Givex expands, launches new products during pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Givex is a technology platform for the hospitality industry. Learn how the brand can help your company thrive with its suites of products.

Papa Johns to debut spiciest pizza yet

August 19, 2022

Papa Johns is debuting its hottest pizza yet, the Dragon Flame Pizza. The pizza will launch at King's Landing Park in Apopka, Florida, where fans can get an…

Lucia's Pizza seeks paid social media grandma

August 18, 2022

Lucia's Pizza in St. Louis is on the hunt for a grandma, according to a KSDK report.

Restaurant gift card sales continue recovery

August 15, 2022

The number of gift cards sold in 2021 increased by 22%, year over year, and sales in the first half of 2022 are just 2% behind the 2021 level.

Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen named official pizza of Phoenix Suns

August 15, 2022

Arizona-based Spinato's Pizzeria & Family Kitchen will be the official pizza of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA season starting in October, according to an…

Domino’s Pizza offers half-off menu-priced pizzas

August 15, 2022

Domino's Pizza is offering half-off all menu-priced pizzas ordered online, according to a press release.

Pizza coupons most Googled in two states

August 8, 2022

Pizza coupons are the most searched for in two states. That's the finding from new research that studied the most sought-after coupons in each state, according…

5 tips to drive loyalty at your pizzeria

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

Why implement a loyalty program at your pizzeria? Time and time again studies have shown that these programs increase guest spend and visit frequency, which…

Ovation launches 2-question survey to 'pinpoint operational issues'

August 1, 2022

Ovation, a restaurant guest feedback platform, has created a reporting tool — Insights — to help operators understand and use the massive amount of customer…

Young Pizza Guys franchisee brings fresh perspective to business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

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.

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

MOD Pizza celebrates 5 weeks of customer favorites

July 19, 2022

MOD Pizza is celebrating the return of five seasonal customer favorite pizzas. Each week for five weeks from July 18 to August 18, a different seasonal pizza…

Pizza Hut brings back fan-favorite pizzas for summer

July 7, 2022

Pizza Hut has brought back its popular The Edge Pizza in time for summer. The Edge is a thin-crust pizza with toppings all the way to the edge.

LaRosa's creates new pizza, giveaways for Lexington, Kentucky anniversary

July 6, 2022

Cincinnati-based LaRosa's Family Pizzeria opened its first store in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2019, adding a second soon in nearby Richmond, Kentucky. To…

Mici Italian rebrands with new visuals, website

June 29, 2022

Mici Italian has rebranded in partnership with Denver-based branding company Wunder Werkz. The first completed phase of the rebranding included the launch of a…

Domino's launches 'Stranger Things' app with coupon

June 27, 2022

Domino's has a new app that's an immersive experience in the "Stranger Things" world. The app places "test subjects" inside Hawkins National Lab in Hawkins…

Mellow Mushroom creates social media video for hiring

June 24, 2022

Mellow Mushroom has created a social media video in collaboration with social media influencer and content creator Drew Talbert in the company's search for new…

Papa Gino's hands out small cheese pizzas after Celtics NBA loss

June 22, 2022

Massachusetts-based Papa Gino's and its sister brand, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, gave away more than 2 million small cheese pizzas and small sandwiches to…

Metaverse in play with restaurant consumers

June 21, 2022

More than a third of consumers, 38%, that already participate in the metaverse are willing to integrate restaurant purchases into the mix and 20% of restaurant…

Hunt Brothers launches sweepstakes

June 20, 2022

Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched its "Enter to Adventure" Summer Sweepstakes now through July 25, with the grand prize an E-Z-GO Liberty personal golf cart…