Uncle Joe’s Famous Pizzeria growing through acquisitions

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria was purchased by Scott and Tana Gerber in 2023. The brand is growing by acquiring pizzerias whose owners are looking to retire or…

The value of loyalty programs for grocery stores

A loyalty program has a positive impact by increasing customer frequency, improving customer retention, growing the average basket, and ensuring profitability.

MOD Pizza taps Bikky for customer data insights

April 17, 2024

Fast-casual pizza chain MOD Pizza has partnered with Bikky, a customer data platform designed for multi-unit restaurants, to leverage Bikky's analytics…

Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

Pizza Factory's culture, ethos builds solid company with individuality

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Factory owner and franchisee Mary Jane Riva shares insight on menu strategy and store models.

TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

2024 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

What a year our winners had! From new store openings to same-store sales increases, the nominees of Pizza Marketplace’s Movers & Shakers have, indeed, shook…

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Why Food Packaging Labels Are Essential to Online Order Fulfillment

Online order fulfillment and food packaging labels increase restaurant and grocery stores’ productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Pizzeria da Laura owner's dream a long time coming

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Laura Meyer opened Pizzeria da Laura last year. Customers don't realize there's a real face behind the company, so connecting with her patrons is paramount.

Marco's Pizza franchisees lean into culture, training

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason fell in love with Marco's Pizza and have since opened seven units in Virginia.

6 things your POS needs to do in 2024

by Shannon Chirone — SVP, Marketing, HungerRush

POS systems aren't just cash registers anymore. They're silent partners, teammates and the engines propelling successes. Utilize these six things your POS…

Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Old Scratch Pizza has ‘Midwesternly Neapolitan’ philosophy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dayton, Ohio-based Old Scratch Pizza has four locations. Founder Eric Soller calls the brand 'Midwesternly Neapolitan.' The pizza is rooted in Neapolitan…

Karvelas Pizza Co. focuses on scratch-made food, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Karvelas Pizza Co. makes a splash in small-town Georgia with food made from scratch, a focus on customer service and a training program designed to help…

Star Micronics Unveils A New Line Of High-Performance Barcode Scanners

The latest line of 1D/2D barcode scanners include wireless, USB handheld, and desktop models, and are Star-branded for assured quality.

Navigating 6 Key Business Trends Impacting POS VARs

Discover the major business trends of 2023 and 2024 and explore the challenges faced by POS VARs in today's dynamic digital landscape.

Maintaining a legacy brand paramount for Cicis Pizza president

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, to learn…

Experts make predictions for restaurant operations in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant brands and industry experts weigh in on trends expected for the new year.