Study links unfiltered coffee to high cholesterol

May 13, 2022

A recent study form Norway indicates coffee consumption can lead to higher levels of cholesterol, especially unfiltered coffee, according to a Daily Journal…

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…

Papa Gino’s announces expansion in retail stores

May 2, 2022

Massachusetts-based Papa Gino's retail frozen pizza is now available at nearly 600 Walmart, Market Basket and Hannaford locations across the U.S. The brand has…

PizzaWala's ready to franchise using family recipes, experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Michigan-based PizzaWala's uses family recipes steeped in Indian tradition. After the pandemic halted efforts to grow, the concept is ready to franchise.

Pizza Inn adds XL pizza to buffet, carryout

April 20, 2022

Buffet concept Pizza Inn has added an extra large pizza to its menu for carryout or buffet.

Papa Johns appeals to pepperoni lovers with 'epic' pizza, spicy rolls

April 18, 2022

Papa Johns is appealing to pepperoni fans with the launch of an Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza and Spicy Pepperoni Rolls, according to a company press…

Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.

Domino's brings back mint chocolate cookies in Ireland

April 11, 2022

Mint chocolate fans rejoice … but only if you're in Ireland. Domino's Pizza is bringing back its Domino's cookies with After Eight, which are filled with After…

MOD Pizza's latest dessert helps fund employee grants

April 6, 2022

MOD Pizza has released its latest limited-edition "Squad Cake" — a lime-flavored white cake filled with tarte lime cream covered in a white chocolate coating…

How to determine when it's time to boost menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In part one of a two-part series, we take a look at making the decision to raise prices and how to do so without losing the customer base.

Automating the Future of Food via Pizza

Kitchen operators are increasingly turning to technology to thrive. Once again, pizzerias are leading the way.

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.

Honey's Pizza opens in San Luis Obispo, California

March 30, 2022

Independent pizzeria Honey's Pizza has opened for business in San Luis Obispo, California, according to a KSBY report.

Your Pie adds 14-inch pizzas to menu

March 29, 2022

Fast casual pizza franchise Your Pie has added 14-inch large pizzas to its menu, according to a press release.

Star Micronics Introduces a New Line of mG-T Scales, Innovative Designs for Point of Sale

Star Micronics releases the mG-T12, mG-T30, and mG-T60 point-of-sale scales, trade legal, built for accuracy, large platter size, and supports Bluetooth…

Pincho, Hattie B’s tapping Thanx hidden menu capability

March 18, 2022

Florida-based burger and kebab concept Pincho and Nashville-based Hattie B's Hot Chicken are deploying hidden menus to diners by tapping Thanx Loyalty 3.…

Smokin’ Oak Wood Fired Pizza & Taproom pairs 2 perennial favorites

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

What goes better with pizza than beer? At Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom, guests can enjoy both with a self-serve taproom designed to give guests a…

Tavana's Pizza opens in Rising Sun, Indiana

March 9, 2022

Tavana's Pizza has opened in Rising Sun, Indiana, according to an WSCH report.

Tennessee lawmakers drop proposed beverage tax

March 7, 2022

The Tennessee House of Representatives has withdrawn a bill to levy a 5-cent tax on non-alcoholic carbonated beverage containers, thanks to lobbying by the…