Budderfly secures $400M to fuel clean energy technology adoption

January 25, 2024

Budderfly, a sustainability partner for commercial businesses with repeatable footprints, has secured $400 million to help fund its next stage of growth and to…

Mountain Mike's Pizza shares the love with returns of its iconic heart-shaped pizza

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Welcomes Back Heart-Shaped Pizza on February 1

A new year calls for embracing new tech

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

The right tech stack, with the point-of-sale system at the heart of the ecosystem, can make or break a pizzeria's long term viability in today’s marketplace.

Papa Johns' latest snack is bite-sized

January 24, 2024

Papa Johns has released its Cheesy Calzone Papa Bites, which come in a variety of flavors, according to the brand's website.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…

Aniai closes $12M in funding

January 24, 2024

New York City-based Aniai, a robotic company and provider of kitchen solutions, has secured a $12 million pre-Series A funding round.

Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.

Cicis Pizza jumps on Nashville hot chicken craze with pizza offering

January 22, 2024

Cicis Pizza has created the Nashville Hot 'N' Spicy Chicken Pizza and Wings, available at Cicis buffets nationwide. The items are available through March 3…

Blaze Pizza adds meatballs to menu

January 19, 2024

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza has added Fast Fire'd Meatballs to its menu. The meatballs are served with the brand's house-made red sauce and topped with Ricotta and…

Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza to begin franchising in US

January 18, 2024

Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza is franchising in the U.S., according to a press release.

Karvelas Pizza Co. focuses on scratch-made food, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Karvelas Pizza Co. makes a splash in small-town Georgia with food made from scratch, a focus on customer service and a training program designed to help…

Little Caesars selects Deliverect to integrate, scale 3rd party delivery

January 17, 2024

Michigan-based Little Caesars has partnered with Deliverect, a global scale-up that integrates and accelerates online restaurant orders, to help integrate and…

Why franchising is the way to scale pizza restaurants

by Austin Titus — President, Cannoli Kitchen Pizza

Congratulations — your pizzeria is a hit! Due to its success and customer feedback, you might be thinking of taking it to the next level by scaling up and…

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…

Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Climbs Even Higher and Increases Momentum as Brand Ramps up Development Across the Unite

Leading Pizza Chain’s 45th Anniversary Marked by Impressive Sales and Franchise Growth

Yum Brand promotes Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer

January 16, 2024

Yum Brands has promoted Joe Park to chief digital and technology officer. Park will report to Chris Turner, Yum Brands CFO, when he takes the position March 1…

Dippin' Dots available at Arizona Peter Piper Pizza locations

January 16, 2024

Frozen treat Dippin' Dots is now available at Peter Piper Pizza locations in Arizona, according to a press release.

Mr Gatti's Pizza launches convenience store model

January 16, 2024

Mr Gatti's Pizza has launched a convenience store option for franchisees, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza opens milestone 1200th unit

January 15, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its 1,200th store. The restaurant is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and is owned and operated by Marco's largest franchisee…