SynergySuite Clinches Double Gold Triumph at the Titan Awards for 2nd Consecutive Year

SynergySuite Shines Bright with Double Gold Titan Awards, Tops List of Restaurants, and Operation Management Solutions for the Second Consecutive Year!

Star Micronics & ClearTEQ Provide Optimal POS Solution To Specialty Market East Meats West

Star Micronics & ClearTEQ partner together to provide an optimal POS solution to specialty market and small business, East Meats West

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Italian Disco marries old-school fare with modern flair

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Baltimore's Italian Disco pairs old-school Italian fare with modern cultural flair that makes it a standout on a crowded food scene. With a stellar pizza…

Papa Johns enjoys global sales bump in Q1

May 5, 2023

While international comparable sales dipped 6% compared to a year ago and North America comparable sales landed flat, Papa Johns recorded another quarter of…

4 Key Takeaways On Retail Profitability From The 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study

Learn the four main takeaways on retail profitability and business operations insights from the 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study.

3 ways to recapture ‘no preference’ customers

In the face of rising inflation, more pizza consumers are opting for less expensive in-home options. With the right incentives, restaurants can win them back…

SynergySuite Wins Gold Stevie® Award for 2023 Company of the Year

SynergySuite Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Company of the Year and Bronze Award for Achievement in Organization Recovery in the 2023 American Business Awards®

Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap prides itself on team members, food quality

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Lena's Wood-fired Pizza & Tap is run by team members who feel like family to its owners. The Alexandria, Virginia-based pizzeria opened in 2017 and has kept…

Innovative Foodservice Group buys Foodservice & Restaurant Supply

April 21, 2023

The Innovative Foodservice Group, a Tampa, Florida-based organization consisting of foodservice distributors, has acquired Foodservice & Restaurant Supply…

Pizza Inn opens another Oklahoma location

April 20, 2023

Pizza Inn has opened a store in Enid, Oklahoma at 702 East Maine.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar focuses on house-made ingredients to stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar makes the majority of its items in-house. Yes, labor is intensive, but the quality of food is outstanding and sets the brand…

Restaurant prices outpacing grocery since inflation hit

April 13, 2023

Restaurant prices are increasing faster than grocery costs for the first time since inflation became a bigger consumer issue over the past year.

Sandwiching Success: Unveiling The Power Of POS Tech In Our Latest Deli EBook

In our latest eBook, “3 Ways POS Tech and Hardware Improve Deli Operations and Customer Experiences,” we delve into the transformative power of modern…

Breakfast traffic driving restaurant recovery

April 6, 2023

The morning meal is the prime driver in helping the U.S. restaurant industry recover from pandemic-related losses.

2023 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list identifies and rewards some of the most innovative and successful companies in the industry. Pizza brands…

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Star Micronics Prepares Channel Partners For Future POS Industry Changes

Star’s Christophe Naasz, Director of Global Business Development, shares his insights on anticipated industry changes and top trends for 2023 and beyond in…

2023 Top Tech-Savvy Restaurant Brands

As succeeding in the restaurant business becomes ever more complicated, many operators are turning to technology to overcome today’s challenges. Check out 1…

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Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Food Truck Operator names 'Food Trucks to Watch’ in 2023

The first-ever edition of Food Truck Operator’s free ‘Food Trucks to Watch in 2023’ report offers an insider look at two dozen food truck operations across the…

Pisa Lisa uses dough as canvas to create masterpieces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Sedona-based Pisa Lisa is the brainchild of Chef Lisa Dahl. Dahl moved to Sedona for a fresh start and opened several other restaurant concepts before…