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$12K of appreciation for 89-year-old Papa John's deliveryman
September 28, 2020
An 89-year-old Papa John's delivery driver's story is giving a pandemic-weary world some much needed hope for a better future after customers on his route…
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Pizza Month approaches ... let the deals begin
September 28, 2020
On the cusp of National Pizza month that starts Oct. 1, brands are gearing up with deals and LTOs designed to carry fans through to Halloween, beginning with…
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Recycle that pizza box? Domino's will show you the way
September 28, 2020
Domino's — which said it is the planet's biggest pizza company — is hoping to prod customers to recycle some of their pizza boxes by launching a zip code…
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Investors continue doting on Domino's
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
While the trade floor devotion to Domino's continues unabated, dairy farmers might be developing soft spots for pizza restaurateurs, whose business is keeping…
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Restaurant Association chair to Congress: 'Act now to help operators'
September 25, 2020
Melvin Rodrigue, National Restaurant Association board chair and president of Galatoire's Restaurants in New Orleans, is urging Congress to take action to help…
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Hungry Howies, Smokin' Oak, Zalat add locations
September 25, 2020
The state of pizza looks pretty healthy if adding stores serves as a sign, with Hungry Howie's, Smokin' Oak and Zalat Pizza each announcing new locations this…
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1,000 Pizza Hut locations could become competitors' stores
September 25, 2020
In the continuing saga of the bankruptcy proceedings of the nation's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, NPC International Inc., comes word that the company's more…
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Trend-Toppers Edition: Starring Starbird, 'star' plants
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In the annals for hot food trends, chicken and plant-based menu items are definitely having their "moments." For proof, look no further than chicken-centric…
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Pizzeria Uno expands Harry & David offerings
September 24, 2020
Pizzeria Uno is adding a line of new deep-dish pies through gourmet food-gifting retailer, Harry & David, a news release said.
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Mod, &pizza push the vote
September 24, 2020
At least two pizza brands are helping to raise awareness about voter registration. At Washington, D.C.-based &pizza, all 27 locations of the chain will…
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Arizona pizza chain launches children's hospital campaign
September 24, 2020
We are right on the precipice of National Pizza Month, starting Oct. 1, which Arizona-based Fired Pie is using as the launching pad for its Round Up campaign…
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Blaze Pizza to add 2 Idaho units
September 24, 2020
Blaze Pizza said franchisees, Denny, Drew and Chase Wagstaff have taken over existing locations of the brand in Meridian, Eagle and Nampa, Idaho and plan to…
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'Dog Days' of August = better days for restaurants
September 23, 2020
Despite on-premise dining restrictions in slightly less than a quarter of restaurants in August, the rate of traffic and dollar declines eased slightly…
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September 23, 2020
California Pizza Kitchen has opened in Manila, Philippines, as well as Daegu, South Korea. Those combined with a previous opening in Salt Lake City, Utah, mark…
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The high opportunities in high-unemployment areas for expanding pizza brands
by Lydia Fayal — Head of Grwoth, Workstream
Although it seems like the pandemic will go on forever, the virus and its many restaurant challenges will eventually be a thing of the past. Is your expanding…
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SpotOn Transact secures $60M in funding
September 23, 2020
SpotOn Transact, Inc. a software and payments company, has secured $60 million in Series C funding. The round was led by DST Gobal, an investment firm, with…
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Donatos will add 5 more Nashville stores
September 23, 2020
Donatos Pizza will add five restaurants in the Nashville, Tennessee area, in addition to the two stores the brand already owns there in Midtown and…
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ICX Association names Elevate Award winners
September 22, 2020
The Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during a livestream earlier today.
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GoTab gets $6 million in latest funding round
September 22, 2020
GoTab Inc, a mobile POS and contactless ordering and payment platform, secured a $6 million investment to support new partnerships, integrations and launch…
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Ordrslip, Postmates team up to offer delivery services
September 22, 2020
Ordrslip, a SaaS provider, is partnering with Postmates to give restaurants another way to offer delivery. The duo allows brands to create custom-looking white…
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