Restaurants face margin contraction, slower M&A in Q1 2022

November 10, 2021

With rising commodity prices, workforce shortages, and the need for higher expenditures to attract labor in a competitive market, the restaurant industry will…

Fast casual leaders share inspirational insight, labor shortage strategy

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

Four fast casual leaders offered up insight on overcoming challenges, from dealing with COVID shutdowns to the ongoing labor shortage, at the Fast Casual…

NRA expects health, sustainability on menus in 2022

November 10, 2021

Restaurant customers can expect to see health taking center stage on menus and sustainability continue to be a priority in 2022.

Little Caesars honors vets with meal combo on Veterans Day

November 9, 2021

As part of a long-standing tradition of giving back and honoring U.S. military men and women, Little Caesars is offering all United States Armed Forces…

PizzaForno adds pickle pizza to lineup

November 9, 2021

PizzaForno, one of North America's only 24/7 automated pizzerias, has added a pickle pizza avaiable through the end of November.

Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…

Thanx releases Loyalty 3.0 platform features

November 9, 2021

Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform for brick-and-mortar retailers, is launching several capabilities ahead of its upcoming Loyalty 3.0 reveal in…

Mici Handcrafted Italian signs 1st franchise deal, hires chief growth officer

November 9, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast casual concept based in Denver, Colorado, has signed its first franchise deal for 30 units in Phoenix, Arizona.

REEF acquires Dubai-based virtual kitchen company

November 8, 2021

REEF, an operator of delivery kitchens, logistics and proximity hubs in North America, has acquired Dubai-based iKcon Restaurant LLC, marking Reef's first…

Pizza Factory to open in Clovis, California

November 8, 2021

Pizza Factory is continuing its expansion in its home state of California with a location in Clovis. The store will be owned by Pavenijt and Sukhbir Dhillon…

Ledo Pizza partners with University of Maryland wide receiver

November 8, 2021

Ledo Pizza is partnering with University of Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. to use his name, image and likeness in its first-ever NCAA sponsorship.

California Pizza Kitchen celebrates Veterans Day

November 5, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen will offer a free entrée and beverage to veterans when they dine in and show proof of service on Veterans Day, November 11.

MOD Pizza's 1st national campaign targets inclusivity

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 5, 2021

MOD Pizza launched its first national ad campaign, but rather than focus solely on the food, the company focused on inclusivity. Like pizza, individuality…

Dine-in traffic remains headwind for U.S. restaurant industry recovery

November 5, 2021

The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover from last year's steep declines, although not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.

MOD Pizza taps Dayna Eberhardt as chief people officer

November 5, 2021

MOD Pizza has appointed Dayna Eberhardt as chief people officer effective immediately.

Bonci Pizza opens in Miami

November 5, 2021

Chef Gabriele Bonci and his team have opened Bonci Pizza in Miami's Wynwood district. The location is his second and is located at 232 NW 24th St., according…

Qu announces partnership with QTiQ

November 5, 2021

DTiQ, a cloud-based software for restaurant operations management, is partnering and integrating with Qu, a unified commerce platform.

Cicis Pizza brings back fan favorite

November 5, 2021

Cicis Pizza is bring back fan favorite Deep Dish pizza, available for pick-up, delivery, or on the buffet at Cicis locations nationwide.

80% of industry professionals lack practical business knowledge

November 4, 2021

Nearly 80% of restaurateurs acknowledge they lack practical business knowledge.

Papa John's marks 9 consecutive quarters of global growth

November 4, 2021

Papa John's total company revenues increased 8.4%, to $512.8 million, in Q3, and comparable sales were up 6.9% in North American and 8.3% internationally…