Blaze Pizza launches monthly value special

June 2, 2023

Blaze Pizza is introducing a new "What's Hot" monthly value special at participating locations nationwide, according to a press release.

Gordon Food Service expands to Texas

June 2, 2023

Gordon Food Service, a privately held foodservice distributor with operations in the U.S. and Canada, will open six stores in the greater Houston area to serve…

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Cincinnati Mellow Mushroom pairs pizza with Skyline Chili

June 1, 2023

Pizza brand Mellow Mushroom has created a menu item called The Cincy Pizza. It pairs local Cincinnati favorite Skyline Chili with the brand's signature pizza…

California Pizza Kitchen seeks new, returning diners with giveaways

June 1, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen is looking to get first-time customers and those who haven't been to the restaurants in a year back into restaurants. During June, the…

Coffee consumption continuing post pandemic trajectory

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Coffee consumption will continue to improve for the second straight year following the pandemic. Production was hampered in 2021/2022 by meteorological…

Lunch customers spending surpasses pre-pandemic levels

May 31, 2023

Lunch is back in a big way, according to Toast's Restaurant Trends Report, which includes Q1 2023 data from selected cohorts of restaurants on its platform…

Martorano’s Sicilian Slice opens at Rivers Casino Philadelphia

May 31, 2023

Martorano's Sicilian Slice has opened at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. It's owned by Philly native Steve Martorano and his wife, Marsha Daley-Martorano…

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May 30, 2023

When opening a new QSR restaurant, there are a lot of factors that go into it. There's investment, staffing and equipment, just to name a few.

Restaurant deal activity jumps in Q1

May 30, 2023

The number of restaurant consumers using a deal jumped a bit in the first quarter of 2023 with an 8% growth spike compared to a year ago, according to data…

Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

Buddy's Pizza to open 23rd location

May 30, 2023

Michigan mainstay Buddy's Pizza is planning to open its 23rd location, a carryout store in Canton. The brand has 16 full-service restaurants and six carryout…

Pizza Inn sells commemorative glasses for Wounded Warrior Project

May 30, 2023

Pizza Inn has announced a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project to raise funding and awareness for programs to help the country's injured veterans achieve…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria inks deal for Manila, Philippines

May 26, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria has announced the brand's first location in Manila, Philippines. The deal was inked with franchise brand Le Frank Group.

Technology more intuitive, cost efficient than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Technology reigned at the 2023 National Restaurant Association's annual show.

Peter Piper Pizza donates $100K to YMCA of El Paso

May 25, 2023

The El Paso Peter Piper Pizza has donated $100,000 to The YMCA of El Paso Youth Sports, according to an El Paso Matters report.

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Restaurant foot traffic on the rise

May 25, 2023

Foot traffic has increased when it comes to restaurants as consumers are prioritizing dining when it comes to discretionary spending.

Opus lands $6.8M to fund AI-powered training for deskless workers

May 24, 2023

Opus, a training platform for businesses with a deskless workforce, has secured $6.8 million in Series A funding round led by Stage 2 Capital.

Fat Boy's Pizza raises more than $13K for children's hospital

May 24, 2023

Fat Boy's Pizza recently participated in Give NOLA Day in conjunction with Children's Hospital New Orleans. The Metairie, Louisiana-based pizza chain hosted a…