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Marco's prepares for major growth in Iowa
September 14, 2016
Marco’s Pizza said its ready to plant a growing crop of 31 new restaurants in Iowa, which will create more than 750 new jobs in the Hawkeye State. The pizza…
read nowInvestors pump $4.5M into New England pizza chain
September 14, 2016
New England-based Oath Craft Pizza closed on a $4.5 million Series A investment this week led by Boston-based venture capital firm, Breakaway Ventures. This…
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The franchisee's financial 4: Top tips to get investors to show you the money (Part 2 of a series on restaurant financial issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In yesterday's initial part of this series, readers got expert advise on equipment leasing options and how they can help with your overall food service…
read nowNew research shows steep decline in lunch traffic
September 13, 2016
More harrowing news today on the possible decline in business across food service, but this time the research revolves specifically around the lunch day-part…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen kicks some life into cauliflower this fall
September 13, 2016
Spicy cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bacon and wild mushrooms are warming up the fall menu at California Pizza Kitchen. The restaurant is adding three new…
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To lease or not to lease: 5 tips, if that is your question (Part 1 of 2 on restaurant financing issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In a business that demands a steady and relatively liquid cash flow, leasing equipment can make a lot of sense. Here are five tips to help you decide what…
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Commodities: Prices on the rise
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The price of commodities were mostly on the rise last week, while the value of pizza stocks fell, making the holiday week less than happy one for those in the…
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The 'munchies' effect: How cannabis legalization will effect QSR traffic
by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360
Will Colorado's legalization of marijuana increase traffic for the state's restaurants?
read now(Not-so) Little Caesars upsized headquarters under construction;
September 8, 2016
Little Caesars this week broke ground on what will be its $150 million world headquarters in downtown Detroit. This is the first new headquarters construction…
read nowTwo franchisees to open 35 Toppers Pizza locations
September 8, 2016
Toppers Pizza has signed on two new franchisees and longtime "pizza people," who collectively are planning to open 35 locations in Colorado,Wyoming, Virginia…
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Study: 3 restaurant priorities that pay off big
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A newly released study from Deloitte shows that a huge chunk of frequent diners prefer to order online, but at quick service restaurants they end up spending…
read nowLeadership partners with investment firm to acquire Cicis
September 7, 2016
Cicis pizza buffet has new owners. The Arlon Group, a food and agriculture investment firm, has partnered with the chain's current management team to acquire…
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15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…
read nowAmazon restaurant service arrives in London
September 7, 2016
A week after going live with Prime Restaurants in Houston, Amazon is offering the service in London for Prime customers.
read nowPie Five opens 2 new stores
September 6, 2016
Pie Five Pizza opens two new East Coast state locations this Thursday, including one in The Shops at Willow Lawn in Richmond, Virginia, and one on Campbell…
read nowStevi B's partners with Dr Pepper, promotes Feastgate LTO
September 6, 2016
Fast casual pizza buffet Stevi B’s is partnering with Dr Pepper for an SEC Championship Game giveaway as part of its fall Feastgate LTO menu promotion…
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How a free meal can make customers for life
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taking a chance with a free meal coupon can pay off in big ways with new customers in the market.
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Technavio names Top 5 food-delivery services
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Technavio's latest research names the Top 5 players in home delivery worldwide, as well as some of the major market forces.
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Commodities: Cheese, wheat prices down, pizza stocks up
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
For pizza restaurateurs, it was largely a good week, with cheese prices continuing their descent, along with lower wheat prices and mostly improved pizza stock…
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8 ways to cut drive-thru times
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The following eight expert tips for cutting drive -thru times should get your pick-up lanes moving along faster than ever.
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