BurgerFi, TASK execs discuss cooking up customer loyalty with digital innovation

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Miami hosted by Networld Media Group, industry thought leaders shared strategies for success and growth…

Pizza Hut releases bucket hat resembling red roof, lampshades

April 5, 2023

Pizza Hut and culinary collective Chain have created a Hut Hat that brings together two of the brand's iconic aspects – the red roof and lampshades. The bucket…

Chuck E. Cheese launches new season of kids' entertainment

April 4, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese has launched a new full season of entertainment on its YouTube and YouTube Kids channels. The videos are free and feature content for the whole…

California Pizza Kitchen offers free pizza if Los Angeles Dodgers win

March 31, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen is celebrating its third year as the official pizza of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a offer for free pizzas at select locations if the…

Connecticut pizzeria launches mobile slice trailer

March 30, 2023

A West Haven, Connecticut pizzeria is expanding its brand and footprint with a mobile slice shop.

Cicis, Marco's, Slice House among top winners of Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers

The Top 100 list recognizes 25 executives and 75 brands in a variety of categories, including Top Menu Innovators, Top Tech Innovators, Top Growth Brands, Top…

2023 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list identifies and rewards some of the most innovative and successful companies in the industry. Pizza brands…

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FAT Brands launches charitable foundation

March 23, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns over a dozen concepts including Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, has launched a charitable organization called…

Paytronix, mParticle team on data integration

March 21, 2023

Guest engagement provider Paytronix and mParticle, a customer data platform, are partnering on an initiative that will let brands connect data from Paytronix…

Restaurant execs form women's networking group

March 16, 2023

Women in restaurants, hospitality and technology have created a professional women's organization — Women of Restaurants, Technology and Hospitality (WORTH) …

March 14 all about Pi Day deals

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

March 14 is Pi Day, when the world celebrates the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle. But pizzerias celebrate Pi(e) Day…

Paytronix tool aims to revolutionize mobile app management

March 9, 2023

Patryonix, a guest engagement technology platform, has launched the Paytronix Mobile Experience Builder, a self-service tool that lets brands publish content…

Optimize your upselling and cross-selling tactics for maximum return on investment

Upselling and cross-selling strategies can increase revenue and build brand loyalty when used in conjunction with a comprehensive POS software solution

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Thanx teams with Personica to boost rewards management flexibility

February 28, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, is partnering with marketing and analytics platform provider Personica to provide restaurant customers with…

Restaurant gift card revenue up

February 28, 2023

Inflation is having an impact on gift cards in the restaurant industry, with revenue up 6% year over year though the total cards sold is down 2%.

Receipt Marketing: A Powerful Tool To Boost Your Business

In this post, we discuss the benefits of receipt marketing and provide some tips on how to implement a successful receipt marketing campaign.

How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding

February 13, 2023

Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?

Pizza Pizza to celebrate singles on Valentine's Day

February 13, 2023

Toronto-based Pizza Pizza is temporarily changing its name to Pizza at participating locations to celebrate Valentine's Day with singles, according to a press…

Mellow Mushroom releases specials for Valentine's Day

February 13, 2023

Mellow Mushroom has baked up two offers for Valentine's Day, according to a press release.

Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…