Blast & Brew taps into allure of personal choice

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

The new Blast & Brew pizza and beer franchise gives customers creative choice regarding what's on their plates and how they most prefer to wash it down. Here…

Delivery data: Mac and cheese, oxtail soup top 2016 at-home orders

December 15, 2016

The market for home-meal delivery grew substantially over the past year, and Grubhub, a mobile food-ordering company, has used data about those deliveries to…

Domino's promotion gives shares of stock to winners

December 6, 2016

Domino's stock is pretty hot stuff, so the fact that the chain is now making shares of that stock available through a new contest for its loyalty program…

Donatos reformulates ingredients

November 30, 2016

Donatos Pizza has officially rid its pizzas, salads and subs of artificial flavors and colors, MSG and high-fructose syrup, according to a press release.

KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell leading Chinese health initiatives

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

The Chinese government wants to help its people live longer, healthier lives and has enlisted the support of the nation’s leading fast-food operator, Yum…

Kono spreads out to conquer PB&J's

November 28, 2016

The people who brought you pizza in a cone, Kono USA , are spreading out into that all-American spread of choice, peanut butter. In a news release, Kono said…

Pizza Hut LTO gives thanks for the 'season of eves'

November 23, 2016

As pizza restaurateurs well know, this Thanksgiving eve is proving to be a very busy day for the business with all those cooks struggling over turkey resorting…

Is it time for restaurateurs to really talk turkey?

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

Thanksgiving, when you think about it, is the celebration of eating out with friends. Why then, doesn't the restaurant industry claim it and give restaurateurs…

Will the menu trends of 2017 turn to the dark side?

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

Charcoal, heavy fats and lots of bubbles may not sound like they belong on 2017's list of menu trends, but the Canadian food-centric marketing consultancy…

Top seven steps to supply chain heaven outlined at summit

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

Figuring out supply chain problems has a new urgency and importance today that might not have existed just three years ago. Here from the Fast Casual Summit…

PizzaRev rolls out mobile app

November 15, 2016

PizzaRev has partnered with Punchh platform to launch its mobile app.

Little Caesar's LTO gives new meaning to '6 feet under'

November 8, 2016

Six feet of pepperoni, laid end to end. That's how much pepperoni Little Caesars says it has stuff in, on and basically all over its new Pepperoni Stuffed…

Holy Guacamole! Are avocados back or not?

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

Is the avocado shortage still on? The answer, it seems, depends on who you ask and what news source you rely on.

AllerTrain approved for food service in Maryland

November 4, 2016

A Maryland county now requires eateries to have an allergy and gluten-free trained employee on site during operating hours.

Papa John's announces Q3 dividend

October 27, 2016

Papa John’s will pay a quarterly dividend of 20 cents per common share on Nov. 18 to all shareholders of record at the close of business Nov. 7. At this rate…

California pizza concept offers 'create-your-own' beer

October 26, 2016

A new pizza brand is setting up shop on the California coast called Blast & Brew. The fast casual Neapolitan pizza restaurant offers artisanal pizzas and…

Omnivore, POSitouch team up on cloud solution

October 25, 2016

Omnivore is collaborating with POSitouch on a new POS cloud-based technology.

Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.

Understanding site selection variables for restaurant tenants

When you're looking for the right property for a pizzeria or QSR, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Angela Mia tomato products now non-GMO

October 20, 2016

ConAgra Foodservice said of of the Angela Mia tomato items are now non-GMO project-verified and are labeled as such to meet the growing consumer demand for…