How to focus on lower-calorie without sacrificing taste, quality

by Christopher Hansen

Driven by cost and calories, many restaurants are looking for healthier and more nutritious options to entice repeat business. Christopher Hansen, assistant…

Pizza Hut partners with angry TikToker for promotion

October 12, 2021

Pizza Hut has announced the first-ever #ForYouPizza Challenge, a TikTok challenge encouraging pizza lovers to share their personalized $10 Tastemaker pizza…

Pieology, Foodbeast partner on LTO pizza

October 11, 2021

California-based Pieology has partnered with food news and influencer network Foodbeast to create the limited-time Western BBQ Pizza at all locations…

Domino's introduces Oven-Baked Dips

October 11, 2021

Domino's has debuted its Oven-Baked Dips in three flavors: Cheesy Marinara; Five Cheese and Baked Apple, according to a press release.

How franchisees can benefit from limited-item menus

by Nick Binnings — AC, Franchise Elevator PR

A limited menu allows a brand to create signature items that makes it stand out in a crowded field. Nick Binnings, director of brand development for Southern…

LaRosa’s goes hydroponic with salad strategy

October 7, 2021

LaRosa's Pizzeria is going hydroponic with its lettuce supply at the pizza chain's 66 locations.

10 tips to celebrate National Pizza Month

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October is National Pizza Month. Here are 10 quick ways to generate buzz and increase check averages.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza goes a bit spicy with LTO

October 6, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza is launching an Angry Buffalo Chicken Pizza featuring spicy buffalo wings and pizza just in time for the fall football season.

Do you live in one of the best foodie cities in the US?

October 4, 2021

If you happen to live in Portland, Oregon then you're living in the top foodie city of America.

Can you guess the best cities for beer lovers?

October 4, 2021

When it comes to the best place to live for beer lovers Spokane, Washington is tops, according to a Lawn Love report that ranked the top cities for beer fans.

Failure never an option for brewery pizza pioneer

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse Pizza pioneered the casual dining pizzeria in California. Now in its thirtieth year, the company found brewing their own beer to be the…

Iconic Pizza Hut pizza celebrates silver anniversary

October 1, 2021

Pizza Hut is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic Stuffed Crust Pizza. The silver anniversary celebration is a global digital campaign that honors…

Impossible Foods expands to United Arab Emirates

September 28, 2021

Impossible Foods has expanded to the United Arab Emirates, the company's first market in the Middle East. It's flagship product, Impossible Burger is available…

Ledo Pizza brings back Greek dishes

September 28, 2021

Maryland-based Ledo Pizza is bringing back its popular Greek gyro and athena salad, according to a press release.

Report names best cities for vegans, vegetarians

September 27, 2021

A new report from WalletHub has named 2021's Best Cities for vegan and vegetarians. About 15.2 million U.S. adults are vegan or vegetarian.

Impossible Pork to launch in Hong Kong

September 24, 2021

Impossible Foods has announced the commercial launch of Impossible Pork Made from Plants on Oct. 4 in Hong Kong and in Singapore later this fall, according to…

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Cicis launches ultimate giant pepperoni pizza

September 17, 2021

In celebration of National Pepperoni Pizza Day, which is Sept. 20, Cicis is launching an ultimate giant pepperoni pizza, according to a press release.

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…

California Pizza Kitchen offers take-and-bake pizza promotion

September 15, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen will offer a take and bake pizza for $8 with the purchase of any entrée when dining in. The promotion runs Oct. 25-Oct. 28. The…