Report reveals increased focus on food, labor cost controls

July 16, 2025

Restaurant leaders are reporting continued food and labor cost increases, with 89% experiencing rising staff expenses, according to a Restaurant365 study.

Peter Piper Pizza partners with SoundHound for voice AI phone ordering

July 16, 2025

Peter Piper Pizza has collaborated with SoundHound to allow guests to place phone orders for pick-up through a conversational voice AI agent, according to a…

Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim…

Giordano's partners with The Original Rainbow Cone

July 14, 2025

Chicago staple Giordano's has partnered with The Original Rainbow Cone to launch its latest installment in its "Chi-Town Flavors" series, a curated collection…

Mountain Mike's Pizza to make Tennessee debut

July 11, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza is headed to the Nashville, Tennessee, area with a multi-unit deal designed to continue its national expansion. The three-unit agreement…

Mr. Gatti's Pizza makes comeback in Sanford, North Carolina after 2 decades

July 11, 2025

Mr Gatti's Pizza is making its return to Sanford, North Carolina, after 20 years. The restaurant opens July 14, according to a press release.

Speaker Spotlight: Sherif Mityas, BRIX Holdings CEO

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

Sherif Mityas, CEO of BRIX Holdings Inc., is no stranger to flying high whether in an airplane or in his role. At the Fast Casual Summit, he will discuss how…

Former Papa John's exec named Deliverect president

July 10, 2025

Deliverect, a global food tech SaaS company that processed its 1 billionth order this week, has appointed former Papa John's executive Justin Falciola as its…

Donatos Pizza opens 2nd location in Edmond, Oklahoma

July 10, 2025

Donatos Pizza has opened its second location in Edmond, Oklahoma. A grand opening will be held July 22, according to a press release.

Little Caesars launches first-ever 'More for $9.99' menu

July 10, 2025

Detroit, Michigan-based Little Caesars has launched its first-ever value menu. The More for $9.99 menu offers a variety of menu-mix options, according to a…

Cascadia Pizza Co. to host fundraiser for fallen firefighters

July 9, 2025

On Thursday, July 10, Cascadia Pizza Co. in in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho will donate 100% of all sales to the fallen firefighters who were shot by a sniper while…

Bright Penny Brewing Co. pairs signature craft beer with pizza

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, chats with Tory Williams, general manager of Bright Penny…

4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…

Domino's offering any pizza, any toppings for $9.99

July 8, 2025

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Domino's Pizza Inc. is bringing back its "Best Deal Ever" promotion. Customers can order any pizza with any toppings for $9.99 when…

America's Incredible Pizza Company rebrands for 25th anniversary

July 8, 2025

America's Incredible Pizza Company will undergo a rebranding initiative as the company prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026.

How smart labeling can boost speed, accuracy in restaurants

July 8, 2025

In a webinar, "Smart Labeling for Growing Restaurants: Boost Speed, Accuracy and the Guest Experience," Star Micronics America Product Manager Bill Shuff will…

&pizza debuts Pina Colada Knots

July 7, 2025

&pizza has introduced Piña Colada Knots. The sweet treats are baked, packed with pineapple and finished with a rich coconut drizzle and toasted flakes…

Westgate Resorts partners with Chuck E. Cheese for enhanced guest experiences

July 2, 2025

Westgate Resorts and Chuck E. Cheese have entered into a strategic multi-faceted technology and cross-brand marketing agreement aimed at expanding immersive…

Chuck E. Cheese intros 'Chuck's Arcade' for modern, classic gamers

July 2, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese has launched Chuck's Arcade, a brand extension designed to blend modern arcade gaming with classic favorites, catering to both younger…

How cloud POS supports omnichannel operations

by Abhinay Gupta — SEO Lead, Restroworks

Today's restaurants operate beyond physical walls, with cloud-based POS systems becoming essential for managing the complexity of an omnichannel presence and…