Crust Pizza Co expands in Houston suburb

January 17, 2025

Texas-based Crust Pizza Co. has expanded into the Houston neighborhood of Summerwood. Sashin and Ashwini Shah are spearheading the brand's expansion in Texas…

Prince Street Pizza opens in Chicago

January 17, 2025

Prince Street Pizza has opened its first Chicago location, also marking the brand's first foray into the Midwest, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza gambles on Las Vegas

January 17, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened the brand's first location in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas. It's the brand's 300th unit systemwide, according to a…

Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Todd, Launch Entertainment

Jeff Todd, chief development officer for Launch Entertainment, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at…

Pizza Hut teams with Eli Manning, Hidden Valley Ranch on signature pizza

January 16, 2025

To celebrate Hidden Valley Ranch's new Easy Squeeze bottle, the brand has teamed up with Pizza Hut and football legend Eli Manning to create a one-of-a-kind…

PizzaForno teams up with Invig for c-store expansion

January 15, 2025

Invig Consulting, a company that specializes in helping convenience stores adopt new technologies, has initiated a partnership with PizzaForno, a North…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria introduces redesigned mobile app

January 15, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has launched a newly redesigned mobile app. The app immerses guests in the Grimaldi's experience with enhanced imagery of menu items and…

Toppers Pizza adds plant-based options to pizza menu

January 15, 2025

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has added plant-based options to its menu, according to a press release.

Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system…

Joining Forces: Bringing plant-based innovation to restaurant menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group and the Plant Based Food Association are partnering to help restaurant operators stay up-to-date with consumer demand for crave-worthy…

Mountain Mike's expands Houston-area presence with opening

January 14, 2025

Mountain Mike's has opened a location in Fulshear, Texas, under the helm of franchisees Ajay Gorde and Karina Rodriguez. The husband-and-wife duo plan to…

Using customer data to boost loyalty

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the upcoming Restaurant & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 11 to 13 will examine how restaurants can leverage data to…

Round Table Pizza to provide free pizza to wildfire first responders in LA

January 13, 2025

California-based Round Table Pizza, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is offering free pizza to first responders fighting the Los Angeles wildfires. Now through Jan.

Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark

January 13, 2025

Papa Johns has opened its 6,000th restaurant, according to a press release.

Pizza Factory opens location in Paradise

January 10, 2025

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Paradise, California, according to a press release.

Imo’s Launches CrunchImos

January 10, 2025

Imo's Pizza has debuted CrunchImos, a hand-held creation that comes in three flavors, according to a press release.

California Pizza Kitchen, Man vs Fries debut virtual dining, secret menu

January 10, 2025

Virtual Dining Concepts has created a partnership between its virtual restaurant, Man vs Fries, and California Pizza Kitchen debuting in 118 restaurant…

Restaurant, tech experts share AI, automation, dining experience predictions for 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tech and restaurant pros share predictions for what's to come in AI, dining experiences and automation technology in 2025.

Speaker Spotlight: David "Rev" Ciancio, Salad House and more

Rev Ciancio, marketing and chief eating officer for Salad House, Crazy Pita, Handcraft Burgers & Brew and Branded Strategic, shares a look at his career, his…

Little Caesars arrives at Pearl Harbor base

January 9, 2025

Little Caesars has opened a location at Pearl Harbor in partnership with the the Navy Exchange Service Command. The unit is located in one of the busiest Navy…