Restaurant prices outpacing grocery since inflation hit

April 13, 2023

Restaurant prices are increasing faster than grocery costs for the first time since inflation became a bigger consumer issue over the past year.

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 10th Florida location

April 13, 2023

Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened its latest location in Palatka, Florida. The opening marks the brand's tenth in Florida and 31st nationwide…

Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…

PizzaForno opening on NASA campus

April 12, 2023

The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.

BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…

Chuck E Cheese, LankyBox launch dine-in menu for limited-time only

April 12, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese is partnering with LankyBox Kitchen to create a bundle featuring the brand's famous characters, Foxy, Boxy, Rocky, Sticky, Canny, Ghosty, Thicc…

How customer service, tech help restaurants win

April 11, 2023

Customer service is at the heart of every brand. Consumers expect it, and restaurants strive to create the best experience possible for their customers.

Mountain Mike's opens 5th Utah location

April 11, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Heber City, Utah, marking the brand's fifth location in the state. The restaurant is operated by first-time…

Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria sells $2M in frozen goods

April 11, 2023

Katie's Pizza and Pasta Osteria, which has two locations in St. Louis, Missouri, said the brand has experienced "instant success" with its retail frozen pizza…

Chuck E Cheese taps Sean Gleason as CMO

April 10, 2023

CEC Entertainment LLC has announced the appointment of Sean Gleason to the position of chief marketing officer for Chuck E. Cheese and its virtual kitchen…

California Pizza Kitchen expands in airports to help grow global franchise awareness

Airport locations can provide increased sales, brand awareness and streamlined operations. Giorgio Minardi, EVP of global development and franchise operations…

Sarpino's USA creates BBQ Pork Belly pizza

April 7, 2023

Sarpino's USA has launched a BBQ Pork Belly pizza available until May 31 at all locations in Illinois, Florida, Minnesota and Kansas City, according to a press…

Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India

April 7, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…

3 tips for getting the most out of loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 7, 2023

Loyalty programs are more intuitive than ever, and the stakes are high for customer data. Here are three tips to get the most out of your loyalty programs from…

Sandwiching Success: Unveiling The Power Of POS Tech In Our Latest Deli EBook

In our latest eBook, “3 Ways POS Tech and Hardware Improve Deli Operations and Customer Experiences,” we delve into the transformative power of modern…

West Virginia Little Caesars raises money for police K-9 teams

April 6, 2023

Little Caesars in Ohio County, West Virginia, have kicked off their annual Pizza Pizza Paws Campaign to benefit police K-9 handlers in the state, according to…

Pizza Guys bakes up flatbread, calzone ghost kitchen concepts

April 6, 2023

Sacramento-based pizza franchise Pizza Guys has launched two virtual brands in its kitchens — Calzone life and Pizza Piatta. Calzone life is operating in 5…

Coffee outlook: Demand strong despite faltering consumer confidence

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumers still want to spend money on coffee, but some product preferences are changing and external macroeconomic factors are concerning.

Breakfast traffic driving restaurant recovery

April 6, 2023

The morning meal is the prime driver in helping the U.S. restaurant industry recover from pandemic-related losses.

Lou Malnati's petitions for deep-dish pizza emoji

April 5, 2023

Chicago-based institution Lou Malnati's, known for its deep-dish pizza, is rallying America's support for an official deep dish pizza emoji, according to a…