Parlour fits niche in region lacking craft concepts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Parlour, a five-unit concept in the Louisville, Kentucky, area, fills a niche for craft pizza, beer and cocktails. The brand will begin franchising this summer.

Dining 2023 Update: A Location Intelligence Perspective

During this free webinar, we leveraged the latest location intelligence to help understand the trends driving the full-service and wider dining sectors, from…

Not Your Average Knots, Mountain Mike's Pizza Introduces Flavor-Packed Garlic Not-Knots!™

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Adds to Impressive Menu with New Limited Time Offer

Share the love with mom with the return of Mountain Mike’s heart-shaped pizza

Leading family-style pizza chain brings back popular fan favorite from May 11 to May 14.

Italian Disco marries old-school fare with modern flair

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Baltimore's Italian Disco pairs old-school Italian fare with modern cultural flair that makes it a standout on a crowded food scene. With a stellar pizza…

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…

Pisa Lisa uses dough as canvas to create masterpieces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sedona-based Pisa Lisa is the brainchild of Chef Lisa Dahl. Dahl moved to Sedona for a fresh start and opened several other restaurant concepts before…

The Wizard of Za's dough makes magic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Wizard of Za, based in Columbus, Ohio, uses a focaccia dough that sets it apart from its competition. The brand is educating local residents on the ins and…

Azzip Pizza stands out with unusual pies, focus on retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Indiana-based Azzip Pizza has grown to 10 stores since its first opening in 2014. This hot fast-casual concept leans heavily on both its employees and its…

Your Pie rolls out redesigned menu boards

November 21, 2022

Your Pie rolled out a redesigned menu earlier this month, according to a press release.

Red’s Savoy Pizza introduces 'Sota-Style Pizza' to Minnesotans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

By now, you’re probably asking yourself what 'Sota-Style Pizza' is. Read on to find out how Red’s Savoy Pizza launched the pizza style back in the 1960s with…

Mellow Mushroom debuts redesigned menus, merch

November 3, 2022

Mellow Mushroom has launched a newly designed menu at all of its more than 160 restaurants. The cover art was created by Florida-based artist Joshua Noom and…

Star Micronics Extends Its Line Of Acclaimed POS Tablet Display Stands

Star Micronics launches new versatile tablet display solutions for retail, hospitality, cannabis, and self-service industries.

Report: Gen Zs favor QSRs, especially fast casual

September 16, 2022

Older Gen Zs, ranging in age from 18 to 24, favor taste and the definition of value when dining out, preferring QSRs, particularly fast casual, according to a…

How to handle extreme customization in restaurant apps, websites

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Apps and websites have grown more intuitive and better working, but what do you do when you've got a customer who's over customizing his or her order? These…

Brothers bring taste of Detroit to Austin, Texas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Can Detroit-style pizza work in Austin, Texas? Yes, say the owners of Via 313, which has eight units in the Austin area.

PizzaWala's ready to franchise using family recipes, experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Michigan-based PizzaWala's uses family recipes steeped in Indian tradition. After the pandemic halted efforts to grow, the concept is ready to franchise.

Pincho, Hattie B’s tapping Thanx hidden menu capability

March 18, 2022

Florida-based burger and kebab concept Pincho and Nashville-based Hattie B's Hot Chicken are deploying hidden menus to diners by tapping Thanx Loyalty 3.…

Smokin’ Oak Wood Fired Pizza & Taproom pairs 2 perennial favorites

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

What goes better with pizza than beer? At Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom, guests can enjoy both with a self-serve taproom designed to give guests a…

Cicis rebrands, expands despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cicis is undergoing a rebrand designed to take the company to the next level. COO and President Jeff Hetsel explains what's next for the buffet chain and what…