How one independent pizzeria survived growing pains

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Getting noticed is a challenge, you have to offer something truly great and differentiate yourself in several ways, says CEO of Louisville-based Loui Loui's.

House passes bill defining full-time as 40 hours per week

January 9, 2015

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 30 this week, which if it becomes law would set the definition of full-time work to 40 hours per week.

Top stock pics for 2015 dominated by QSR, pizza, fast casual

January 9, 2015

Quick-service, fast casual and pizza brands dominated top picks in the 2015 Best Restaurant Stock Pick Competition hosted by ICR.

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. hopes investors will RAVE about new name

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, has announced that it is changing its name to RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.…

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Technomic reveals which brands are tops with consumers

January 8, 2015

Technomic's Chain Restaurants Consumers' Choice Awards identifies which brands consumers think are the best in service, atmosphere, offerings, healthy options…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.

Pizza Studio poised to plant flag in D.C.

January 7, 2015

Pizza Studio has announced its flagship location in Dupont Circle at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington D.C. will open in late February.

CiCi's promotes two execs

January 7, 2015

Appointments include a new COO and new VP of brand excellence.

NRA board elects Jack Crawford as chair

January 7, 2015

Crawford, president and CEO of Ground Round Independent Owners Cooperative (IOC), has been a member of the NRA board of directors since 2003.

Building genuine customer engagement in an Instagram world

Instead of exhausting yourself trying to change customer behavior, take the necessary steps to minimize the distractions cell phones can present.

How to manage rising food costs

Look into markets that sell seconds or items that are discounted because of overruns.

RedBrick Pizza announces expansion campaign for Nebraska

January 6, 2015

RedBrick Pizza is launching an expansion campaign aimed at adding more than a dozen restaurants in Nebraska over the next three years.

Americans enjoy pizza for breakfast

January 6, 2015

In recognition of National Pizza Week, zpizza conducted a national survey of 242 U.S. residents asking the public to share their opinions about their…

Pieology Pizzeria set to open eight new SoCal units by April

January 6, 2015

Pieology is set to open a total of 180 restaurants by the end of the year, the company reports, with commitments for 500. Currently, Pieology has 55 locations…

Pie Five adding chicken and veggie option to lineup

January 6, 2015

Pie Five is adding Chicken & Veggie Pie -- which weighs in at just 100 calories per slice -- to its menu through February 15.

NRA study: Most employees proud to work in the restaurant industry

January 6, 2015

The study details the opinions of nearly 5,100 Americans who currently work or formerly worked in the industry, as well as those who own or operate restaurants.

Smithfield: vast majority of our sows out of gestation crates

January 6, 2015

The Humane Society is praising Smithfield's progress, and urging Hormel and Seaboard to step up their efforts.

U.S. markets opening to Irish beef after 15-year ban

January 5, 2015

News comes at a time when beef prices are at historic highs, as is demand for premium beef; new Irish supply could bring price relief.

Papa John's rolls out New Years' BOGO

January 5, 2015

Papa John's customers who order any large pizza at regular menu price will receive another large one-topping pizza free now through January 28.