Paytronix, mParticle team on data integration

March 21, 2023

Guest engagement provider Paytronix and mParticle, a customer data platform, are partnering on an initiative that will let brands connect data from Paytronix…

Ohio-based Plaza Pizza to expand into several states

March 21, 2023

Columbus, Ohio-based Plaza Pizza will increase its footprint in its home state and will expand into Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Plaza Pizza…

Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Food Truck Operator names 'Food Trucks to Watch’ in 2023

The first-ever edition of Food Truck Operator’s free ‘Food Trucks to Watch in 2023’ report offers an insider look at two dozen food truck operations across the…

Pisa Lisa uses dough as canvas to create masterpieces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sedona-based Pisa Lisa is the brainchild of Chef Lisa Dahl. Dahl moved to Sedona for a fresh start and opened several other restaurant concepts before…

Pizza Factory opens 4th store in 2023

March 20, 2023

Pizza Factory has expanded its California footprint with an opening in Clovis, California. It marks the brands fourth opening in 2023, according to a press…

Mr Gatti's franchisee to expand Louisiana footprint with 3 openings

March 20, 2023

Mr. Gatti's Pizza plans to open three locations in Louisiana, with the first slated to open in spring 2024. The brand currently has eight locations in the…

Restaurateurs to open pizzeria, brewery in Chesterfield, Virginia

March 17, 2023

Virginia-based restaurateurs Matt and Karen Verdisco will open Local Craft Pizza & Beer in Chesterfield, according to a Richmond Biz Sense report.

EEOC sues Papa Johns for discrimination against blind applicant

March 17, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Papa Johns for not allowing a blind job applicant to keep his service dog in the restaurant with him…

MOD Pizza brings back Key Lime No Name Cake

March 17, 2023

MOD Pizza has brought back its Key Lime No Name Cake for a limited time. The cake is available through June 4 at all MOD locations, according to a press…

Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

Restaurant execs form women's networking group

March 16, 2023

Women in restaurants, hospitality and technology have created a professional women's organization — Women of Restaurants, Technology and Hospitality (WORTH) …

Little Caesars serves up nearly 5,500 hot pizza meals

March 16, 2023

Little Caesars' Love Kitchen visited the pizza chain's hometown of Detroit to provide hot meals to people in need during February and March. The mobile food…

Pizza Factory inks deal for Washington

March 16, 2023

Pizza Factory has inked a deal for a location in Washington. The restaurant, whose location has yet to be announced, will be an Express model, and the 12th…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings intros 2 LTOs

March 15, 2023

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings has introduced two limited-time offers through April 24. The Mike's Hot Honey & Thick Cut Pepperoni Pizza and Mike's…

Marco's Pizza heats up Haines City, Florida

March 15, 2023

Marco's Pizza opened a location in Haines City, Florida, last week, according to a press release.

Hapa Pizza pairs Pan-Asian dishes with pizza

March 14, 2023

Hapa Pizza, a farmers' market favorite in the Portland area, has opened a brick-and-mortar store, according to an Eater Portland report.

MOD Pizza releases hand-held Pocket Pie for LTO

March 14, 2023

MOD Pizza has released a hand-held pizza dubbed the Pocket Pie, a first of its kind for the brand, according to a press release.

Pizza Patrón opens in downtown San Antonio

March 13, 2023

Pizza Patrón has opened a location in downtown San Antonio located at 1107 San Pedro Ave. #101, according to a Culture Map San Antonio report.