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.

Hungry Howie's launches dill pickle flavored crust

July 1, 2022

Hungry Howie's has rolled out a dill pickle flavored crust and a Pickle Bacon Ranch pizza, according to a press release.

US Foods opens 70th distribution center in California

June 28, 2022

US Foods Holding Corp. opened its 70th distribution facility, located in Sacramento, California, according to a press release.

Kellogg aims to spinoff 3 public companies

June 21, 2022

The Kellogg Co. is planning to separate its North American cereal and plant-based food businesses into three independent companies that have yet to be named.

Star Micronics Introduces Sticky Label Kiosk Printer, The New SK1-311 SK

The newest kiosk printer by Star Micronics is made for repositionable linerless label paper, perfect for the food and self-service industries.

Sarpino's Pizzeria adds deep-dish to menu

June 17, 2022

Sarpino's Pizzeria has added a deep-dish pizza to its menu. The pizza is available in regular and vegan options, according to a press release.

Pie Five Pizza adds Margherita named for employee

June 9, 2022

Pie Five Pizza has reinvented their Margherita Pizza inspired by their longest-standing employee, Maggie Fox. The pizza, dubbed Old World Maggie, features…

Moderate coffee drinking linked to longer life

June 2, 2022

Consuming a few cups of daily coffee has been linked to a lower death risk, according to new research.

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…

Proposed pizza machine unleashes UK obesity debate

May 30, 2022

The Portsmouth, U.K. council has encountered opposition to plans to install a pizza vending machine at a beachside car park over concerns about contributing to…

Dine-in on growth reflects consumer breaking free from pandemic behavior

May 26, 2022

On-premise dining sales are up 46% from Q1 2022 compared to the same time last year, and takeout and delivery sales are down 7% in the same period.

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…

Brothers bring taste of Detroit to Austin, Texas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Can Detroit-style pizza work in Austin, Texas? Yes, say the owners of Via 313, which has eight units in the Austin area.

UNO Pizzeria & Grill launches virtual Detroit-style pizza brand

May 16, 2022

UNO Pizzeria & Grill has introduced a virtual brand called Detroit Pizza Works featuring Detroit-style pizza. Detroit Pizza Works was launched in November…

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…

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, 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…

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, Connect Media

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