Yum Brands partners with Nvidia for AI technology

March 25, 2025

Yum Brands has partnered with Nvidia to accelerate the development of AI technologies for its restaurants around the globe. Yum Brands, which in total has more…

Peter Piper Pizza pairs with Mike's Hot Honey for LTO

March 24, 2025

Peter Piper Pizza has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey to release its latest menu item, the Mike's Hot Honey Cup & Char Pizza. The pizza features Mike's Hot…

Swig, HTeaO, Everbowl, Vicious Biscuit leaders share tips for building a tech roadmap

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Mapping out a tech roadmap was a panel topic at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was sponsored by Crisp.

Lou Malnati's partners with Chicago Fire FC

March 21, 2025

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has partnered with Chicago Fire FC soccer team. The Chicago pizza brand will offer various activations and game-day deals various…

&pizza launches franchising

March 20, 2025

&pizza has begun franchising, according to a press release.

Riko's Pizza moves to full-service location in Connecticut

March 20, 2025

Riko's Pizza in Norwalk, Connecticut, has moved from its carryout only legacy location to a larger, full-service space. This full-service model will be central…

Marco's Pizza rolls out franchise development incentive program with no initial royalties

March 20, 2025

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has launched its Franchise Development Royalty Incentive Program with early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0%, according…

Wholly Stromboli brings New York, Detroit-style pizzas to small-town Colorado

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wholly Stromboli stands out with its pizzas and stromboli in Ft. Lupton, Colorado.

How to master the art of guest recovery

March 19, 2025

Every dropped plate, every lukewarm dish, every forgotten reservation — it stings. You pour your heart into your restaurant, and when things go wrong, it feels…

Nozzleman Pizza opens 1st Walmart location, expanding to 6 states

March 19, 2025

Reno, Nevada-based Nozzleman Pizza has opened its first location inside a Walmart center in Carson City, Nevada under the helm of Jesse Corletto and business…

Pizza Factory expands California presence with Jackson restaurant

March 18, 2025

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Jackson, California, according to a press release.

Pizza Nova unveils Two Can Dine for $8.99

March 18, 2025

Pizza Nova is entering the value game with an LTO. Customers can purchase two slices of the brand's signature pizza for $8.99 at participating locations…

How 2 broke bartenders created thriving restaurant business

On the latest episode of the Founderology podcast, we sat down at the newest Tap Room location in Ronkonkoma, New York, to discuss the journey — the wins, the…

Ovation, Paytronix team for post-transaction feedback, hospitality data insights

March 17, 2025

Guest engagement platform Paytronix has teamed up with guest experience platform Ovation to provide brands with deeper analysis and insights from customer…

Tievoli Pizza Bar intros Detroit-style pizza

March 14, 2025

Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine, Illinois, has added Detroit-style pizza to its menu, according to a press release.

Rotolo's Craft & Crust continues Texas expansion

March 13, 2025

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Carrollton, Texas, according to the press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 2nd Washington location

March 13, 2025

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Mount Vernon, Washington. It is owned and operated by multi-brand operators Gurjot and Yashraj…

Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…

Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…

Mountain Mike's Pizza promotes Steven Adyani to chief operations officer

March 12, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has promoted its vice president of operations, Steven Adyani, to the role of chief operations officer, according to a press release.