Limited-services brands help GiftAMeal donate 1M meals

November 14, 2022

GiftAMeal, a St. Louis-based startup founded by Andrew Glantz that provides meals and groceries to local communities in need, has donated its 1 millionth meal…

Deals not proving to be a big draw for restaurant patrons

November 14, 2022

Restaurant customers are more focused on food quality, friendly service, taste and affordability rather than deals a restaurant may be offering.

ParTech launches subscription feature for restaurants, convenience stores

November 14, 2022

ParTech Inc. is offering restaurants and convenience stores a subscription solution for launching and managing subscription programs as part of its Punchh…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings signs first franchisee

November 14, 2022

BurgerFi International has launched its franchising of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The brand has entered into a multi-unit development agreement…

Tony Boloney's teams up with American Pecan Promotion Board for Pecan Pizza Pie

November 14, 2022

Tony Boloney's and the American Pecan Promotion Board have teamed up to create a Pecan Pizza Pie, according to a press release.

Restaurant execs discuss labor issues still plaguing industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four restaurant executives discussed labor issues plaguing the industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pizza Marketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…

How to maintain your online reputation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Can those dreaded one-star reviews be reversed? Experts say yes if handled correctly.

US Foods lifts Q3 2022 sales, earnings, boosted by inflation

November 11, 2022

US Foods lifted its Q3 2022 sales and earnings, boosted by food cost inflation, according to an earnings release. Highlights include:

Your Pie taps David Goldberg as VP of real estate

November 10, 2022

Fast-casual concept Your Pie has hired David Goldberg as vice president of real estate. In his role, Goldberg will drive the real estate acquisition process…

Artichoke Basille's Pizza expands Arizona footprint

November 10, 2022

New York City-based Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its third Arizona location on Nov. 19 with a unit in Phoenix, according to a press release.

Mici Italian brings back lasagna for holiday dinners

November 10, 2022

Denver, Colorado-based Mici Italian is bringing back its fully-assembled lasagnas in time for the holidays, according to a press release.

Donatos expands Ohio footprint

November 10, 2022

Donatos opened a location in Strongsville, Ohio this week. It's owned and operated by franchise partner Lane Avenue LLC, and will be Avenue's sixth Donatos…

Military veterans open Little Caesars in Oklahoma City

November 10, 2022

Little Caesars has opened a location in Oklahoma City. The restaurant is owned and operated by military veterans and longtime friends Matthew Bulthuis and Ken…

Leadership shake-ups coming at Wingstop, Blaze Pizza?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 10, 2022

Wingstop Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue and Technology Officer Stacy Peterson is stepping down to become the CEO of a "private equity-sponsored…

Pizza Inn deploying Revel tech to modernize operations

November 9, 2022

Pizza Inn, a brand under the portfolio of the Rave Restaurant Group, is deploying Revel Systems' Revel Delivery XT to modernize operations.

Pizza Factory to expand California footprint

November 8, 2022

Among the SKYS Ventures group are experienced software engineers and financial professionals. The Rocklin location will be their first, but the franchisees…

Hunt Brothers Pizza introduces LTO Cheeseburger Pizza

November 8, 2022

Hunt Brothers Pizza has added a pizza to its LTO lineup. The Cheeseburger Pizza is available while supplies last, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's brings back fan favorite for LTO

November 8, 2022

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has announced the return of its Hog Heaven Pizza through Dec. 25, according to a press release.

Blaze Pizza celebrates 10th birthday with pizza giveaway

November 8, 2022

Blaze Pizza is celebrating its 10th birthday with a giveaway of more than 16,000 free pizzas nationwide, according to a press release.