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Dough Boy Pizza teams up with Harlem Hops in Atlanta

September 20, 2024

Fast casual pizza brand Dough Boy Pizza has partnered with craft beer bar Harlem Hops to open a second Atlanta location at Lee + White Food Hall on Sept. 22.

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Via 313 to open 3rd Houston-area pizzeria

September 19, 2024

Via 313 will open its third restaurant in the Houston area later this month, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream expands across Southwest, Midwest

September 19, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has inked a 10-unit deal and two single unit franchises. It's the latest step in the company's continued growth across the…

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Best local marketing ideas for your pizza operation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marketing doesn't have to be costly or difficult. With these eight local marketing ideas, a pizzeria can effectively increase sales and customer involvement…

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Pizza Hut creates box that doubles as resume

September 17, 2024

Pizza Hut is launching a pizza box that doubles as a resume. ResZAmes is available in New York City, the toughest job market, and allows job applicants to…

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Via 313 Pizzeria promotes Kiplan Welsch to president

September 17, 2024

Austin-based Via 313 Pizzeria has appointed Kiplan Welsch as president. Welsh has served as the brand's vice president of operations since 2023, according to a…

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MOD Pizza rolls out menu refresh

September 17, 2024

MOD Pizza has refreshed its menu to streamline the ordering process and give guests options, according to a press release.

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Ovation unveils AI-driven operational improvement tool for restaurants

September 17, 2024

Ovation, a guest experience platform for multi-unit restaurants, has launched Goals, an AI-driven operational improvement tool designed to automate change for…

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Fast Casual, Lunchbox reveal Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

September 16, 2024

The list recognizes top catering leaders from 30 brands, including Cava, Subway and Five Guys, who are drivers in one of 2024’s fastest-growing restaurant…

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Domino's Pizza adding Mac & Cheese this fall

September 16, 2024

Domino's Pizza is adding Mac & Cheese to the menu this fall beginning Sept. 23, according to a press release.

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Fast Casual Executive Summit session to delve into third-party delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of speakers will discuss third-party delivery at the Fast Casual Executive Summit next month in Denver, Colorado.

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Pepsi launches "Chase Cars" stunt with national pizza brands

September 13, 2024

Pizza and Pepsi are a classic combination, but the beverage giant is taking things a step further with a new campaign that ensures every delivery arrives with…

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza inks 3 multi-unit development deals in Texas

September 13, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza is broadening its Texas footprint with three multi-unit development deals in Austin, Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The…

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5 key training mistakes and how to improve them

by John Meyers — COO, Marco's Pizza

In the fast-paced world of QSRs, where the quality of service can make or break a business, effective team member training is essential. These five training…

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Brink POS, PAR MENU rebrand to PAR POS, PAR Ordering

September 12, 2024

ParTech Inc., a provider of unified commerce solutions for the restaurant and foodservice industries, has rebranded two of its core products: Brink POS and PAR…

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Mellow Mushroom offers specialty drink, app for breast cancer fundraiser

September 12, 2024

Mellow Mushroom will partner with Susan G. Komen for a breast cancer fundraising campaign featuring the return of the Go Pink cocktail and Mellow Mushroom…

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Strategies for handling high delivery demand

by Navi Sidhu — Marketing Specialist, SpeedLine Solutions

In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, managing delivery peak hours is crucial for maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational…

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