Romeo's Pizza operating system, pillars make it unique in industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Romeo's Pizza is on a hot streak right now. With sales up 26%, and a rewards program that boasts a 300% growth last year, the Ohio-based brand is ready for the…

Pizza Hut promotes David Graves to US president role

October 6, 2021

Pizza Hut has promoted David Graves as its U.S. president effective Jan. 1, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Partners with 1Huddle to Elevate Airmen Training

Partnership to Transform the Way U.S. Air Force Trains & Develops their Airmen by Gamifying Mandatory Career Development Courses

Restaurant leaders share insight on top challenges, how to succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on restaurant leadership development and experts shared insight on…

Pizza Hut taps Aaron Powell as division CEO

August 27, 2021

Aaron Powell, formerly the president of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's Asia-Pacific Consumer Business, has bee named global Pizza Hut division CEO.

General Assembly Pizza taps Hormis Tharakan as COO

August 23, 2021

General Assembly Pizza has named Hormis Tharakan as chief operating officer. The brand's parent company is Toronto-based General Assembly Holdings Limited.

For Happy Joe's CEO: This time, it's 'personal'

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

A lot of people have a lot of fond memories that whirl around the Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream brand. That's one major reason its CEO Tom Sacco views his…

Rave Restaurant Group Names Clint Fendley CFO

June 17, 2021

Dallas-based Pie Five and Pizza Inn parent, said it promoted its vice president of finance, Clint Fendley, to chief financial officer, effective July 5…

Hardee's parent names former Domino's executive as 1st chief global development officer

June 9, 2021

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. parent company, CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc., has named former Domino's franchise development executive, Matthew Walls, as its first…

Pieology names longtime Luna Grill exec to lead operations, tech efforts

June 9, 2021

California-based Pieology has named former Luna Grill executive, Bijan Sami, to oversee operations and technology for the pizza chain as chief operations and…

Domino's seeks replacement for resigning CFO

May 20, 2021

Domino's Executive Vice President and CFO Stuart Levy has left his position at the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company, but will continue in an advisory role…

As Donatos doubles reach, CEO holds strong to brand's founding 'rule'

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

Donatos CEO Tom Krouse is a strong adherent in the concept of "management by walking around" and now the brand itself is building a future by spreading itself…

Blaze Pizza taps ex-Smashburger leader as CFO

April 21, 2021

Blaze Pizza, a franchise concept operating 340 restaurants across 38 states and six countries, has named Brad Reynolds as its CFO.

Domino's promotes executive to leadership team

March 15, 2021

Frank Garrido has been promoted to executive vice president, U.S. operations and support, at Domino's Pizza Inc. Garrido, who had previously served as a senior…

Burger King names former Domino's leader as COO

March 12, 2021

Burger King Americas has named former Domino's executive, Tom Curtis, as COO, where he'll oversee field operations, restaurant development and restaurant…

How to Hire, Train and Retain Great Pizzeria Employees

How to find and keep the best workers in the industry, then help them grow.

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Schnatter alleges Papa John's media agency conspired to send him 'out to pasture'

March 4, 2021

In recently opened court documents, Papa John's former CEO John Schnatter took direct aim at the pizza company's former media agency, Laundry Service, for…

Surviving Crises: Research proves ethical leadership key

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

A recent university study revealed that there was long-term value for brands that hire ethical leaders.

Little Caesars promotes SVP to COO

February 24, 2021

Little Caesars Pizza has promoted its senior vice president of international, Paula Vissing, to the newly created COO's post, where she will oversee worldwide…

Marco's Pizza promotes former COO Libardi to co-CEO

January 13, 2021

Toledo, Ohio-based pizza chain, Marco's, has promoted its president and COO, Tony Libardi, to co-CEO and president. In preparation for a long-term transition…