Joining Forces: Bringing plant-based innovation to restaurant menus

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group and the Plant Based Food Association are partnering to help restaurant operators stay up-to-date with consumer demand for crave-worthy…

Mountain Mike's expands Houston-area presence with opening

January 14, 2025

Mountain Mike's has opened a location in Fulshear, Texas, under the helm of franchisees Ajay Gorde and Karina Rodriguez. The husband-and-wife duo plan to…

Using customer data to boost loyalty

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the upcoming Restaurant & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 11 to 13 will examine how restaurants can leverage data to…

Round Table Pizza to provide free pizza to wildfire first responders in LA

January 13, 2025

California-based Round Table Pizza, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is offering free pizza to first responders fighting the Los Angeles wildfires. Now through Jan.

Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark

January 13, 2025

Papa Johns has opened its 6,000th restaurant, according to a press release.

Pizza Factory opens location in Paradise

January 10, 2025

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Paradise, California, according to a press release.

Imo’s Launches CrunchImos

January 10, 2025

Imo's Pizza has debuted CrunchImos, a hand-held creation that comes in three flavors, according to a press release.

California Pizza Kitchen, Man vs Fries debut virtual dining, secret menu

January 10, 2025

Virtual Dining Concepts has created a partnership between its virtual restaurant, Man vs Fries, and California Pizza Kitchen debuting in 118 restaurant…

Restaurant, tech experts share AI, automation, dining experience predictions for 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tech and restaurant pros share predictions for what's to come in AI, dining experiences and automation technology in 2025.

Speaker Spotlight: David "Rev" Ciancio, Salad House and more

Rev Ciancio, marketing and chief eating officer for Salad House, Crazy Pita, Handcraft Burgers & Brew and Branded Strategic, shares a look at his career, his…

Little Caesars arrives at Pearl Harbor base

January 9, 2025

Little Caesars has opened a location at Pearl Harbor in partnership with the the Navy Exchange Service Command. The unit is located in one of the busiest Navy…

Sal's Pizza an empire on Eastern seaboard

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sal Lupoli started his pizza business in the northeast and has grown the company to 130 units.

Why voice interaction is the future of self-service

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Voice technology and its transformative potential took center stage at the Self-Service Innovation Summit 2024, hosted by Networld Media Group in Miami…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nomination deadline extended

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The deadline to enter Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers List has been extended to Jan. 24.

Your Pie releases appetizer-inspired pizzas, wings

January 7, 2025

Your Pie has released its latest Craft Series lineup inspired by classic appetizers, according to a press release.

Domino's Pizza China enters 13 cities with 14 stores

January 6, 2025

Domino's Pizza China (DPC Dash) has entered 13 cities across China with 14 stores opening during the past month, according to a press release.

Cicis Pizza brings back value deal for birthday celebration

January 6, 2025

Cicis Pizza is kicking off its 40th birthday with the return of one of its most popular value deals.

Bojangles, Grubbrr execs talk kiosk partnership

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks with Richard Del Valle, chief of…

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Instacart, Cut+Dry partner to boost ad reach for food manufacturers

January 6, 2025

Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and advertising platform for independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers, is integrating Instacart's Carrot Ads technology…

Par acquires Delaget

January 3, 2025

PAR Technology Corporation, a global foodservice technology company, has acquired Delaget, a provider of restaurant analytics and business intelligence…