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…

Yum China launches balanced diet campaign

September 13, 2021

Yum China is launching a campaign to promote balanced diets by offering customers more fruit and vegetable options. The campaign will affect 6,000 KFC, Pizza…

LaRosa’s adds plant-based pizza toppings

September 13, 2021

Cincinnati, Ohio-based LaRosa's Pizzeria is adding plant-based toppings to its line of pizza offerings. LaRosa's tested pizzas with plant-based toppings in two…

Little Caesars introduces brownie dessert offering

September 9, 2021

Little Caesars has introduced its latest dessert option, the cookie dough brownie featuring M&M's Minis candies. The brownie provides four servings and is…

Yum Brands to transition to cage-free egg products by 2026

September 9, 2021

Yum! Brands, parent company to KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill brands, has released a global policy to transition to 100% cage-free eggs…

Pizza Inn launches House Pan Pizza

September 8, 2021

Pizza Inn, owned by RAVE Restaurant Group, has announced the launch of its House Pan Pizza. The House Pan Pizza is available on the All You Can Eat Buffet and…

Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings adds meatball line-up

September 8, 2021

Pasqually's Pizza & Wings, CEC Entertainment's ghost kitchen delivery-only concept, has added a line-up of meatballs to its menu, according to a press…