Grimaldi's gives $110K to No Kid Hungry

December 14, 2020

Grimaldi's Pizzeria said its fundraising initiatives this year have helped it donate $110,000 to the non-profit, No Kid Hungry, according to a news release.

How's your restaurant's cookie supply chain?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

How's your cookie jar? Might want to look as you might be running a little low.

QSR transaction numbers help temper November US restaurant sales declines

December 9, 2020

Even with COVID cases surging throughout the U.S. and some states reducing restaurant capacity, customer transaction declines at major restaurant chains…

Florida's largest food hall opening in spring

December 9, 2020

A 150,000-square-foot food hall focused on food and art will open this spring in Delray Beach less than a block south of Atlantic Avenue. The Menin Development…

Mici launches uncooked lasagana to go

December 8, 2020

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a five-unit fast casual based in Colorado, is offering customers the chance to serve its third-generation-recipe lasagna at home.

Pizza Hut stacks pie, bread, dessert in one pack

December 8, 2020

Good things might come in small packages, but in the case of pizza, the bigger the better. Pizza Hut is taking that notion to heart by bringing back its…

Atlanta Pizza Truck brings Neapolitana via Vespa truck

December 7, 2020

A three-wheeled 1982 Vespa-truck converted into a pizza-making machine has taken to the streets of Atlanta, according to a company press release.

December starts on down-note for Domino's, Papa John's, Pizza Hut

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Rave Restaurant Group was the only winner last week among U.S. publicly traded pizza companies, while steadily declining gas prices experienced a bump.

Virginia pizzeria owner swears: 'There really IS something in the water'

December 3, 2020

Virginia Beach-based Brooklyn Bagels and Brooklyn Pizzeria are teaming up to bring New York pizza and bagels to Virginia Beach, courtesy of New York…

Meijer generating 250K restaurant-provided holiday meals

December 3, 2020

Meijer recently launched a holiday meal program designed to support local restaurants and show appreciation for its frontline store and distribution center…

Pizza Hut co-founder dead at 82

December 3, 2020

Frank Carney, the man who worked with his brother to start Pizza Hut in Wichita, Kansas 62 years ago, died Dec. 2 at 82 of pneumonia, the Wichita Eagle…

Fox Restaurants opens digital-only pizza, chicken concept

December 2, 2020

Fox Restaurant Concepts is opening Fly Bye, a digital-only restaurant serving Detroit-style square pan pizza and chicken, next week in central Phoenix.

Chicago chef opens virtual pizza brand

December 2, 2020

Chef Bill Kim's Pizza & Parm Shop, a virtual restaurant based out of the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, opened Wednesday in Chicago as part of the…

Yes, Virginia, there is karma: Momofuku's David Chang wins 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

Momofuku founder and celebrity restaurateur, David Chang, became the first celebrity to win "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." The winnings will help restaurant…

PETA offers 'vegan' guide for dining at Pizza Hut

November 20, 2020

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has published a vegan guide for those who want to eat at Pizza Hut.

Connecticut restaurant pays homage to 'Mystic Pizza'

November 20, 2020

85th Day Food Community has opened another Mystic, Connecticut restaurant — this one devoted to bread and pizza. Nana's Bakery & Pizza on William Street…

Fast casual leaders talk food safety in the world of COVID-19

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Food safety has always been top of mind for every restaurant, but is now even further a priority given the COVID-19 pandemic. Three fast casual brand leaders…

Beyond Meat launching 2 burger options

November 16, 2020

Beyond Meat Inc., which produces plant-based meat, is launching two versions of its Beyond Burger nationwide in early 2021. They will include the brand's…

Pizza Hut stock gaining despite pandemic

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Most pizza brands don't appear to be suffering lower sales from the surge in COVID-19 cases nationally, though some commodities providers are experiencing…

Plants dig deeper at McDonald's, Pizza Hut

McDonald's and Pizza Hut are embracing plant-based menu items.