DoorDash offers drivers hourly pay option

June 29, 2023

Delivery company DoorDash is offering drivers the option to be paid hourly on deliveries, adding to its longstanding payment option of being paid per delivery.

Domino's adding to electric-vehicle fleet

June 28, 2023

Domino's will expand its electric pizza delivery fleet by adding 300 additional custom-braded 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles by the end of the year. An…

Pizza Hut tests 'Underground Deliveries' in subway as part of movie tie-in

June 21, 2023

Pizza Hut recently tested "Underground Deliveries" as part of a tie in with the upcoming feature film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem" premiering…

4 Common Delivery Points of Friction and How to Fix Them

The pizza delivery landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and operators face a host of new challenges.

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.

Boston Pizza partners with SkiptheDishes for delivery, pick-up

May 17, 2023

Canadian pizza chain Boston Pizza has partnered with Canadian food delivery network SkiptheDishes, according to a press release.

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…

Software-as-a-Service helps make native pizza delivery successful

Pizza brands should continue to excel at first-party delivery, just as they have done for decades.  To address the new competition from third-party agencies…

Michigan power company offers rebates to Domino's Pizza for EV use

March 24, 2023

Power company Consumers Energy is providing rebates for electric vehicle chargers at seven Domino's Pizza locations in Michigan that will serve customers with…

Domino's India franchisee guarantees pizza 20 minutes from order

March 6, 2023

A Domino's franchisee in India is offering fresh, hot pizza delivered 20 minutes after ordering. The guarantee is available in Bengaluru, according to a report…

5 underused technology capabilities for pizza brands

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

Ingenuity and early adoption align with the pizza industry as far back as the 19th century, possibly even further. In case you're unfamiliar with the story of…

Unlocking Memorable Restaurant Experiences by Enhancing Brand Consistency

Customers expect standardized experiences and when those expectations are not met, it can cause confusion, misinterpretation of company values, loss of trust…

How Restaurants Use Thermal Printers For Online Ordering With DoorDash, Uber Eats & More

In today’s digital age, online ordering is more popular than ever, especially in the restaurant industry. Find out how it works with your thermal receipt…

Slice Factory makes big business out of pizza by slice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Slice Factory, based in Chicago, has 13 units. Pizza by the slice is the company's primary focus, and 50% of business comes from its signature "Slice-Thrus."

Mister O1 proves pizza can be extraordinary

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is helmed by Renato Viola, a pizza chef who hails from Southern Italy. Viola believes in doing one thing really well, and for him…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Growth ahead for global online food delivery

January 10, 2023

The global online on-demand food delivery services market will increase by $266.05 billion by 2027 with a growth rate of 24.64%.

Gyro to introduce delivery robot for hotels, restaurants

January 3, 2023

Gyro, a provider of sense and motion control mobility products, has introduced its Distribution Robot to provide 24/7 delivery of room services in hotels and…

Value, support makes Little Caesars attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has been a privately held company since its founding in 1959. Typically a private company, Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro sat down with…