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Webinar leverages data to show loyalty programs improve bottom line
July 6, 2022
Loyalty programs are smarter, more intuitive and easier to use than ever before. Having a solid loyalty program in place can increase guest frequency, improve…
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Bertucci’s to roll back prices
July 6, 2022
In honor of Bertucci's celebrating 40 years in business, the brick-oven pizza brand is rolling back prices to the 1980s on select items. For a limited time…
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Piestro partners with Serve Robotics to deliver pizzas
July 6, 2022
Robotic pizzeria Piestro has partnered with Serve Robotics, an autonomous sidewalk delivery company, according to a press release.
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LaRosa's creates new pizza, giveaways for Lexington, Kentucky anniversary
July 6, 2022
Cincinnati-based LaRosa's Family Pizzeria opened its first store in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2019, adding a second soon in nearby Richmond, Kentucky. To…
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Americana inks deal for 100 Pizza Hut locations in Saudia Arabia
July 5, 2022
Yum Brands has reached a deal with Middle East franchisee Americana to open 100 Pizza Hut restaurants in Saudia Arabia. The deal is to be conducted over the…
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Tasty Hut LLC acquires 27 Pizza Hut restaurants
July 5, 2022
Tasty Brands LP, an affiliate of Triton Pacific, has announced that its portfolio company, Tasty Hut LLC, has acquired 27 franchised Pizza Hut restaurants…
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Pizza TBD to launch in DC area
July 1, 2022
The Catalogue house of consumer brands, led by Founder and CEO Steve Salis, will open Pizza TBD within Ensemble Digital Kitchen, a digital dining hub serving…
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Hungry Howie's launches dill pickle flavored crust
July 1, 2022
Hungry Howie's has rolled out a dill pickle flavored crust and a Pickle Bacon Ranch pizza, according to a press release.
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Middleby acquires ice, soft serve, slush equipment maker
June 30, 2022
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Icetro, a maker of ice, soft serve and slush machines used in commercial foodservice, for an undisclosed sum, according to a…
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June 30, 2022
Blaze Pizza restaurants in Charlotte and Asheville, N.C. will donate a portion of its sales of certain pizzas designated as "Hero Pies" to the Salute to Heroes…
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Mici Italian opens Arizona location
June 30, 2022
Mici Italian has opened its first location outside of its home state of Denver. The store, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is the first restaurant to debut the…
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Donatos eyes Pennsylvania for growth
June 30, 2022
Donatos has set a goal to open 10 to 15 locations in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. This comes after brand partner Red Robin Gourmet Burgers began serving…
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Middleby acquires auto-guided vehicle maker
June 29, 2022
The Middleby Corp. has acquired Proxaut, a manufacturer of automated guided vehicles for the food industry and industrial processing companies for an…
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Slice Factory to use custom AI robot
June 29, 2022
Chicago-based Slice Factory has teamed up with Nala Robotics, an AI tech company, to supply the company with a custom designed and installed an autonomous chef…
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Marco’s Pizza set to open 1,100th store
June 29, 2022
Marco's Pizza will open its 1,100th store in July, located in Dundee, Florida. The restaurant is owned by Kal Gullapalli, according to a press release.
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Little Caesars eyes Hawaii as next state for growth
June 29, 2022
Little Caesars is looking to grow its presence in Hawaii with a goal of opening more than 16 new franchise stores across the islands by 2027, according to a…
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Mici Italian rebrands with new visuals, website
June 29, 2022
Mici Italian has rebranded in partnership with Denver-based branding company Wunder Werkz. The first completed phase of the rebranding included the launch of a…
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Older Gen Z consumers aren’t hitting restaurants like earlier generation
June 28, 2022
While older Gen Zers should be hitting their peak restaurant visit stage, their visits are much less than the previous generation at their age.
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How to make your people your best assets
June 28, 2022
Ask any restaurant operator what their biggest challenges are, and you will likely hear "recruitment and retention." Finding good employees is challenging.
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Study: Dining at home will remain heightened through 2024
June 28, 2022
More people are eating at home due to rising costs. Dining at home peaked during the pandemic but has since normalized — but are still above the pre-pandemic…
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