The incredible growing menu: Taking your digital system chain-wide

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As digital menus become the new standard at quick-service restaurants — both inside and at the drive-thru — it’s becoming increasingly critical to make these…

Reuters report says restaurants and robotics still haven't mixed

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Reuters today published a story on the use of robots in food service, which shows that most restaurateurs are staying with humans for the bulk of their needs…

Study: UK says 'God save the restaurant industry'

October 4, 2016

NPD Group said its latest food service tracking results show that Brits may want out of the European Union, but their love of eating out has never been…

Free books and fire truck-delivered pizza: Two pizza powerhouses show benefits of cause-based campaigns

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Mega-chain pizza brands, Domino's and Pizza Hut, are pulling out all the stops this fall to show the world how the Big Pie Guys and Gals do marketing with a…

Commodities: Yum Brands only gainer during a tough week for pizza stocks

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Aside from Pizza Hut parent, Yum Brands, last week was a pretty rough one for pizza stocks.

Papa John's expands in land of the pharaohs

October 1, 2016

Papa John's is expanding in Egypt. Papa John's franchisee, Vantage Egypt for Tourism and Entertainment, operating for a decade, will open 18 more units, in…

Pizza Hut cuts pie prices for Pizza Month

October 1, 2016

Pizza Hut is promoting National Pizza Month this October by offering customers two medium pizzas at $6.99 each, with the customer's choice of style, toppings…

The Restaurant Review Dance: Four steps to a better reputation

The importance of both knowing, and fiercely protecting your restaurant’s reputation online, is integral to business success today in any area of food service.

Cloud POS vs. digital ordering engine: Everything you need to know

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

As more restaurant brands develop digital ordering capabilities, restaurant technologists must understand the key differences between a cloud POS and a…

Yum! Brands okays separation, increases dividend and appoints board member

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Lots of high-level action occurring this week at Yum Brands with its board of directors giving the go-ahead to the previously announced separation of the…

Rave restaurant group taps director of franchise development

September 28, 2016

Pie Five and Pizza Inn parent, Rave restaurant, has tapped restaurant industry veteran, Brett Heinen, as director of franchise development.

Old Chicago adds 24 units in 8 states

September 27, 2016

On the heels of 2015’s record-breaking $254 million in system-wide revenue and 27 consecutive months of positive comp sales, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom…

Pieology 'toasts' all-in-one POS

September 26, 2016

 Pieology Pizzeria has deployed Toast Restaurant's POS system throughout its 130 current locations, according to a company press release. 

Commodities: Another profitable week for pizza operators

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Aside from stabilizing auto fuel prices and slightly rising natural gas prices, last week was a particularly rosy one for pizza restaurateurs' bottom lines.

Changing of the guard at Papa Murphy's

September 23, 2016

Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc appointed its current director, Jean M. Birch, to board chair as of the end of this month. She has served as director for the…

Troubles at Pie Five lead to negative fiscal 2016 for Rave Restaurant Group

September 23, 2016

Rave Restaurant Group today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year, ending June 26. A news release about the results explains that…

Pieology opens 5th Alabama location

September 21, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its fifth Alabama location, this one in Montgomery, according to a news release. The unit in the Chase Corner development of the…

Rooting out today's top culinary trends

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Root vegetables are the food service trend of the moment, according to research on the top plant-based edibles in restaurant kitchens and menus from market…

Texas groups join NRF to sue Labor Department over new overtime rule

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A group of Texas chambers of commerce has joined the NRF to file suit on behalf of the "millions of employers and employees" that the groups say the new rules…

Pizza Hut hires former Wal-Mart tech officer for e-commerce post

September 20, 2016

Pizza Hut has created a chief customer officer position and appointed Helen Vaid as the first person to fill the role, according to a news release. The former…