How corporate, family support help one Little Caesars franchisee succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brent Armstrong didn't start his career in pizza knowing he wanted to own a pizzeria. With the support of his family and Little Caesars' corporate team, he now…

Blaze Pizza CEO: Pizzaverse tech still growing, staffing can be addressed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw addressed the rise in technology and current staffing challenges.

Young Pizza Guys franchisee brings fresh perspective to business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kaitlynn Caster became a Pizza Guys franchisee at the tender age of 24. Here are the lessons she's learned and the challenges she's faced.

Star’s Christine Duffy Is Honored With RSPA’s W2W 2022 Leader Of The Year Award

Christine Duffy, Director of Distribution Sales at Star Micronics America, has been honored with RSPA's W2W 2022 Leader of the Year Award!

4 Signs that Your Customer Service Team Needs Additional Training

Every time your staff serves a client quickly, efficiently and courteously, you may be gaining a returning customer. But when crew members are not adequately…

How Star Micronics Is Helping Channel Partners Succeed

At Star Micronics, our executive team is always listening. We want to understand the challenges our channel partners face so we can do whatever is in our power…

Donatos taps Steven Graves as CIO

May 26, 2022

Donatos has hired Steven Graves as its CIO.

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.

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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…