Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.

How Emmy Squared made its mark on Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Emily Hyland just opened the 14th Emmy Squared, a Detroit-style pizzeria with a menu as diverse as its clientele. The company has grown down the East Coast but…

Atmosphere Expands to Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Extending Global Footprint of its Fast-Growing Streaming Platform

Atmosphere announced today the expansion of operations into Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Pizza Hut promotes David Graves to US president role

October 6, 2021

Pizza Hut has promoted David Graves as its U.S. president effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Atmosphere Launches Atmosphere News, Transforming News For the Out-Of-Home Television Market

Atmosphere announced today the launch of Atmosphere News. The new channel was purpose-built to provide a TV news experience optimized for out-of-home…

10 tips to celebrate National Pizza Month

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October is National Pizza Month. Here are 10 quick ways to generate buzz and increase check averages.

Pizza Inn partners with Arkansas State running back

October 6, 2021

Pizza Inn and Lincoln Pare, a second year running back with Arkansas State, are joining forces in a collaborative partnership.

Stoner’s Pizza launches 1st Denver location

October 6, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint opened a Denver location Monday at 6460 E. Yale Ave.

Happy Joe’s continues Missouri expansion, eyes London presence

October 6, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream franchisee Satish Pardeshi plans to expand to four total locations in Missouri with additional sites in Arnold and Branson…

Little Caesars sets goal for New England expansion

October 5, 2021

Little Caesars aims to expand its presence in the New England region and has set a goal of 50 units across Boston and Providence by 2026.

Investment firm buys investor share in Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

October 4, 2021

A San Francisco investment firm, The Meritage Group, is buying an ownership stake in Lou Malnati's Pizzeria but nothing, from leadership to pizza quality, will…

Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer, and Rob Sopkin, SVP, chief development officer, at Panera Bread, shared the keynote at the Fast Casual Executive…

Failure never an option for brewery pizza pioneer

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse Pizza pioneered the casual dining pizzeria in California. Now in its thirtieth year, the company found brewing their own beer to be the…

Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

Franchise focus: Franchising a family affair at Little Caesars

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Little Caesars is no lightweight brand when it comes to succeeding at franchising. Find out the keys to the brand's success in this interview with Craig…

How employee hiring, retention has changed in the past year

by Shahpour Nejad — Founder/PRESIDENT/CEO, Pizza Guys Franchises Inc.

Pizza Guys CEO Shahpour Nejad explains his company's approach to employee hiring and retention and why it's important to listen to employees' needs and…

What the restaurant industry can learn from Amazon

by James Shea

James Shea, director of content strategy at Zuppler, explains why restaurant and foodservice operators should take a long hard look at Amazon's model and how…

Focus Brands International leader talks success in the post-COVID world

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Focus Brands International President Beto Guajardo shared his insight, as well as personal and professional lessons in business growth, during his keynote…

Tyson Foods boosts Q3 2021 sales, earnings

August 10, 2021

Tyson Foods Inc. reported improved sales and earnings for the three months ending July 3, 2021 compared to Q3, 2020, according to a press release.

US Foods reports improved sales, earnings for Q2 2021

August 10, 2021

US Foods Holding Corp. reported strong sales and earnings for the second quarter of 2021 ending July 3 as markets lifted in-person dining restrictions on…