Marco's launches pizza versions of 2 Northeast US flavor favorites

July 27, 2021

Marco's Pizza is launching a pair of LTOs that pay tribute to some of the great handheld dishes of the Northeastern U.S. in its The Philly and The Buffalo…

Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer relays ways to ignite your dine-in 'atmosphere'

In this free webinar, Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer gives restaurateurs the scoop on how what you're playing on your in-store TV monitors affects your bottom line.

Hunt Brothers Pizza brings back Chicken Bacon Ranch pie

July 26, 2021

In its seventh time back, Hunt Brothers chicken bacon ranch pies are again available as LTOs starting today at its convenience chain-based stores, a news…

The 'Domino's effect': Company's stock price surge sets off 'chain' reaction

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Domino's better-than-expected earnings report last Thursday morning set off a wave of optimism among investor in its competitors too.

Leaders of Spinato's Pizza, King's Pizza Pronto reveal online ordering tips

July 23, 2021

Online ordering has been crucial to the success of Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, based in Arizona, as well as West Virginia start-up King's Pizza…

Domino's CEO: Worker shortfall adding 'minute or 2' to delivery times

July 23, 2021

Domino's CEO Rich Allison Thursday said aloud what most of us already know by now if we order anything delivered — wait times are increasing. Allison said on…

Donatos seeks to widen Tennessee footprint

July 23, 2021

Ohio-based, Donatos Pizza, is hoping to increase its numbers in the Volunteer State of Tennessee, especially around Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and…

Fat Brands closes biggest restaurant franchisor deal this year

July 23, 2021

Fat Brands Inc. has closed a franchisor deal by acquiring Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital, a news…

Summit attendees, sponsors working together to help Atlanta's homeless

Over 300 attendees will spend an hour filling 1,500 bags with essential items for the homeless during the Community Give Back Party at the Restaurant…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Intwine

Intwine Connect enables management teams to further stabilize revenue and profit margins by optimizing incoming orders, reducing inventory loss, and…

General Assembly Pizza signs retail deal, expands presence to 80 locations

July 22, 2021

Toronto-based General Assembly Pizza has signed a deal with Fortinos Supermarket which expand the recently launched brand's availability to 80 locations. The…

Domino's Q2 earnings leave analysts expectations in the dust

July 22, 2021

Strong international and U.S. sales growth propelled Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Domino's Pizza into Q2 earnings results of $3.12 per share, exceeding…

Toppers commits to plant-based eating in a big way

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Chicken and cheese are often considered two of the toughest animal-derived products to replicate the flavor and texture of in plant-based items. But Toppers…

How Penn Station keeps customers safe on, off-premise

July 21, 2021

As more Americans get vaccinated and dine-in restrictions lessen, restaurants are preparing for traffic increases.

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Chatmeter

Chatmeter's software is the franchise solution for maintaining brand consistency at every location. From listing management to review monitoring, Chatmeter's…

Virtual restaurant network expands brand portfolio

July 21, 2021

Two Mediterranean menus, TZKI and Tza Tza Pitzas, will be the latest brands available via virtual restaurant service Nextbite come late August.

Beyond Meat pledges $15 discount on Chicken Tenders Day

July 21, 2021

Pizza brands, Toppers and Romeo's, are just two restaurant brands that will be offering Beyond Meat's Beyond chicken tenders July 27, known by those who keep…

Cicis does apps of the edible kind

July 21, 2021

Texas-based Cicis is delivering a little South-of-the-border spice to its customers in bite-sized appetizers, called Poppers, available for pick-up or delivery…

Savory Restaurant Fund leader talks creating loyal customers, raving fans

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

Alonso Castañeda, VP of brand development and strategy for the Savory Restaurant Fund, shared how the portfolio of brands is harnessing social listening and…

Fantasma Kitchens opening 3 fast casual brands

July 20, 2021

Fantasma Kitchens, a ghost kitchen concept created by chef and restaurateur, Lanny Lancarte, will open in September on the north side of Fort Worth, Texas.