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Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

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Pizzeria Uno opens five units in 2022, launches hotel conversion program

January 18, 2023

Pizzeria Uno opened five locations in 2022 with more in the pipeline for 2023, according to a press release.

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Pizza Factory signs 20 franchise agreements in 2022

January 18, 2023

Pizza Factory inked 20 franchise agreements to expand into fresh markets in 2022 and opened its first Georgia location within the Athens community, according…

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Your Pie creates Triple Threat pizza line

January 18, 2023

Your Pie has announced its Triple Threat line of three pizzas. The Craft Series pizzas include a BBQ Bacon Chicken Ranch pizza, a Buffalo Chicken pizza and the…

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Lou Malnati's to ship thin-crust pizza

January 17, 2023

Chicago-based Lou Malnati's, known for its iconic deep-dish pizza, will now begin shipping its Chicago Thin Crust exclusively through the Tastes of Chicago…

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Pizza market to increase by $51B

January 17, 2023

The global pizza market will increase by $51.28 billion from 2021 to 2026 and will accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of 6.11%, according to a…

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PreciTaste launches AI hub to help mid-sized restaurants streamline operations

January 17, 2023

PreciTaste, a provider of smart software automation for restaurant operations management, is launching a line of off-the-shelf products — Prep Assistant…

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A Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns

To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…

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Cooking Channel chef opens New Jersey pizzeria

January 16, 2023

Cooking Channel chef and restaurateur Sal Basile has opened Sally Boy's in Red Bank, New Jersey, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's releases poppin' pizza

January 16, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has released the Japaleño Popper Pizza now through Feb. 15. The pizza features a cream cheese base infused with real jalapeño…

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Zoli's brings traditional New York pizza to Dallas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zoli's pizza was born out of the Neapolitan craze -- some people just didn't like it, so owner Jay Jerrier sought to create a brand serving traditional…

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California Pizza Kitchen brings back Thank You Card promo

January 13, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen has brought back its popular Thank You Card promotion, according to a press release.

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Donatos seeks to expand in Carolinas

January 12, 2023

Fast-casual pizza chain Donatos is ready to expand its presence in the Carolinas. The brand recently signed a development deal in Ft. Mill, South Carolina, to…

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Slice Factory brings back 10-year-old meal deal

January 12, 2023

Chicago-based Slice Factory has brought back its $5 deal including a jumbo pizza slice with a free soda in-store, via delivery or with the slice drive-thru.

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Imo's Pizza replaces app with more intuitive version

January 12, 2023

Imo's Pizza has an updated app that will offer new functionality as well as a refreshed Square Deal rewards program for customers, according to a press…

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Papa Murphy's brings back XLNY pizza

January 11, 2023

Papa Murphy's XLNY pizza has returned to menus, according to a press release.

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Pieology expands Idaho footprint

January 11, 2023

Pieology opened a restaurant in Kuna, Idaho, on Tuesday. The pizzeria is owned by Laurie and Rob Wylie and Michael Gordon, according to a press release.

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