Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

Papa John's signs historic franchise agreement

September 29, 2021

Papa John's has inked its largest domestic franchisee development agreement in the company's history with franchisee operator Sun Holdings, Inc.

ShiftPixy, Quelliv create laser for restaurants to fight COVID

September 28, 2021

ShiftPixy, Inc., a national staffing enterprise that designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive platform, has signed an agreement with Quelliv, Inc.…

Impossible Foods expands to United Arab Emirates

September 28, 2021

Impossible Foods has expanded to the United Arab Emirates, the company's first market in the Middle East. It's flagship product, Impossible Burger is available…

Marco's Pizza signs Tampa area development deal

September 28, 2021

Marco's Pizza has signed a development deal that will bring 15 stores to the Tampa market by the end of 2024.

Ledo Pizza brings back Greek dishes

September 28, 2021

Maryland-based Ledo Pizza is bringing back its popular Greek gyro and athena salad, according to a press release.

Middleby acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment

September 27, 2021

The Middleby Corporation, manufacturers of commercial cooking and industrial processing equipment, along with residential appliances, has acquired Imperial…

California Pizza Kitchen teams with STOMP Out Bullying for fundraiser

September 27, 2021

In honor of World Bullying Prevention Month, California Pizza Kitchen is teaming with STOMP Out Bullying, a national anti-bullying and cyberbullying…

Survey finds restaurants now paying average wage of $13.50 plus tips

September 27, 2021

According to a new survey conducted by One Fair Wage, a national nonprofit organization that advocates on behalf of service workers, more than 1,60…

UK pizza vending machine expands

September 27, 2021

After launching its first pizza vending machine outside a residential building in West Sussex in March, Pizza Rebellion recently launched a second machine…

Report names best cities for vegans, vegetarians

September 27, 2021

A new report from WalletHub has named 2021's Best Cities for vegan and vegetarians. About 15.2 million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian.

Domino's partners with National Fire Protection Association

September 27, 2021

Domino's Pizza and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are joining forces to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the U.S., according to a…

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

Impossible Pork to launch in Hong Kong

September 24, 2021

Impossible Foods has announced the commercial launch of Impossible Pork Made from Plants on Oct. 4 in Hong Kong and in Singapore later this fall, according to…

Future of ghost kitchens not just smarter, it’s tastier

by Buck Jordan

Ghost kitchens allow brands to test innovations without risk. Buck Jordan, founder & CEO of Wavemaker Labs, believes ghost kitchens provide 24/7 opportunities…

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Stoner's Pizza Joint taps William "Judd" Carlisi as vice president of purchasing, franchise sales

September 23, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, has announced the addition of William "Judd" Carlisi as vice president of purchasing and franchise sales…

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…