Pizzeria Uno experiences first net growth in restaurant units in 15 years

October 31, 2023

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., parent company of Uno Pizzeria & Grill, posted its first net positive restaurant growth for the first time in 15 years…

Mister O1 to open in Flower Mound, Texas, next spring

October 31, 2023

Mister O1 will open its fourth Texas location in Flower Mound, Texas next spring, according to a press release.

Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 31, 2023

A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys…

Webinar: How location intelligence trends shape fast casual, dining sectors

October 31, 2023

In a bid to unlock the secrets behind the booming fast casual and wider dining industry, a free webinar, "Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook," will…

The Evolution Of Receipt Printing: From Scrolls To Screens

From handwritten notes to digital screens, the history of receipt printing mirrors the evolution of commerce itself, reflecting the changing dynamics of trade…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani inks deal for 6 more California locations

October 30, 2023

Franchise group Batta Group Inc. has signed a deal to open six Slice House by Tony Gemignani California units, three in San Bernadino County and three in…

Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…

Will the joint-employer ruling destroy restaurant franchising?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

"The rule upends employment policy, adopting a far-fetched definition of 'employer' based on 'indirect or potential influence' of an employee and then fails to…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen to open unit in Mesa, Arizona

October 27, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has inked a franchise deal with first-time franchisees Keven Barth and Phuong Thai to open a location in Mesa…

Jimmy John's franchisee inks deal for 7 Toppers Pizza units

October 27, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has inked a seven-unit deal with new franchisee Corbett Harris, a resident of Greenville, North Carolina, for the Greenville…

Red's Savoy Pizza to open in Fargo, North Dakota

October 27, 2023

Minnesota-based Red's Savoy Pizza will open its 20th location on Oct. 28. The unit is in Fargo, North Dakota, according to a press release.

SoundHound AI survey finds nearly 8 in 10 diners believe AI assistants will take over most food ordering within years

October 26, 2023

Nearly 80% of diners believe AI assistants will take over food ordering duties in the next few years, according to a press release and report by AI firm…

Pizza Nova to support Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Halloween

October 26, 2023

Canadian-based pizza chain Pizza Nova is partnering with CHIN Radio/TV International to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Halloween in honor…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 1st unit in Ventura County, California

October 26, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Oxnard, California, with Boby Singh at the helm. Singh owns four other Mountain Mike's locations, according to a…

Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness…

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FAT Brands opens co-branded Fatburger, Round Table Pizza location

October 25, 2023

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first-ever co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza location in Dallas. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is the first of four…

Domino's to give away $1M in pizza to customers with student loan payments

October 25, 2023

As part of its Emergency Pizza promotion, Michigan-based Domino's Pizza is handing out free pizza to those with student loan payments, according to a press…

Cousins continue family legacy with Artichoke Basille’s Pizza success story

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is a New York City mainstay with 16 units. The brand has begun to franchise, and a store might be coming to your community soon.

Willow Street Pizza hires executive chef, partner

October 25, 2023

California-based Willow Street Pizza has announced the appointment of Executive Chef and Partner Hisham Abdelfattah, who brings more than 18 years of…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Growing Throughout California With First Ventura County Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Now Open in Oxnard