Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

What QSRs need to know about ultrafast electric vehicle charging

by Arcady Sosinov

Three chief benefits QSRs should be aware of if they decide to adopt electric vehicle charging are: ease and cost of deployment; revenue opportunities and…

Domino's Pizza teams with St. Jude's for fundraiser

October 18, 2021

Domino's Pizza is participating in the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving fundraising campaign now through Jan. 2, 2022.

How Emmy Squared made its mark on Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Emily Hyland just opened the 14th Emmy Squared, a Detroit-style pizzeria with a menu as diverse as its clientele. The company has grown down the East Coast but…

McDonald's exec to talk about diversity, inclusion at 1-day QSR event

Ariane Panter, senior director of global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and corporate function support at McDonald’s, will discuss diversity…

Little Caesars to cast commercial from TikTok

October 18, 2021

Little Caesars will cast an entire commercial from TikTok. The brand is inviting fans to participate in a TikTok casting call to #BeLikeTheBatman, according to…

Domino's same-store sales decline

October 18, 2021

Domino's Pizza lost momentum in the three months through Sept. 2021, with a U.S. same-store sales decline of 1.9%, the first U.S. same-store sales decline in…

Papa John's to debut LTO bacon items

October 18, 2021

Papa John's is offering three new bacon-based items, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's launches Operator to Owner Program

October 18, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is creating a pipeline for career opportunities by providing longtime management with a path to entrepreneurship, according…

How to focus on lower-calorie without sacrificing taste, quality

by Christopher Hansen

Driven by cost and calories, many restaurants are looking for healthier and more nutritious options to entice repeat business. Christopher Hansen, assistant…

Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…

Papa John's promotes Max Wetzel to EVP, chief commercial officer

October 15, 2021

Papa John's has announced the promotion of Max Wetzel to EVP, chief commercial officer. Wetzel joined Papa John's in November 2019 as its chief commercial and…

Qu launches Commerce Cloud for restaurant chains

October 14, 2021

Qu, a modern restaurant tech company fueling the commerce revolution for restaurant chains, is launching Commerce Cloud for restaurants, according to a press…

How technology helps brands save money, drive efficiency

October 14, 2021

Restaurant brands often don't understand how IT can help them improve their bottom line.

Basil Street teams with Prepango to place pizza kiosks in airports

October 14, 2021

Basil Street, a maker of automated pizza machines, has teamed with Prepango, a company specializing in securing contracts for automated retail, food and…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Napa, California

October 14, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Napa, California location. The restaurant is owned by Chandi Hospitality Group, a franchisee and area developer for…

Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

Marco's Pizza taps John King as operations SVP

October 13, 2021

Marco's Pizza has hired John King as senior VP of operations.

Pizza Hut partners with angry TikToker for promotion

October 12, 2021

Pizza Hut has announced the first-ever #ForYouPizza Challenge, a TikTok challenge encouraging pizza lovers to share their personalized $10 Tastemaker pizza…

How Simo brings traditional Neapolitan pizza to NYC

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Simo Pizza just opened its second location, this time in NYC's Greenwich Village. From the pizzaiolo behind the Rossopomodoro concept, Simo is a…