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Pizza Inn CEO calls for election reform
January 6, 2021
Longtime and rarely publicly politically active pizza brand, Pizza Inn, has released statements today from CEO Brandon Solano that question the viability and…
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Pizza Guys opens 1st Corona, California store
January 6, 2021
Sacramento, California-based, Pizza Guys, is opening its first Corona, California store under the ownership of the son of the company's CEO.
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Jan 14 webinar: 'Agile QSR Operation in Uncertain Times'
January 5, 2021
In an ever-shifting restaurant landscape, only the nimble survive, so it pays to have a coach in leadership and brand management agility. That's where a Jan.
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Shakey's Pizza creators launch virtual chicken concept
January 5, 2021
The creators of Shakey's Pizza in Los Angeles have developed Mojos&, a delivery-only brand specializing in premium fried chicken and its proprietary "Mojo…
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CFS Brands acquires AyrKing
January 4, 2021
Oklahoma City-based CFS Brands has completed the acquisition of AyrKing, a food preparation equipment company. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Louisville…
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Mountain Mike's opens Cloverdale store for carryout, delivery
January 4, 2021
The Northern California town of Cloverdale is the site of the newest Mountain Mike's Pizza, with an opening last week in Furber Ranch Plaza, a news release…
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Pepsi generating $100M in sales for Black-owned restaurants
January 4, 2021
In hopes of raising at least $100 million in sales for Black-owned restaurants over the next five years, PepsiCo has launched Dig In, a multi-year platform…
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Pizza Hut goes a little 'loopy' over Stuffed Crust 25th birthday
January 4, 2021
Only two cities will get Pizza Hut's Nothing But The Stuffed Crust LTO, but since those cities are Dallas and Los Angeles, that covers a lot of ground. The…
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Chuck E Cheese parent emerges from Chapter 11 with new owners, board
January 4, 2021
The parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants, CEC Entertainment, said it has emerged from it Chapter 11 process of financial…
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Papa John's doles out $2.5M bonus to front-line employees
December 30, 2020
The holidays are a bit brighter for Papa John's 14,000 front-line team members given an end-of-year bonus.
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Pizza Guys makes 'Impossible' start to new year
December 29, 2020
Sacramento-based Pizza Guys is launching the new year with a pair of menu innovations featuring plant-based Impossible Foods products. The Impossible Beef BBQ…
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FastCasual now accepting nominations for Excellence in Food Safety award
December 23, 2020
As part of the 2021 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…
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CEC virtual brand does holiday bundle meals
December 23, 2020
CEC Entertainment's delivery-only brand, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings, is offering a Holiday Bundle through Dec. 27, which includes two large single-topping…
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Middleby acquires China-based United Foodservice Equipment Group
December 22, 2020
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Zhuhai Guangdong China based United Foodservice Equipment Group, a design, manufacture and supply of counter top commercial…
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December 21, 2020
Papa John's former leader, Steve Ritchie, has started his own restaurant group, which has purchased a Louisville, Kentucky-based small plates chain called…
read nowConsumers splurging on catered meals this holiday season
December 21, 2020
The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years' past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food…
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Mod signs deal for 30 stores in 7 years
December 18, 2020
MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has added its 10th franchise partner, DBMC Restaurants, which will develop 30 stores over the next seven years. Its area of…
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California Pizza Kitchen moves into Latin America
December 17, 2020
California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with Costa Rica-based specialty retailer, Morpho Travel Retail, to grow its global footprint in Latin America and open…
read nowToast donating $35M to restaurant recovery
December 17, 2020
Toast POS, a restaurant management platform, is donating $35 million worth of free services and funding as part of a winter restaurant relief plan to support…
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Papa John's intros its own 'surprise inside' this season
December 17, 2020
Papa John's is getting in on the seasonal gift-wrapping action with its own pleasingly packaged surprise of stuffed crust pizzas filled with cheese, beginning…
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