Katie's Pizza & Pasta to sell frozen pizzas in Walmart stores

September 27, 2024

Katie's Pizza & Pasta, based out of St. Louis, scored big on Walmart's Open Call product pitch day. The brand, which has three locations, earned a Golden…

Crust Pizza Co. scales in South, plans on growth in Southeast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Crust Pizza Co. is scaling in the Southeast. With 27 units and 15 planned for next year, the brand could become your latest competition.

Fast Casual Executive Summit session looks at menu trends as competitive edge

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit session next month in Denver, Colorado, will explore diversifying menu options as a method to increase a…

Pizza Inn offers deal on Fridays for high school sports fans

September 23, 2024

Pizza Inn is offering a Friday Nights Lights deal to celebrate high school sports, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's launches LTO with Everyday Value menu

September 20, 2024

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched its Everyday Value menu, a limited-time offer available through Nov. 12 with three large pizzas priced at $7.9…

Best local marketing ideas for your pizza operation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marketing doesn't have to be costly or difficult. With these eight local marketing ideas, a pizzeria can effectively increase sales and customer involvement…

MOD Pizza rolls out menu refresh

September 17, 2024

MOD Pizza has refreshed its menu to streamline the ordering process and give guests options, according to a press release.

Future-proofed multi-cultural beverage concepts expand across higher-ed campuses

Increased globalization of food culture is transforming campus dining. College, universities and their food service partners are launching specialty drink…

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024

The inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024 list recognizes the leaders and brands reshaping the catering landscape—those taking bold steps to drive…

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Fast Casual Executive Summit session to delve into third-party delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of speakers will discuss third-party delivery at the Fast Casual Executive Summit next month in Denver, Colorado.

5 key training mistakes and how to improve them

by John Meyers — COO, Marco's Pizza

In the fast-paced world of QSRs, where the quality of service can make or break a business, effective team member training is essential. These five training…

Strategies for handling high delivery demand

by Navi Sidhu — Marketing Specialist, SpeedLine Solutions

In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, managing delivery peak hours is crucial for maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational…

TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.

Little Caesars celebrates 65th anniversary with aggressive expansion

September 10, 2024

Little Caesars is marking its 65th anniversary with a flurry of growth. The company has announced numerous new multi-unit development agreements that will…

5 concepts compete for The Perfect Pitch 2024 title

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

From classroom to crust: Former teachers build Much Ado About Pizza in California

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Two former teachers take a Shakespearean approach to their carryout pizza shop in Pleasanton, California.

Chuck E. Cheese offers $99.99 birthday party for 6 kids

September 3, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese launches a $99.99 birthday package for 6 kids, offering a full party experience to help families save on birthday costs, addressing financial…

Slim Chickens CEO gives insight into brand's successes

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tom Gordon is CEO of Slim Chickens, a fast casual chicken brand with more than 280 units.

8 strategies to increase pizza sales

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza is a competitive business. Leveraging just one of these eight tips might increase a pizzeria's sales.

How Guest Feedback Can Transform Your Restaurant: A Comprehensive Guide

Guest feedback is essential for restaurants to improve operations, boost retention, and enhance the guest experience—but traditional methods like long receipt…