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2018 pizza trends promise more 'exotic' pies
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Pizza brand leaders give the down-low on of-the-moment dough, up-to-the-second sauces and top-trending toppings.
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Commodities: Gas prices climb, Papa Murphy's value declines
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Though most pizza commodity prices are falling as of late, the steady rise in vehicle fuel costs is eating up the savings for the delivery-heavy pizza industry.
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Pizza Patron rebrands for growth
January 29, 2018
The 90-location Pizza Patrón concept is relaunching with a new logo, visuals and updated website and online ordering platform. The refresh is meant to help…
read nowNew ice-maker features safety, operating monitors
January 26, 2018
Restaurant operators now have a new modular ice-maker to consider. The Indigo NXT from Manitowoc features overall food zone safety features and easy-to-read…
read nowHungry Howie's continues to grow with Pacific Northwest deals
January 26, 2018
Hungry Howie's Pizza has signed deals for new locations in Utah and Washington state, continuing the momentum built in 2017 when it ended the year with 4…
read nowPizza restaurateur chairs NRA education arm
January 25, 2018
Metro Pizza co-founder and owner Sam Facchini has been appointed chair of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The announcement came as…
read nowGatti's got its groove back
January 25, 2018
Leaders of a favorite pizza of baby boomers said that 2017 was a stellar year for restaging it as a favorite of boomers' kids and grandkids, too. Two years…
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Points to ponder before 'playing around' with pizza payment
by Andre Stoorvogel — Head of Marketing, Bell ID
The payment landscape is changing rapidly and these three areas will help you prepare.
read nowSquisito going back to its roots
January 24, 2018
Martin Hernandez, franchisee with Squisito Franchise Enterprises, is opening his first Squisito Pizza & Pasta this year in Queenstown, Maryland.
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11 ways to implement predictive scheduling without killing your bottom line
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Not complying with predictive scheduling mandates can quickly add up to significant penalties.
read nowMarco's names new president
January 23, 2018
Marco's Pizza has promoted former COO Tony Libardi to president as the pizza chain approaches the opening of its 1,000th store during its 40th anniversary…
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Commodities: Up, up and up ... mostly
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Pizza stock prices have continued the steady rise that began in earnest in 2018.
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen names 40-year restaurant veteran to CEO spot
January 22, 2018
Jim Hyatt steps into the CEO position today at California Pizza Kitchen, following the recent retirement of former CEO G.J. Hart's. Hyatt is a veteran…
read nowPapa John's Poland opening puts chain in 45 nations, territories
January 19, 2018
Papa John's International said the chain has opened its first outlet in Poland. The downtown Warsaw location marks the chain's presence in 45 countries and…
read now800 Degrees Pizzeria puts former Focus Brands exec in CMO seat
January 19, 2018
Los Angeles-based 800 Degrees Pizzeria has named Thomas Bartsch as its chief marketing officer. Bartsch most recently served as CMO and global marketing vice…
read nowFormer MOD pizza exec now Voodoo Doughnut CEO
January 18, 2018
Voodoo Doughnut has named restaurant veteran Chris Schultz as its CEO, hiring him away from MOD Pizza, where he served as senior vice president of operations…
read nowThe Pizza Press presses toward 300 units by 2020
January 18, 2018
With 84 franchise units in its pocket, The Pizza Press is continuing its growth this year with plans for 50 openings, while awarding 25-30 more through…
read nowPapa John's CFO heads to same job at Jack in the Box
January 17, 2018
Just weeks after the departure of former CEO John Schnatter, Papa John's International said that CFO and CAO Lance Tucker is leaving to take the CFO job at…
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NYC all-digital pizzeria does all-online ordering, all the time
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Newly opened Long Island City Pizza Factory is planting a flag, claiming it is the world's first "full-digital pizzeria," an accomplishment its owners hope…
read nowPizza Hut boards the value train
January 16, 2018
Promising a pretty thrifty meal on the cusp of the Super Bowl, Pizza Hut is latching on to the value trend by introducing a two-topping medium pizza for $5.99…
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