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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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.

Mountain Mike's franchisee purchases fleet of EVs

February 25, 2022

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has purchased a fleet of 20 COLO Cargo electric vehicles from ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., according to a press…

Food delivery service for Black-owned restaurants expands to LA, NYC

February 23, 2022

Black and Mobile, a food delivery service that exclusively delivers for Black-owned restaurants, has announced its expansion to include Los Angeles and New…

Rascal House's catering, delivery programs set it apart in crowded field

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rascal House's concept is heavy on delivery and catering. Learn what sets the company apart in the QSR space and how the six-unit company plans to grow.

Mici Italian has big plans for 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mici Italian has seven units in the Denver area. The company is poised for growth and has plans to double its size in 2022.