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5 concepts compete for The Perfect Pitch 2024 title
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.
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Toppers Pizza sells corporate store to current franchisees
September 6, 2024
Toppers Pizza has sold a company location in Janesville, Wisconsin, to MC Pizza, marking the franchisee's fourth Toppers owned, according to a press release.
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From classroom to crust: Former teachers build Much Ado About Pizza in California
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Two former teachers take a Shakespearean approach to their carryout pizza shop in Pleasanton, California.
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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream hits Florida
September 6, 2024
Midwestern favorite Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open its first restaurant in Florida to the public on Sept. 30th, according to a press release.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria partners with No Kid Hungry for 13th year
September 5, 2024
Grimaldi's Pizzeria has continued its partnership with No Kid Hungry for the 13th consecutive year. The pizza brand has raised more than $1 million, which can…
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Taco Bell, PepsiCo partner on Baja Blast Gelato
September 4, 2024
Taco Bell's exclusive Mountain Dew flavor, Baja Blast, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To celebrate, the brand's exclusive Baja Blast Gelato made its…
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Papa Johns extends partnership with PepsiCo
September 4, 2024
Papa John's International Inc. has selected PepsiCo has its exclusive beverage supplier for restaurants in North America as part of a 10-year contract renewal…
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How old-school relationship building fuels catering sales
by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy
Until the AI overlords take over, our economy is still driven by human people making human decisions. The catering opportunity not only wants but relies on a…
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Chuck E. Cheese offers $99.99 birthday party for 6 kids
September 3, 2024
Chuck E. Cheese launches a $99.99 birthday package for 6 kids, offering a full party experience to help families save on birthday costs, addressing financial…
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Slim Chickens CEO gives insight into brand's successes
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tom Gordon is CEO of Slim Chickens, a fast casual chicken brand with more than 280 units.
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Chuck E. Cheese launches first licensed retail toy at Walmart
August 30, 2024
Chuck E. Cheese has partnered with Bonkers Toys to launch the Chuck E. Cheese Mystery Egg, the brand's first licensed toy in retail at Walmart. The egg can be…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 2nd restaurant in Tucson, Arizona
August 29, 2024
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second location in Tucson, Arizona, marking the brand's fifth location in the state, according to a press release.
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8 strategies to increase pizza sales
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizza is a competitive business. Leveraging just one of these eight tips might increase a pizzeria's sales.
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Timber Pizza Company to open 2nd franchised unit
August 29, 2024
Timber Pizza Company will open its second franchised location with partner Mark Barrett. The restaurant will be located in Raleigh, North Carolina and is…
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PepsiCo issuing $200K to Latina foodservice owners
August 29, 2024
PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow), which is part of a $50 million commitment supporting Hispanic small businesses, has launched year three of its…
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PizzaForno expands vending footprint to Gruene, Texas
August 28, 2024
Visitors of New Braunfels and Gruene will soon have access to freshly baked pizza 24/7 via a PizzaForno pizza vending machine, according to a report by My San…
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Little Caesars kicks off 3rd NFL season with free delivery, app game
August 28, 2024
Little Caesars is celebrating its third year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, according to a press release.
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Pizza Hut offers box that turns into table for movers in 3 cities
August 27, 2024
Pizza Hut has unveiled a pizza box that turns into a table designed for movers to new homes. The box is available in three cities.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria opens 2nd Alabama location
August 27, 2024
Grimaldi's Pizzeria, alongside franchisee Power Brands Hospitality Group, will open a second Alabama location on Aug. 29. Located in Hoover, the restaurant…
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Anthony's Pizza & Pasta to open in Fort Collins, Colorado
August 27, 2024
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta will open its first Fort Collins, Colorado, location on Sept. 13. The brand will celebrate with free pizza, live comedy, giveaways…
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