RDI: Why restaurant leaders should know what that means today

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Where there is a will there's a way and in the restaurant industry consumers "will" take the easiest route to getting food delivered to their doors, one reason…

Domino's plants flag in Kosovo with Pristina store

June 19, 2018

Domino's Pizza has opened its first Kosovo store through a partnership with ICSG in the Balkans, Anatron, a news release said. The flagship store in Pristina…

Blaze moves into southern Indiana

June 15, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening a new location in Clarksville, Indiana in the Metro Louisville area on Monday, June 18, a news release said. The Veterans…

Meatless: It's not just for vegans anymore

June 14, 2018

NPD Group said data shows a clearly higher demand for plant-based proteins today, evidenced by 19 percent growth in cases of such proteins shipped from…

D-min-'s pizza wants your [Type O] blood

June 14, 2018

Domino's will "86" the two "Os" in its name through June 24 to help the American Red Cross tell Americans its Type O blood stores — along with those for the…

Historic Pepe's Pizzeria enters tomato market

June 14, 2018

The 93-year-old New Haven-style pizzeria brand, Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana, is undertaking a very modern-day business launch by producing its own retail tomato…

Slices and 'suds': A match made in beer wall heaven

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Beer on tap. Beer by the pitcher. Beer wall. What's the difference? Well, according to one California pizza restaurateur, the difference is sales.

Domino's asks 'Do you want pavement with that pizza, sir?'

In what is surely one of the more offbeat pizza brand promotions in the world of foodservice,  Domino's Pizza this week said it's now asking customers to…

Webinar: How to give your brand an online makeover

A free, hour-long webinar focuses on the intricacies and benefits of giving your brand's online presence a "makeover."

Commodities: Big smiles at Domino's, little grins at Papa John's

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

At the closing bell last Friday, the leadership behind two pizza stocks that have had very different stories this year were both likely going out for a…

Menu labeling expert's book a life-tested lesson in persistence

June 8, 2018

Restaurateurs, perhaps more than most in business, know the value of persistence and determination. But remaining persistent in the face of the most harrowing…

Pizza Inn's 'Express' concept multiplies in the Lone Star State

June 7, 2018

PIE, Pizza Inn's express concept, is off and running with another Texas location, this one in southeast Houston on South Sam Houston Parkway East near the…

Kotipizza, Social Burgerjoint have great May, but not Chalupa

June 7, 2018

Kotipizza reports that its total sales grew a hefty 12.9 percent in May 2018 compared to the same month last year. Same-store sales, based on sales figures…

Rosati's Pizza, Goodcents, Long John Silvers on 'growing' your customer experience

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Rosati's Pizza President Marla Topliff was among the leadership of three brands discussing ways to build in a quality-stamped customer experience even when…

[LIVE WEBINAR] Combating rising operating costs in a tight labor market

Make a note to join us June 19 for an hour of free expert guidance on taking some of the sting out of your labor costs, even as the hiring environment demands…

Commodities: Yum, Papa John's slide, but so do commodity prices

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Papa John's and Pizza Hut parent, Yum Brands slid in trading last week, but mostly lower commodity prices took some of the sting out of those losses.

Blaze, Pizzeria Mozza take part in annual campaign to fight AIDS

June 4, 2018

Several pizza brands are among those taking part in this fifth year of the AIDS Eat (Red) Save Lives campaign, using culinary products and experiences to…

Russo's pizza brands sign deal for Texas expansion

June 4, 2018

Russo's Restaurants announced today a development deal with veteran franchising entrepreneur Zafar "Jeff" Moosa to expand its presence in three major metro…

Papa John's takes the competition 'lying down' with new campaign

June 1, 2018

Papa John's has partnered with northeastern U.S. mattress retailer, Raymour & Flanigan, to promote both brands through a new campaign that gives…

Design partnership delivers BOGO: Restaurant kiosk edition

June 1, 2018

The infinite appeal of two-for-one offerings is part of the idea behind a new kiosk creation from the Vollrath Company and Christensen Consultants that allows…