ClusterTruck founder rolls out self-tested delivery platform

September 7, 2022

Chris Baggott and Meredith Sandland have created Empower Delivery, a software company that allows delivery-centric restaurants to profitably and sustainably…

Square Pie Guys brings Detroit-style pizza to San Francisco

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three-unit Square Pie Guys opened two units during a pandemic, and still the customers keep coming. Learn how Detroit-style pizza makes the concept a standout…

Blaze Pizza CEO: Pizzaverse tech still growing, staffing can be addressed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

During the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw addressed the rise in technology and current staffing challenges.

DoorDash, Uber Eats face slowing growth

July 21, 2022

Food delivery apps DoorDash and Uber Eats are facing slow growth after two years of massive growth due to COVID-19 and making a big marketing push to get back…

Piestro partners with Serve Robotics to deliver pizzas

July 6, 2022

Robotic pizzeria Piestro has partnered with Serve Robotics, an autonomous sidewalk delivery company, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's ready for growth, focuses on product over price

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has become a Midwestern mainstay with a wide variety of pizzas. The brand has more than 30 units in the pipeline.

Sarpino's Pizzeria USA sees sales increase with delivery, carryout concept

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sarpino's Pizzeria, already a delivery and carryout concept, didn't have to pivot like so many restaurants during the pandemic. Now, the 44-unit company is…

Fries, American cuisine are tops with order-out diners

May 25, 2022

When it comes to ordering out food Americans love their fries and American cuisine. And consumers are loving delivery services, with 83% ordering delivery as…

Uber taps autonomous cars, robots for Cali cities, adding car charge feature into app

May 18, 2022

Uber is launching pilot food delivery strategies, tapping robots and autonomous cars, in two California cities and also deploying an electric vehicle charging…

DoorDash expanding store footprint on Long Island

May 17, 2022

Food delivery company DoorDash is getting ready to open two DashMart convenience stores on Long Island, New York.

Pizza Ranch focuses on small-town operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch focuses on towns with populations of 5,000 and less. Pizza Marketplace talked with Adrie Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch's founder and…

Carry-out losing traction thanks to delivery, drive-thru options

May 13, 2022

More restaurant customers than ever are visiting the drive-thru and using delivery services compared to carrying out food orders.

Gopuff introduces pizza brand for delivery

May 13, 2022

Commerce platform GoPuff has introduced The Mean Tomato, a pizza-focused brand and the first expansion of the company's freshly prepared food offering since…

Papa Gino's rewards driver who saved life

May 11, 2022

Deadham, Massachusetts-based Papa Gino's is rewarding a DoorDash driver who saved a customer's life with $1,000.

Why Thermal Printers Have A Place In Today’s Modern Kitchens

Last week, I had a chat with John Maieli, Channel Partner Executive at Star Micronics America. He had a vision: thermal printers in professional kitchens…

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life

To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…

There's nothing to hide at this North Carolina pizzeria

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

This pizzeria has no freezers or walls, and everything is made in-house. See how Aliño Pizzeria is thriving with a simple concept that still wows.

Miami leaders extend delivery app ordinance

March 29, 2022

An ordinance created last year to regulate app-based delivery and virtual restaurants has been renewed by Miami city leaders and is being applauded by Reef, an…

DoorDash debuts gas rewards program

March 16, 2022

Delivery platform DoorDash is launching a gas rewards program to help drivers facing increasing prices at the gas pump.