Cincinnati pizzeria introduces pizza vending machine

April 17, 2023

Mac's Pizza Pub, a pizzeria with five locations in Cincinnati, has introduced a pizza vending machine that offers pizza 24/7. Mac Ryan, company owner, plans to…

Toppers Pizza opens in Bloomington, Indiana

April 17, 2023

Topper Pizza has opened a location in Bloomington, Indiana. The restaurant is located adjacent to the University of Indiana Bloomington, Campus and is the…

Pizza Factory expands Express line with Anaheim store

April 14, 2023

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Anaheim, California. The location is a Pizza Factory Express, according to a press release.

Hunt Brothers Pizza seeks to expand in Western NY

April 14, 2023

Hunt Brothers Pizza has partnered with TBHC Delivers, has announced the brand's availability in Western New York, according to a press release.

Dog Haus, Big Chicken execs talk convenience, consistency, connection

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…

FreedomPay, Qu to unify restaurant ordering, payments

April 13, 2023

FreedomPay, a payments provider, and Qu, an order management platform, are partnering to provide a secure, unified dining experience while supporting merchants…

Restaurant prices outpacing grocery since inflation hit

April 13, 2023

Restaurant prices are increasing faster than grocery costs for the first time since inflation became a bigger consumer issue over the past year.

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 10th Florida location

April 13, 2023

Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened its latest location in Palatka, Florida. The opening marks the brand's tenth in Florida and 31st nationwide…

Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…

PizzaForno opening on NASA campus

April 12, 2023

The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.

BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…

Chuck E Cheese, LankyBox launch dine-in menu for limited-time only

April 12, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese is partnering with LankyBox Kitchen to create a bundle featuring the brand's famous characters, Foxy, Boxy, Rocky, Sticky, Canny, Ghosty, Thicc…

How customer service, tech help restaurants win

April 11, 2023

Customer service is at the heart of every brand. Consumers expect it, and restaurants strive to create the best experience possible for their customers.

Mountain Mike's opens 5th Utah location

April 11, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Heber City, Utah, marking the brand's fifth location in the state. The restaurant is operated by first-time…

Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria sells $2M in frozen goods

April 11, 2023

Katie's Pizza and Pasta Osteria, which has two locations in St. Louis, Missouri, said the brand has experienced "instant success" with its retail frozen pizza…

Chuck E Cheese taps Sean Gleason as CMO

April 10, 2023

CEC Entertainment LLC has announced the appointment of Sean Gleason to the position of chief marketing officer for Chuck E. Cheese and its virtual kitchen…

California Pizza Kitchen expands in airports to help grow global franchise awareness

Airport locations can provide increased sales, brand awareness and streamlined operations. Giorgio Minardi, EVP of global development and franchise operations…

Sarpino's USA creates BBQ Pork Belly pizza

April 7, 2023

Sarpino's USA has launched a BBQ Pork Belly pizza available until May 31 at all locations in Illinois, Florida, Minnesota and Kansas City, according to a press…

Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India

April 7, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…

3 tips for getting the most out of loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 7, 2023

Loyalty programs are more intuitive than ever, and the stakes are high for customer data. Here are three tips to get the most out of your loyalty programs from…