How to open a pizza shop in 6 easy steps

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Opening a pizza shop will have its ups and downs. Consider these six tips before you get started.

IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

ICX Summit keynote: Tapping customer engagement drives big shoe brand success

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Neely Woodson Powell, founder of the Charleston Shoe Company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North…

ICX Summit celebrates 8th year this September

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The ICX Summit kicks off Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with notable keynotes and panelists on a wide range of retail customer experience topics.

How a Toppers Pizza franchisee thrives on campus life, fun

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tish Howard operates the Toppers Pizza franchise on the campus of Texas Christian University. With college students as built-in clientele, the pizzeria has an…

Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse hosts grand opening in Fort Worth, Texas

April 22, 2024

Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse will celebrate its grand opening today at its Fort Worth, Texas, location, according to a press release.

The value of loyalty programs for grocery stores

A loyalty program has a positive impact by increasing customer frequency, improving customer retention, growing the average basket, and ensuring profitability.

TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Turu’s by Timber Pizza Company changes name due to customer confusion

March 25, 2024

Turu's by Timber Pizza Company is changing its name to Timber Pizza Company after CEO and co-Owner Luke Watson said many customers wonder who the "Turu" in…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings celebrates Pi Day with $3.14 cheese pizza

March 8, 2024

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings will celebrate Pi Day — March 14 — by offering a 12-inch cheese pizza for $3.14 with any beverage purchase, according to…

Jet's Pizza holds RanchFest in honor of ranch dressing

March 8, 2024

Jet's Pizza is hosting RanchFest in honor of National Ranch Day on March 10. The brand will host a week-long celebration where ranch dressing fans have a…

Round Table Pizza launches Pi Day deal

March 6, 2024

Round Table Pizza is celebrating Pi Day with a piping hot deal. The brand will offer its Royal Rewards members a personal cheese pizza for $3.14 with the…

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Old Scratch Pizza has ‘Midwesternly Neapolitan’ philosophy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Dayton, Ohio-based Old Scratch Pizza has four locations. Founder Eric Soller calls the brand 'Midwesternly Neapolitan.' The pizza is rooted in Neapolitan…

Chuck E. Cheese, Hendrick Motorsports celebrate 2nd year of partnership

February 15, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese and Hendrick Motorsports are celebrating their successful two-year partnership with a series of promotions, according to a press release.

Pizza Hut wants to help you break up with a significant other

February 8, 2024

Pizza Hut is offering limited-edition Hot Honey "Goodbye Pies" to help pizza fans break up with their significant others. The brand will help you break up by…

Heart-shaped pizzas increase sales in weeks leading up to Valentine's Day

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Heart-shaped pizzas, adorned with toppings of affection, have become the latest craze among romantics and pizza enthusiasts alike.

Casey's continues sponsorship of bicycle touring event

January 26, 2024

Convenience store pizza brand Casey's will continue its partnership with the world's longest multi-day bicycle touring event, the Register's Annual Great…

Mountain Mike's Pizza shares the love with returns of its iconic heart-shaped pizza

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Welcomes Back Heart-Shaped Pizza on February 1