Veterans Day Monday has brands primed to show support

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

Veterans Day is Monday and brands nationally are rolling out the red carpet for all those who serve and have served.

10-year outlook: commercial foodservice poised for growth as away-from-home dining expands

November 5, 2019

The commercial foodservice industry will continue to expand as Americans eat more meals away from home, but operators face a host of challenges from a more…

Paytronix launches feedback tool for online orders

November 5, 2019

Keeping delivery customers happy is quite a challenge, which is why Paytronix Systems Inc. has launched FEEDback, a module to help restaurant managers measure…

Dog Haus, Ike's, Zoup leaders say being trendy is definitely not 'where it's at'

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

The name of the game now in limited-service menu innovation has less to do with following the waves of trends that regularly sweep through food service and…

Study finds QSRs struggling to serve growing order-for-pickup audience

November 5, 2019

As much as the restaurant world debates home delivery, it remains a fact that order-ahead, pickup-in-store sales are racing forward and now, a recently…

Pizza Hut parent gets one last 'boo' out of Halloween week

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

The ghosts and ghouls weren't the only ones moaning last week as Halloween week wrapped up the month of October. They had company from the folks at Pizza Hut…

Papa John's adds brand's 1st crust flavor in 35 years

November 4, 2019

For the first time in its 35-year history, Papa John's is adding a flavor to its original crust by baking the brand's garlic sauce and Parmesan-Romano cheese…

Integrating delivery services: a disruption that can't be ignored

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Meeting this off-premise challenge, driven by the growth of e-commerce, requires a thorough assessment of how the organization manages its delivery orders.

SalesVu introduces self-order kiosk app

November 1, 2019

SalesVu, a provider of iPad point-of-sale and business management solutions, has introduced its latest self-order kiosk app, OrderUp, designed for restaurants…

PizzaRev's ushers in calzones on their big day

November 1, 2019

Though we're sure everyone already has this on their calendars, PizzaRev is reminding everybody that it's actually National Calzone Day, by introducing…

Chowbotics upgrades robotic salad making kiosk

October 31, 2019

Chowbotics has introduced Sally 2.0, the newest iteration of its fresh food robot, which first came to market in 2018 and is in action at more than 7…

How to protect against credit card scams, digital transaction liabilities

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While credit card theft isn't new, the internet is giving rise to new opportunities for credit card scamming. To protect against fraud, foodservice operators…

Still no pumpkin? Pizza Inn has a delicious one

October 31, 2019

'Tis the day and the season for all things pumpkin-related, which is among the reasons Pizza Inn is returning its Pumpkin Pizzert to the brand's all-day…

Schnatter: Morale, pizza quality are down at Papa John's

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

Papa John's founder John Schnatter has written something of a "tell-all" letter in the New York Post, suggesting that the company is teetering on the edge just…

Where are all the employees anyway?

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

In this new Pizza Marketplace series, pizza brand leaders ask us to find expert responses to some of their most vexing operational problems. This month's…

KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell parent turns in solid Q3 sales

October 30, 2019

Yum Brands, Inc. Q3 sales show the multi-brand QSR operator finished out September with solid performance across the board, including 8% global system sales…

Tork releases online modules to boost foodservice professionals

October 29, 2019

Tork, an Essity brand in workplace hygiene, has launched Reach for the Stars, a free online module series to help foodservice managers and owners improve their…

Blaze will open 5 Southern Louisiana units

October 29, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to grow the brand's presence in southern Louisiana. Restaurant owner-operators, Kaleb and Khai Duong…

Domino's, Papa John's 'treated,' Pizza Hut ... not so much

On the stock market last week, investors were in a 'tricky' mood when it came to Pizza Hut parent, Yum Brands, though they morphed into little darlings with…

Lions & Tigers & Squares brings mustard, chop cheese pies to NYC's East Village

October 28, 2019

Detroit-style pizzeria, Lions & Tigers & Squares, has opened its second Manhattan location at 160 Second Ave. at Tenth Street in the East Village. The…