DoorDash will use $400M investment to grow 325% this year

February 22, 2019

DoorDash has raised $400 million toward expansion of the app-based food delivery platform, which a news release said has already grown more than 250 percent…

Blaze tests bigger pies, delivery, in possible run-up to IPO by 2021

February 15, 2019

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is testing large 14-inch pizzas as part of a campaign to grow its digital delivery and carryout business, a news release said. In fact…

Foodservice Packaging Institute: Restaurateurs struggle for options to single-use packaging

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

There may never have been a more contentious time for restaurant brands when it comes to their dependence on single-use packaging. Read on for news about what…

Why Domino's 'offensive game' may be big winner Super Bowl Sunday

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

How does a pizza brand really use Super Bowl Sunday pizza orders to break into a cache of new customers? Domino's offensive game this Sunday appears to be a…

Oregon pot-seller angles in on Super Bowl pizza business

January 29, 2019

A Rhododendron, Oregon marijuana dispensary wants some of all that pizza delivery action pizza brands will be netting Super Bowl Sunday. That's why Mt. Hood…

Pilot Flying J, Papa Murphy's give free pizza for the road or home oven

January 25, 2019

Not everyone will be spending Super Bowl Sunday next weekend sitting in front of a TV, and for those who have to hit the road Sunday, Pilot Flying J is…

CPK revamps, improves rewards program

January 24, 2019

California Pizza Kitchen today said it will launch an enhanced rewards program on Jan. 29 featuring more rewards, including free entrées, early access to new…

Waitr gobbles up Bite Squad for $323M

January 18, 2019

Restaurant online ordering and on-demand food delivery platform, Waitr Holdings Inc. has acquired Bite Squad, for a purchase price of approximately $32…

Blind can't access Domino's online, court rules that has to change

January 17, 2019

The world's largest pizza chain is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act because its website cannot be read by screen-reading software for the…

Top 10 2018 blogs show industry's interest in delivery is on fire

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

When it comes to top subjects of interest for blogs on Pizza Marketplace this past year, delivery delivered. Our site's many bloggers covered the topic "like a…

Commodities: Gas prices under $2 in 9 states

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

There was plenty to be jolly about in last week's commodity prices for pizza operators, including under-$2 gas in nine states. But that same cheer failed to…

Top 10 2018 Pizza Marketplace 'reads': Predictions, problems plus Papa John's

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Innovative approaches to pizza brand problems, pie flavor trends and, of course, the ubiquitous soap opera-in-a-pizza-box, Papa John's, were the leading…

Positive pizza guest engagement? It's all how (when, where) you ask the questions

by Robert Whitehead — Director Retail & Hospitality Technology, Softtek Integrations

Customer insight makes the restaurant world go 'round because it gives pizza brands a critical competitive advantage. And while many brand leaders may think…

Postmates launching delivery robot

December 17, 2018

Los Angeles residents will soon see a delivery robot roving their sidewalks thanks to Postmates launching Serve, an autonomous delivery robot. After analyzing…

With sale pending, Kotipizza sets online sales records in November

December 7, 2018

In the month before news broke this week that Orkla ASA will is moving to acquire the parent company of Scandanavian brand, Kotipizza's, the chain's online…

Grubhub 2018 order data shows US love for plant-based food, chicken, spice

December 7, 2018

The major U.S. food-ordering and delivery hub, Grubhub, has released its ordering data-based "Year in Food" report derived from the content orders placed by…

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers teams up with Tillster on digital ordering, loyalty

Rapid Growth Drives Freddy's Need for Fully-Integrated Digital Platform to Enhance Guest Experience

Domino's Cyber divider: Half off online pizza through Dec. 2

November 26, 2018

Domino's wants a byte of this Cyber Monday on Nov. 26 and the brand is hacking off half its prices on menu-priced pizza to do it. Now through Dec. 2, the pizza…

Streamlining Your Returns Process Pays Dividends

Online shopping is booming. Returns are not.

Don’t Ghost Your Customers When it Comes to Their BOPIS Experience

According to Acceo Tender Retail, omnichannel retailing is the fastest growing sector where customers can choose and buy an item online and then pick it up…