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New agreement pushes Pie Five’s franchise deals beyond 200 units
July 15, 2014
Pie Five Pizza Co. announced a new franchise agreement for eight units with Lubbock, Texas, native Nathan K. Cage. According to a news release, Cage will…
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How one restaurant concept leverages Yelp reviews for sales growth
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
Every star on a Yelp review leads to a 5 to 9-percent increase in revenue and First Watch uses the site as part of its business model.
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Cheese remains below $2 for second week in a row
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
After hitting 6-year highs, gas prices tumble in a week.
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Pizza Hut adds 8-slice Hershey's chocolate chip cookie to dessert menu
July 14, 2014
Pizza Hut may be taking a page from rival Papa John's playbook. The chain announced today it has partnered with Hershey to rollout a new Ultimate Hershey's…
read nowPie Five Pizza signs 18-unit deal for Florida market
July 14, 2014
Pie Five Pizza has awarded 18 franchise units to retired Cleveland Indian Matt LaPorta to bring the brand throughout the Tampa, Fla., area beginning in early…
read nowEthnic cuisine expected to play a larger role in next five years
July 14, 2014
New research from IBISWorld takes a look at some of the trends emerging in the foodservice industry, and suggests where operators must adapt. According to the…
read nowUncle Maddio’s extends Alabama presence
July 14, 2014
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint will open its 23rd unit this week, located in Daphne, Ala. The new unit marks the fourth of 24 total units the brand plans to open…
read nowBlaze Pizza ready for New York debut
July 14, 2014
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its first New York location in West Babylon on July 17. To celebrate the grand opening, the new location will offer free…
read nowConsumers showing less concern about sodium intake
July 14, 2014
New research from The NPD Group finds that U.S. consumers are less concerned about their sodium intake than they were a few years ago. This data comes as the…
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Mobile CRM is a game changer that puts every restaurant on an even playing field
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
Heavy users of a brand do respond to rewards, but most customers prefer nuanced benefits, like special status as a VIP who gets access to private promotions.
read nowProject Pie adds to executive team to support growth
July 11, 2014
Project Pie has named two new executives to its leadership team, including Brian Watkins as director of Operations, and Steve Brigandi, as chief administrative…
read nowSK Planet Slydes into the US with new mobile shopping app
July 11, 2014
SK Planet Inc., the U.S.-based mobile-commerce subsidiary affiliated with wireless giant SK Telecom, this week announced its beta launch of its touchless…
read nowYour Pie hosts free pizza giveaway for grand opening
July 10, 2014
Your Pie will celebrate its grand opening in the Atlanta suburb of Buckhead on July 11 at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers will get free pizzas, and (until …
read nowPizza Inn honors top franchise owners
July 10, 2014
Pizza Inn recognized its top franchise owners at its recently held National Franchise Convention in Savannah, Ga.
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Can the pizza segment be a contender in the 'breakfast wars?'
by Holly Freeland — Freelance Journalist, Pizzamarketplace.com
Some pizza operators are committed to breakfast because it is a sales additive with few additions to fixed overhead costs.
read nowChicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage
July 10, 2014
Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…
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Mellow Mushroom turns up the heat for Mexican-inspired menu
July 10, 2014
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has launched a new Up in Smoke menu, featuring Mexican-inspired dishes with ingredients such as mole sauce, chipotle and poblano…
read nowVilla Italian Kitchen adds BBQ chicken, Mountain Dew specialty beverages
July 10, 2014
Villa Italian Kitchen has introduced two new chicken barbecue offerings for a limited time – the BBQ chicken pizza and new BBQ chicken Stromboli. Additionally…
read nowFlies twice as filthy as cockroaches, yet customers don't perceive threat
July 10, 2014
Restaurant patrons underestimate the health threats flies present, according to a new survey released by Orkin. Of the survey respondents, 61 percent would…
read nowTanjerine launches ordering, entertainment and payment tablet platform
July 10, 2014
TouchTunes subsidiary Tanjarine announced today the launch of its integrated tabletop ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the-table solution.
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