Grimaldi's partners with No Kid Hungry for 14th year

September 5, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is partnering with No Kid Hungry for its 14th annual social responsibility campaign. The pizza brand has raised more than $1.3 million for…

How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Restaurants lose 2-4% in food costs from small issues like recipe deviations and billing errors across locations. The solution is real-time recipe costing…

Modern equipment eases today's work in the pizzeria

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

An equipment show at a Cincinnati, Ohio, showroom, Professional Reps showcased several pieces to aid the modern pizzeria worker.

Marco's Pizza inks 3-unit deal for Maryland

September 4, 2025

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit franchise deal for Germantown, Maryland and the surrounding area. Behind the multi-unit deal are cousins Sri Masabathula…

Football player Cooper DeJean helps Casey's launch 'Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs'

September 4, 2025

Noon kickoffs are taking over with more than 35 games scheduled in the first three weeks of the pro football season. With tailgates now starting at 8 a.m. or…

Domino's Pizza intros 2 flavors of Bread Bites

September 3, 2025

Domino's Pizza is launching two Bread Bite flavors: Cinnamon and Garlic, according to a press release.

Toppers Pizza launches catering menu

September 2, 2025

Toppers Pizza is debuting its catering menu nationwide. The brand is able to cater any event with just 90 minutes' notice, according to a press release.

Mellow Mushroom selects Bikky as customer data platform

September 2, 2025

Mellow Mushroom has partnered with Bikky, a customer data platform built for multi-unit restaurants, to better understand their guests, personalize marketing…

Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. He…

The Hidden Gold Mine in Your Restaurant Kitchen: Why Back-of-House Technology Is the New Competitive Advantage

Discover why real growth for multi-unit restaurants lies not in flashy front-of-house trends, but in back-of-house tech. AI-powered ops, real-time inventory…

Tutta Bella names Cate Hardy as CEO

August 29, 2025

Cate Hardy has been named CEO of Seattle-based Tutta Bella. Hardy, a seasoned food and beverage executive with a record of growth and innovation, joins the…

How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

Rotolo's Craft & Crust continues expansion with 6 locations under construction

August 28, 2025

Rotolo's Craft & Crust has six locations under construction. The new locations will open in: Breckenridge, Colorado; Mansfield, Texas; Willow Park, Texas…

Deep dishing on CX: how ordering ahead helps the customer experience

by Stacy McGranor — Chief Experience Officer, Blueprints & Playbooks

Businesses can delight customers and boost their bottom line by inviting customers to take small, mutually beneficial actions that turn a potential point of…

Gong cha, Crust Pizza leaders talk franchising in today's modern restaurant world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will look at franchising dos and don'ts as well as the latest trends and innovations in franchising.

VIA 313 using AI to manage phone ordering

August 27, 2025

VIA 313, a Detroit-style fast casual concept, has partnered with Kea, a conversational AI company for restaurants, to manage phone orders across its more than…

Pizza Inn brings Dr Pepper's Fansville to life with store takeover, sweepstakes

August 27, 2025

Pizza Inn is partnering with Dr Pepper to unlock football's hotspot Dr Pepper's Fansville. For the first time since the campaign launched in 2018, the…

Domino's brings back 'Best Deal Ever'

August 26, 2025

Domino's has bought back its "Best Deal Ever" promotion. For a limited time, customers can order any pizza with any toppings for $9.99 each, according to a…

Mooyah VP of operations talks quality of food, consistency and those milkshakes

Beth Stockmoe, VP of operations for Mooyah, discusses the brand's food and operations in our latest Restaurant Operator Podcast.

Loman AI raises $3.5M to transform restaurant operations via voice AI

August 26, 2025

Loman AI, a Voice AI platform for the restaurant industry, has raised $3.5 million led by Next Coast Ventures with participation from TenOneTen Ventures and…