Commodities: Cheese prices still rising

The price for cheese increased by 6 cents, but wheat prices dropped 16 cents over the past week.

Marco’s Pizza cooks up more than menu items in new test kitchen

August 21, 2015

As part of a new corporate training facility, the Marco's Pizza test kitchen is being utilized to improve the chain's menu and employees' skills.

Uncle Maddio's opens second Charleston store in 6 months

August 21, 2015

The second Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint in South Carolina is now open at 4940 Centre Point Drive, Unit C.

CONNECT: The current state of mobile wallets and mobile ordering

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit attempted to clarify today’s mobile payments market, which is becoming an…

Pie Five Pizza to open 6th Chicago location

August 21, 2015

Chicagoans will have more pizza options when Pie Five opens its sixth area location.

Wixon introduces Mag-nifique Sour-Lift

August 20, 2015

Flavor modifier enhances the perception of sourness without adding acid.

PizzaRev headed to Mexico

August 20, 2015

PizzaRev has signed a franchise agreement with Grupo Galería to bring PizzaRev to Mexico.

Why agile insights is the secret sauce of restaurant success

Rachel Schwartz of Crowdtap shares three ways that agile research tools aligned with millennials’ digital consumption habits can help QSR and fast casual…

Papa John’s selects Red e App to increase opps efficiency

August 20, 2015

Papa John’s selects Red e App to increase its operational efficiency through mobile workflow communication with its corporate managers.

NetWaiter releases new consumer site

August 20, 2015

The customer-centric site allowing visitors to view local restaurant info, find locations that deliver to them and get updates from their favorite places.

Wetzel’s Pretzels introduces Pizza Bitz

August 20, 2015

Fans decide which Wetzel’s Pretzels get Pizza Bitz first.

Pie Five Pizza opening 16th Texas location

August 19, 2015

Pie Five Pizza will host a Sweet 16 party to celebrate its newest Dallas-Forth Worth location.

CONNECT: Does your mobile experience offer 3 crucial things?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Three components are necessary for a successful mobile experience.

Pieology Pizzeria opens new Las Vegas, Los Angeles locations

August 18, 2015

Custom pizza concept Pieology Pizzeria announced today that its second Las Vegas location is now open in Hughes Center, across the street from the Marriott…

Mythbusting: 6 myths why small brands 'can't' go international

Some smaller food brands incorrectly assume they cannot take advantage of the growing international food markets.

Zenput plugs in new task-management features to drive consistent store experience

August 18, 2015

Streamlined project management features promise to save time and money.

3 ways to use behavioral data to upgrade customer experience

Beacon and behavioral data can revolutionize how chains do business from the big picture to the day-to-day.

Blast 825° Pizza celebrating success with free food event

August 17, 2015

Blast 825° Pizza plans to celebrate its success by matching all donations to local charities as well.

Uncle Maddio’s introduces 'Foldwich' sandwich

August 17, 2015

Pizza and sandwich lovers can now get both tastes in one special handheld meal.

Papa Murphy's continues Knoxville expansion

August 17, 2015

Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza opened four new stores in the Knoxville, Tennessee, area on Aug. 13, helping a senior nutrition program as part of the…