Cicis Pizza offers $4.99 buffet for limited time

January 11, 2024

Cicis Pizza is offering its all-you-can-eat buffet for $4.99 on Mondays and Tuesdays through Feb. 13. A digital coupon can be found on the brand's website…

Navigating 6 Key Business Trends Impacting POS VARs

Discover the major business trends of 2023 and 2024 and explore the challenges faced by POS VARs in today's dynamic digital landscape.

Maintaining a legacy brand paramount for Cicis Pizza president

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, to learn…

SynergySuite ranked #30 in the Deloitte 2023 Technology Fast 50 Awards

Dublin, Ireland – 1 December 2023 — SynergySuite today announced that it ranked 30th in the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, a ranking of the 5…

Pizza Marketplace's most-clicked feature stories in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Marketplace's feature stories take look at everything from loyalty programs to operations both big and small. Here are the five most-clicked feature…

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 10 most clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Here’s all the news Pizza Marketplace’s readers clicked on the most in 2023.

Hard work pays off in pies for The Original Goodfella's

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Original Goodfella's brought wood-fired pizza to Staten Island 30 years ago. With a new location and a well-constructed culture, the award-winning pizzeria…

It’s That Time Of Year: Is Your Retail POS Technology Ready For Holiday Pop-Up Shops?

If you’re selling products at a holiday pop-up shop or market this year, the right retail POS technology can make all the difference.

How Willow Street Pizza focuses on freshness, passion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

California-based Willow Street Pizza has two locations. The brand thrives on fresh ingredients, and it has several long-term employees who bring passion to…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

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Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…

Buddy's Pizza on the rise of Detroit-style in the pizza industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

We talked to Buddy's new CEO, Chris Tussing, to learn the history of Detroit-style pizza and what's making the style so popular in this episode of the Pizza…

WOWorks, Craveworthy Brands, Cousins Maine Lobster execs talk menu optimization, strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Adam Terranova, senior director of growth for WOWorks, Jeremy Theisen, chief growth and development officer at Craveworthy Brands and Annie Tselikis, director…

Punxsy Pizza breaks the mold with unmatched dedication, upscale ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Anthony started Punxsy Pizza in 2014 after running a mid-level regional franchise for nearly 20 years. Starting with a new name, number and his own…

Capriotti’s, Wing Zone, Swamp Dawg, Goodcents execs talk growth with lean teams

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant labor shortages have become a pervasive issue, affecting both corporate and store-level operations. Three restaurant executives discussed labor…

Cousins continue family legacy with Artichoke Basille’s Pizza success story

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is a New York City mainstay with 16 units. The brand has begun to franchise, and a store might be coming to your community soon.

How restaurant owners can ease the pressure of inflation

Restaurant owners are facing dramatic increases in operating costs. Fortunately, there are ways they can fight back.

Customer service still tops for restaurant staff

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler talks to Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings, an emerging wing brand out of New York City.

Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 11, 2023

Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…

Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…