What Is Artificial Intelligence, And How Does It Impact Your Point-Of-Sale?

AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. Incorporating AI POS…

Blaze Pizza's growth accelerated by openings, franchise agreements in 2022

January 25, 2023

Blaze Pizza opened 13 restaurants and signed seven multi-unit development agreements in 2022. The development agreements over the past 12 months will add 2…

Middleby acquires Flavor Burst

January 24, 2023

The Middleby Corp. has acquired Flavor Burst, a technology used in a variety-flavored beverage and soft serve products, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

Robotics maker intros autonomous pizza machine with pickup locker

January 24, 2023

Nala Robotics, an Arlington Heights, Illinois based AI technology company, Ovention, Inc., an oven manufacturer and Hatco Corp., a foodservice equipment…

Parlour Pizza to open 5th pizzeria

January 24, 2023

Parlous Pizza will open its fifth location in a Louisville, Kentucky suburb, in a spot formerly occupied by another pizzeria. Parlour Pizza is expected to open…

LaRosa's Family Pizzeria opens in Louisville, Kentucky

January 24, 2023

LaRosa's Family Pizzeria has opened a restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, according to a press release.

Boston's Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar holds fundraising events

January 23, 2023

Dallas-based Boston's Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar has launched its annual Boston Cares fundraising campaign in support of organizations in the cities where…

Hunt Brothers Pizza brings back Buffalo Chicken Pizza LTO

January 23, 2023

Hunt Brothers Pizza's Buffalo Chicken Pizza is back for a limited time.

Mister O1 proves pizza can be extraordinary

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is helmed by Renato Viola, a pizza chef who hails from Southern Italy. Viola believes in doing one thing really well, and for him…

How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Deliverect integrates with Toast

January 20, 2023

Deliverect, which manages digital orders for restaurants, has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem to allow its clients restaurants to manage online orders from…

How Another Broken Egg Cafe Dominates the Breakfast and Brunch Category

Join Another Broken Egg Cafe President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Macaluso and Revel Chief Strategy Officer Chris Lybeer for a webinar focused on how…

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Grimaldi's inks deal for Iowa, hires franchise director

January 20, 2023

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has awarded a multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa with Doughtime Pizza Company LLC, according to a press…

Blondie's Pizza opens in San Francisco-area mall

January 20, 2023

California-based Blondie's Pizza has opened a location in the Westfield Oakridge Mall in San Jose, California, according to a San Francisco Gate report.

Pizza Hut breaks Guinness Book world record

January 20, 2023

To celebrate the return of its Big New Yorker pizza, Pizza Hut has broken the Guinness Book of World Records' world's biggest pizza at the Las Angeles…

Yum Brands hit with ransomware attack

January 20, 2023

Yum Brands confirmed a data breach earlier this week in a company statement. According to a TechCrunch report, the ransomware attack resulted in stolen company…

MOD Pizza's latest offerings all about the 'shroom

January 19, 2023

MOD Pizza has released new offerings for its winter menu, according to a press release.

Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

Pizzeria Uno opens five units in 2022, launches hotel conversion program

January 18, 2023

Pizzeria Uno opened five locations in 2022 with more in the pipeline for 2023, according to a press release.