Is bigger better? Footprint vs. sales

Restaurant tenants often find that a larger commercial space results in a bigger problem than not profiting.

Craft beer: Does it belong on pizza menus?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Two fast casual pizza executives discuss why craft beer is a staple on their menus.

Papa John’s announces give-a-gift, get-a-gift holiday gift-card offer

November 24, 2015

From Nov. 23 through Dec. 27, customers who purchase $25 in Papa John's Gift Cards will receive a free large one-topping pizza.

PizzaRev offers Black Friday shoppers special offers

November 24, 2015

PizzaRev announced it is hosting its largest system-wide deal of the year this Black Fridayby serving $5 pizzas at its 28 locations across California…

Live webinar to teach operators how to master location-based marketing

November 24, 2015

As consumer usage continues to shift to mobile, location-based advertising is becoming one of the fastest growing strategies for restaurants when it comes to…

Gatti's Pizza selects Revention as point-of-sale provider

November 24, 2015

Gatti's Pizza's corporate management announced it has selected Revention as its point-of-sale provider.

Villa Italian Kitchen launches 'Peace, Joy & Pizza' sweepstakes

November 23, 2015

Villa Restaurant Group's Villa Italian Kitchen restaurants are kicking off the first-ever "Pizza with Purpose" campaign with a "Peace, Joy & Pizza" Sweepstakes.

Digital signage solution integrates with mobile ordering app

November 23, 2015

Digital signage provider embed signage has launched its solution integration with mobile ordering application Flypay, the company announced.

Toppers Pizza reports healthy sales growth

November 23, 2015

Toppers Pizza closed out the tenth period of 2015 with a healthy spike in sales.

Commodities: Up and down

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese was down, wheat increased, gasoline decreased, and natural gas prices and pizza stocks were mixed. Details are below.

Will mobile cause tablet ordering to go the way of the dinosaur?

by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck

With the recent introduction of a re-ordering capability on mobile payment platforms, tableside tablets may soon become the Tyrannosaurus Rex of the…

Corbion Caravan introduces emulsifier to remove partially hydrogenated oils from dough

November 20, 2015

Corbion Caravan has introduced a new non-PHO GMS hydrated emulsifier for no-time dough applications with a solution that eliminates partially hydrogenated oils.

Papa Murphy's roles out new mobile ordering app

November 20, 2015

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc. announced the launch of the company's first mobile app.

New dining app to launch in DC

November 19, 2015

A Washington, D.C., startup company will soon launch a mobile dining app designed to give customers and restaurants more control, choice and convenience.

Report: Sustainability top trend in foodservice packaging

November 19, 2015

The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2015 Trends Report reveals foodservice operators are looking for environmentally friendly packaging and customization…

Waitlist Me adds table management to app

November 19, 2015

Waitlist Me announced that it is rolling out a new approach to table management designed to help restaurant operators provide faster and better service to…

Inescapable ingredients: How the spud is innovating as a pizza topping

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Potatoes are no longer known as only a base for French fries. They're even appearing as pizza toppings.

Food, beverage, grocery lead charge in fostering inclusive workplaces

November 19, 2015

When it comes to inclusive benefits and protections supporting workplace equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender workforce, the food, beverage…

Fast Casual's top execs revealed

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

This year's Top 25 list turned into the Top 26 after judges couldn't bring themselves to make a final cut.

7 chefs to earn honors for incorporating produce into recipes

November 18, 2015

United Fresh has opened the nomination period for the 2016 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program that honors the foodservice industry’s most…