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Five Guys, BurgerFI, Papa Johns execs weighing in: 'Embracing AI without Killing Your Budget'

September 21, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to cut labor costs, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the…

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Mr. Gatti's Pizza opens in Ft. Worth

September 21, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a restaurant in Forth Worth, Texas under the helm of franchisee Kirk Jefferies, according to a press release.

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Hungry Howie's kicks off annual fundraiser for breast cancer research

September 21, 2023

Hungry Howie's is kicking off its annual Love, Hope & Pizza campaign which raises funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The Michigan-based pizza…

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Gordon Food Service Canada names Toast preferred POS partner

September 20, 2023

Gordon Food Service, a Wyoming, Michigan-based warehouse foodservice distributor, has named Toast Inc., provider of a digital platform built for restaurants…

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L’antica Pizzeria da Michele partners with olive oil company for special menu

September 20, 2023

L'antica Pizzeria da Michele has partnered with olive oil brand Graza to develop its "Ode to The Olive" for National Pizza Month, held in the month of October…

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96% of restaurants planning expansion, need help with operational challenges

September 19, 2023

Although operational challenges are tougher than ever, operators still have sights set on growth, according to a Crunchtime research study, which revealed that…

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Thanx deploys automated cart abandonment marketing campaigns for restaurants

September 19, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and digital guest engagement platform for restaurants, has created abandonment marketing automation that recaptures lost revenue from…

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Dewey's Pizza enters pumpkin game with LTO pizza

September 19, 2023

Cincinnati-based Dewey's Pizza has launched a seasonal pizza, Smashing Pumpkin. The brand's Harvest salad also makes its return beginning today, according to a…

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MOD Pizza adds Pocket Pie to permanent menu

September 19, 2023

MOD Pizza has added its folded Pocket Pie to its permanent menu. The Pocket Pie was introduced on March 14, known as Pi Day, and come in three varieties…

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Homegrown Tap & Dough growing from local joint to pizza empire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Homegrown Tap & Dough has three locations with another two on the way. The Colorado-based brand focuses on its food quality and customer service to ensure it's…

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Pumpkin dessert cake returns at MOD Pizza

September 18, 2023

Fast casual pizza brand MOD Pizza has brought back its Pumpkin Spice No Name Cake for a limited time. The seasonal sweet is a pumpkin cake with a fluffy spiced…

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Papa Murphy's launches monkey bread

September 18, 2023

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched pull-apart monkey bread available in two varieties: savory garlic and sweet cinnamon, according to a press…

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Chuck E. Cheese brings back Halloween event for 4th year

September 18, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese's annual Halloween Boo-tacular is returning for a fourth season this year, according to a press release.

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Paisano’s Pizza turns touchdowns into toppings for Washington Commanders fans

September 15, 2023

Paisano's Pizza, the official pizza of the Washington Commanders, has kicked off football season with its Touchdowns for Toppings promotion, according to a…

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Cicis Pizza offers $4.99 buffet on Mondays, Tuesdays

September 15, 2023

Cicis Pizza is offering its buffet for $4.99 on Mondays and Tuesday between Sept. 18 and Oct. 24. A digital coupon is required to receive the offer, according…

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Why remodeling is a top investment opportunity for restaurants

by Jim Balis — Partner, CapitalSpring

Remodeling is not just about giving a restaurant a fresh coat of paint. It's about rethinking and redefining a brand's physical space to meet the changing…

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Leasecake launches Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management

September 14, 2023

Lease management software provider Leascake has launched Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management. Featuring a Lease chatbot and Lease clause…

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Papa Johns promotes 2 executives

September 14, 2023

Papa John's International has promoted Amanda Clark from chief international and development officer to chief operating officer, international, focusing on the…

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