NorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features

March 15, 2016

Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…

Cicis unveils new restaurant prototype

March 15, 2016

Cicis has unveiled the first location to feature its new "Maverick" restaurant design.

Commodities: Gasoline prices on the rise

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese decreased, wheat and gasoline increased significantly, natural gas remained low, and pizza stocks were down.

To be or not to be: Top 3 things pizza operators should never do

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

Knowing what needs to be done is important. Knowing what should never be done could be critical.

HotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network

March 14, 2016

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.

Restaurant sales growth weak despite February improvement

March 14, 2016

Chain restaurants posted positive same-store sales growth of 0.4 percent in February after a slow January.

ADP report reveals franchise job growth in February

March 11, 2016

Franchise sector 2016 job growth in the U.S. was up by 18,500 in February, according to the latest ADP National Franchise Report.

Marco's Pizza celebrates community with 700th store

March 11, 2016

Marco's Pizza is celebrating its milestone 700th location in Tyler, Texas, by delivering 7,000 pizzas to first-responders all over the country.

OrderSnapp launches new kiosk, table top ordering systems

March 10, 2016

OrderSnapp, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for restaurants with major take-out and delivery businesses, debuted its first kiosk and…

Manitowoc Foodservice debuts as independent, publicly traded company

March 7, 2016

Manitowoc Foodservice Inc, a supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, has debuted as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spinoff from The…

Commodities: Natural gas hits historic low

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The prices for cheese, wheat decreased and gasoline increased, natural gas fell significantly, and pizza stocks fluctuated.

4 ways to control your food costs in 2016

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Commodity prices have temporarily fallen and taken some pressure off food cost. Now is the time for strategic buyers to align with manufacturers, distributors…

HotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things

March 4, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Canada Selects SpeedLine as POS partner

At a franchise meeting in Vancouver this week, Papa Murphy’s Canada announced that the company has partnered with SpeedLine to provide point of sale technology…

Commodities: A mixed report

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese fluctuated, wheat decreased, gasoline increased, natural gas fell and pizza stocks rose.

Funding your pizza franchise in 2016

Wouldn't it be great if your franchise funding options were as tasty as the pizza you believe in?

The Pizza ATM: Gimmick or marketing genius?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Although it's not yet in America, the Pizza ATM has been producing and dispensing pizzas in Europe for the past 13 years. Its owner has set it sights on…

Domino's earnings on a 'positive cycle'

February 26, 2016

Domino's strong sales and store-count growth capped a good year for the company.

Marco's Pizza featured on 'Undercover Boss'

February 25, 2016

Marco's Pizza President and Chief Operating Officer Bryon Stephens appeared on the CBS show "Undercover Boss."

Commodities: Pizza stocks rally

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The price for cheese remained steady, wheat and gasoline increased, natural gas fell, and pizza stocks rebounded.