Nominations open for FastCasual Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 12, 2024

Nominations are open for the inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering in partnership with Lunchbox. Closing Sept. 1, the list will highlight the…

Marco's Pizza CDO discusses new prototype, brand platform

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marco's Pizza introduced a new store design in the Boise, Idaho market, incorporating data-driven decisions, a modern atmosphere and cutting-edge technology to…

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands in Oregon

August 8, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its fifth Oregon location. The pizzeria, owned and operated by lifelong residents Jim and Jodee Smith, is in Medford, Oregon…

Blaze Pizza releases 4 menu items, 2 drizzles

August 7, 2024

Blaze Pizza has introduced two new spicy drizzles, Spicy Chili Oil and Sweet Hot Honey, as well as four new products, according to a press release.

Little Caesars to give away free pizza for 20 years

August 7, 2024

Little Caesars is wrapping up its summer-long celebration of the 20th anniversary of its Hot-N-Ready products with a grand prize fit for a pizza fanatic: 2…

Why your restaurant needs catering specialists

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering operations should never be a secondary function. Someone must own it.

IFMA: Fast casual traffic is 'bullish'

August 6, 2024

Although the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association began the year projecting that the food-away-from-home industry would grow .9% in 2024, the…

Dewey's Pizza's 5K run raises dough for mental health

August 6, 2024

Dewey's Pizza will host its 5th Annual Run to Raise Dough 5K. The run benefits local mental health charities in Dewey's six markets throughout Ohio, Kentucky…

Pizza Factory expands West Coast footprint

August 6, 2024

Pizza Factory is adding to its West Coast footprint with an opening in Modesto, California on Aug. 7th, according to a press release.

Wonder SVP keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Jason Rusk, SVP of operations for Wonder and a former Red Robin executive, will discuss growth and leadership in the evolving world of fast casual restaurants.

Marco's Pizza launches Margherita Magnifico Pizza

August 5, 2024

Marco's Pizza has launched its Margherita Magnifico Pizza for a limited time only. Inspired by a classic Margherita, the pizza features Marco's house-made…

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 5 units in 1 week

August 5, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint opened five locations last week throughout Florida and Clemson, South Carolina. The units are located in Clemson, South Carolina and…

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Pizza Ranch selects Onosys for online ordering

August 2, 2024

Pizza Ranch has selected Onosys, an enterprise platform for restaurant digital ordering, to elevate its off-premises guest experience, according to a press…

Peter Piper Pizza foundation names 1st grant recipient

August 2, 2024

Peter Piper Pizza's newly launched Slice of Knowledge has named its first grant recipient of $10,000, Chicanos Por La Causa in Arizona, according to a press…

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

Making The Right Investment: Wired Vs. Wireless Barcode Scanners

Discover the pros vs. cons of 1D/2D wired and wireless barcode scanners to elevate your operations with expert guidance from Star Micronics.

Blaze Pizza to expand into the UAE

August 1, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a deal for six locations in the United Arab Emirates with NAD Holding, according to a press release.

Chuck E. Cheese releases promo for 'Ryan's World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure'

August 1, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese, pocket.watch and Sunlight Entertainment have launched a collaboration for "Ryan's World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure." Guests can order…

Papa Johns taps former Wendy's head as president, CEO

August 1, 2024

Papa John's International Inc. has named Todd Penegor as president and CEO. Penegor, most recently president and CEO of The Wendy's Company, has more than 2…