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Telepizza launches 10-year, 200-unit global expansion in Teheran
December 2, 2016
One of the world's largest non-U.S.-based pizza brands, Telepizza, is launching a 10-year growth plan that will grow the chain 200 stores in 10 years…
read nowNot just Chicago anymore: Pizzeria Uno deep dish pies go nationwide
December 2, 2016
Pizzeria Uno's deep-dish pizza, made from a 1943 recipe, used to be only available in Chicago, but now the chain will ship their famous pies nationwide via…
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Curse you, unruly reindeer! Domino's reins in reindeer delivery plan
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Domino’s Japan said that after a few days of working with reindeer to deliver its pizzas in cold, snowy Hokkaido, Japan, it's abandoning the plan to use them…
read nowOld Chicago looking for franchisees
December 1, 2016
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is looking for franchisees in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio to help grow the brand's presence in those areas, according to a…
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Big Mac inventor leaves invaluable lesson for restaurateurs today
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The passing of Big Mac inventor and McDonald’s longtime franchisee, Jim Delligatti, got me thinking about the value of true, two-way communication between a…
read nowVapiano opens 5th Hungarian location
December 1, 2016
Pizza- and pasta-focused chain Vapiano opened its fifth Hungarian location this week in Gyor. It is the first Hungarian location outside the capital city of…
read nowFree pizza for Visa Checkout users at Papa John's
December 1, 2016
NFL sponsors, Papa John’s and Visa, have announced a partnership that makes Visa Checkout available for Papa John’s purchases. The brands are kicking off the…
read nowNew face in global food service leadership recruitment
December 1, 2016
Global foodservice executive search firm, Kincannon & Reed, has hired Lisa Johnson to handle recruitment and succession assignments for leadership in food…
read nowPieology cooks up location in LA
November 30, 2016
The Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles is now home for Pieology Pizzeria's newest location, operated and owned by MR Pie Guys, according to a press release. The…
read nowDonatos reformulates ingredients
November 30, 2016
Donatos Pizza has officially rid its pizzas, salads and subs of artificial flavors and colors, MSG and high-fructose syrup, according to a press release.
read nowFormer Papa John's exec now Pizza Factory COO
November 30, 2016
Jim Thornton has been named the new COO of Pizza Factory and will lead the chain's corporate franchise team to grow the brand in new markets, support existing…
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Menu Labeling: Recent clarification means law goes into effect as planned
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Yesterday when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent out its Clarified Statement on Compliance Date, regarding the activation on Dec. 1 of the new menu…
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Fast Casual Summit: 4 questions restaurant brands must answer
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
At last month's Fast Casual Executive Summit outside Los Angeles, restaurant marketing consultant Gerry O’Brion said the difference between winners and losers…
read nowPieology opens 4th Michigan restaurant
November 30, 2016
Pieology has opened its fourth Michigan location, this one in West Bloomfield Township. This is the second unit owned and operated by 221 Holdings, which…
read nowBrandmuscle publishes 3rd edition of 'The State of Local Marketing Report'
November 29, 2016
The third edition of The State of Local Marketing Report published several surprising findings and gave a blueprint for success to national and global brands…
read nowHungry Howie's franchisee opens 11 unit in Tar Heel State
November 29, 2016
Hungry Howie's Pizza opens its newest location to the public Wednesday in Gastonia, North Carolina, on Robinwood Road. Aside from offering opening-day pizza…
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Technomic downgrades restaurant growth projections
November 29, 2016
The company said its May results released for the two-year period were overly optimistic and that declining traffic across food service has prompted the…
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KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell leading Chinese health initiatives
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The Chinese government wants to help its people live longer, healthier lives and has enlisted the support of the nation’s leading fast-food operator, Yum…
read now1000 Degree Neapolitan Pizza heats up CO
November 28, 2016
Denver will soon be warmed by 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza's newest location, coming Dec. 1, according to a press release. The locations is the brand's first…
read nowKono spreads out to conquer PB&J's
November 28, 2016
The people who brought you pizza in a cone, Kono USA , are spreading out into that all-American spread of choice, peanut butter. In a news release, Kono said…
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