Two Cities Pizza Company has America's best bathroom

September 23, 2021

Two Cities Pizza in Mason, Ohio, has won the 2021 America's Best Restroom contest by Cintas Corp. As this year's winner, Two Cities Pizza will get to properly…

Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success

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

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

Pizza Hut seeks to hire 40,000 permanent employees

September 22, 2021

Pizza Hut is hiring 40,000 new permanent team members across the country by the end of 2021. Positions are available at both the corporate and franchise level…

Rave Restaurant sales, earnings stay on growth path

September 21, 2021

Rave Restaurant Group posted its fifth consecutive quarter of positive sales and earnings for Q4 ended June 27, 2021, according to a earnings report.

U.S. restaurants continue gradual recovery, dine-in still down

September 21, 2021

Despite inclement weather and the delta variant spread, consumer online and physical restaurant visits continue to recover from last year's steep declines.

Retailers challenged by ‘ghosting’ employees

September 21, 2021

The advent and continuation of the coronavirus has made hiring and retaining employees a tough challenge for all businesses big and small, and now a new trend…

Pizza Factory inks Texas deal

September 21, 2021

Pizza Factory has announced an agreement for the Gilmer/Longview area in Texas with Ken and Kelly Wells, according to a press release.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream signs master franchise agreement for Middle East, North Africa

September 21, 2021

Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has signed a master franchise agreement with with H.J. Happy Joe's for Restaurants L.L.C. to grow the brand in the…

Mad Mushroom finds success beyond college campuses

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mad Mushroom is a fixture on college campuses in Kentucky and Indiana. Now entering the franchise phase, the five-unit company has expanded outside university…

Global food service industry to reach $4.1T by 2026

September 20, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for food service industry, which was $3.5 trillion in 2020, is hit $4.1 trillion by 2026, according to a Global…

Need to renegotiate your lease? Expert weighs in

The restaurant industry continues to face significant challenges as states and regions continue with restrictions to address the coronavirus pandemic. In…

Marco's Pizza promo celebrates National Pepperoni Pizza Day

September 20, 2021

Starting today through October, Marco's Pizza will offer 20% off menu-price pizzas and pizza bowls with its Old World Pepperoni when ordering online or through…

Romeo's Pizza opens in Poland, Ohio

September 20, 2021

Romeo's Pizza has opened in Poland, Ohio. The location is owned by Patrick Howlett and the Howlett Restaurant Group, according to a press release.

Chuck E. Cheese launches Boo-tactular celebration

September 20, 2021

Chuck E. Cheese is launching its second annual Boo-tacular celebration today, according to a press release.

Peerless upgrades outdoor digital menu boards

September 20, 2021

Peerless-AV, a designer and manufacturer of AV solutions and accessories, has launched an upgrade of its outdoor digital menu boards, designed to support…

Romeo’s Pizza announces Colorado location

September 17, 2021

Romeo's Pizza has announced its first Colorado location. The unit opened in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is owned by Dan O'Neil, according to a press release.

How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…

Cicis launches ultimate giant pepperoni pizza

September 17, 2021

In celebration of National Pepperoni Pizza Day, which is Sept. 20, Cicis is launching an ultimate giant pepperoni pizza, according to a press release.

On top of change? Don’t miss ‘New Self-Service Technologies for a Changing World’

September 17, 2021

Self-service technologies continue to advance at a fast pace, creating more ways for brands, retailers and service providers to better engage with customers.

Russo's New York Pizzeria enters California

September 17, 2021

Russo's New York Pizzeria is set to open its first Fresno, California location later this year. The restaurant will feature the brand's updated casual dining…