants, has combined its digital storefront and marketing tools, allowing restaurants to gather guest…

Salad Collective, Longboards, Hawaiian Bros. leaders offer insight into Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders spoke to Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held in Kansas City in March.