Commodities: A good week to be in the pizza biz

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

Despite all the doomsayers last week, predicting the beginning of a restaurant recession, pizza restaurateurs had a very good week last year at the market.

Pokemon GO ... away? Restaurants liable if distracted diners are hurt

By Nicholas Resetar/ Attorney

Self-order kiosks gain fans among restaurants, consumers

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The quick service and fast casual restaurant formats may offer their customers different experiences, but both are starting to leverage self-order kiosks to…

What the best-dressed pizzas are wearing now

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

Almonds, arugula, potatoes and eggs, are just a few of the players in the results of our completely unscientific poll of cool and surprisingly tasty pizza…

World's largest food service provider goes totally cage-free

September 15, 2016

The world’s largest food service provider, Compass Group, said today it is replacing all of its eggs — liquid and shelled — with cage-free varieties in 5…

Domino's adds one more way to order online

September 15, 2016

Domino’s Pizza took another digital jump in delivery technology this week, announcing that it will use bot technology to let U.S. customers with a pizza…

The rise of the grocerant triggers rising food-safety concerns

September 15, 2016

For proof that an increasing number of Americans are purchasing "restaurant-style food" at their groceries, you need look no further than the fact that this…

Olo Dispatch covers nation, half of US population

September 14, 2016

Digital ordering service provider Olo has announced that its year-old Dispatch delivery service now covers all of the U.S. and half of the nation's population…

Marco's prepares for major growth in Iowa

September 14, 2016

Marco’s Pizza said its ready to plant a growing crop of 31 new restaurants in Iowa, which will create more than 750 new jobs in the Hawkeye State. The pizza…

Investors pump $4.5M into New England pizza chain

September 14, 2016

New England-based Oath Craft Pizza closed on a $4.5 million Series A investment this week led by Boston-based venture capital firm, Breakaway Ventures. This…

The franchisee's financial 4: Top tips to get investors to show you the money (Part 2 of a series on restaurant financial issues)

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

In yesterday's initial part of this series, readers got expert advise on equipment leasing options and how they can help with your overall food service…

New research shows steep decline in lunch traffic

September 13, 2016

More harrowing news today on the possible decline in business across food service, but this time the research revolves specifically around the lunch day-part…

California Pizza Kitchen kicks some life into cauliflower this fall

September 13, 2016

Spicy cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bacon and wild mushrooms are warming up the fall menu at California Pizza Kitchen. The restaurant is adding three new…

To lease or not to lease: 5 tips, if that is your question (Part 1 of 2 on restaurant financing issues)

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

In a business that demands a steady and relatively liquid cash flow, leasing equipment can make a lot of sense. Here are five tips to help you decide what…

Commodities: Prices on the rise

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

The price of commodities were mostly on the rise last week, while the value of pizza stocks fell, making the holiday week less than happy one for those in the…

The 'munchies' effect: How cannabis legalization will effect QSR traffic

by Eli Portnoy — CEO, Sense360

Will Colorado's legalization of marijuana increase traffic for the state's restaurants?

(Not-so) Little Caesars upsized headquarters under construction;

September 8, 2016

Little Caesars this week broke ground on what will be its $150 million world headquarters in downtown Detroit. This is the first new headquarters construction…

Two franchisees to open 35 Toppers Pizza locations

September 8, 2016

Toppers Pizza has signed on two new franchisees and longtime "pizza people," who collectively are planning to open 35 locations in Colorado,Wyoming, Virginia…

Study: 3 restaurant priorities that pay off big

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

A newly released study from Deloitte shows that a huge chunk of frequent diners prefer to order online, but at quick service restaurants they end up spending…

Leadership partners with investment firm to acquire Cicis

September 7, 2016

Cicis pizza buffet has new owners. The Arlon Group, a food and agriculture investment firm, has partnered with the chain's current management team to acquire…