Parlour fits niche in region lacking craft concepts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Parlour, a five-unit concept in the Louisville, Kentucky, area, fills a niche for craft pizza, beer and cocktails. The brand will begin franchising this summer.

Offer Complete POS Hardware Setups & Boost Your Reseller Business

Learn how offering complete POS and self-service hardware setups can help value-added resellers (VARs) and ISVs boost their business revenue.

Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

3 Steps to Level Up Your 2023 People Strategy

Join HourWork, the proven HR platform trusted by 10,000-plus quick service restaurants across the US, for their 2023 People Planning Webinar.

Near's New State of Global Consumer Behavior Survey

Near’s State of Global Consumer Behavior Survey Reveals 60% of Leaders Are Rethinking Business Strategy Based on Consumer Behavior in Past Year; 70% Concerned…

Palo Mesa Pizza brings Neapolitan, Roman, traditional pies to California's Central Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Palo Mesa Pizza fuels the pizza needs of California's Central Coast. The five-unit brand offers traditional pizza, but also Neapolitan and Roman-style.

North America pizza love driving market growth

May 15, 2023

Thanks to pizza lovers in North America the pizza market is projected to grow by $51.38 billion through 2026 with North America accounting for 43% of the…

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…