Operations News & Media

Amazon, Grubhub partner to deliver restaurant convenience, savings

May 30, 2024

Amazon and Grubhub have partnered to streamline and make restaurant food delivery more affordable for customers. Starting immediately, U.S. Amazon customers…

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Blaze Pizza unveils revamped menu featuring new pizzas, toppings

May 30, 2024

Fast-casual pizza chain Blaze Pizza is undergoing a significant menu revamp throughout 2024. The company has a series of new menu items, including premium…

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How to open a pizza shop in 6 easy steps

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

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

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Pizza Salad Pointe and Self-Pour Beer opens in Davie, Florida

May 29, 2024

Pizza Salad Pointe and Self-Pour Beer has opened in Davie, Florida, according to a press release.

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When Raising Prices Isn’t Cutting It... How AI Automation Cuts Costs & Customer Complaints

This webinar will highlight how AI-driven task management can lead to labor retention, food waste reduction, and better service - all contributing to better…

Presented by FastCasual.com, PizzaMarketplace.com

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Little Caesars heats up summer with Hot-N-Ready 20th anniversary giveaway

May 28, 2024

Little Caesars is celebrating a fiery milestone this summer: 20 years of its iconic Hot-N-Ready pizzas. To mark the occasion, the pizza chain is launching the…

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Thompson Hospitality Group operates Wiseguy Pizza with finesse, tight operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wiseguy Pizza, which has eight units, is under the helm of Thompson Hospitality Group. When Thompson took over the company, it left the great pizza recipe…

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Why your online ordering system is not a catering strategy

by Terry Matthews — Managing Partner, Off Premises Growth Academy

Catering expert Erle Dardick reveals how restaurants can create an off-premises and catering foundation built for growth.

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Marco's Pizza opens location in Caldwell, Idaho

May 21, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Caldwell, Idaho, according to a press release.

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FastCasual seeking nominations for 2024 Perfect Pitch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close June 30.

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

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

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Stoner's Pizza Joint to open location in Clemson, South Carolina

May 17, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, announced today it will open a corporate-owned location in Clemson by August. The restaurant will be…

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Wetzel's Pretzels franchisee opens unit with brand's Access to Equity program

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daintry McFadden opened a Wetzel's Pretzels location in an Illinois Macy's department store with the help of the brand's Access to Equity Program. In this…

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Boston's Pizza opens in Chino, California

May 13, 2024

The Chino Spectrum Marketplace gained a new dining option last week with the grand opening of Boston's Pizza in Chino, California. The 7,130-square-foot…

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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana launches catering service

May 13, 2024

After nearly a century of serving its legendary pies in-house, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the iconic New Haven, Connecticut pizza chain, has launched its…

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Milwaukee's Zaffiro's Pizza celebrates 70 years

May 10, 2024

For most small businesses, reaching 70 years is a dream. For the Zaffiro family, it's a reality they cherish. The family pizzeria, Zaffiro Pizza, recently…

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People, passion make Farrelli’s Pizza a Northwestern favorite

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Farrelli's Pizza in Northwestern Washington focuses on hiring people who will create experiences for the brand's guests. With award-winning pizza and tight…

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Brick Fire to open in Richmond, Virginia

May 9, 2024

Brick Fire, a pizzeria by Richmond, Virginia brand Charred owner Walied Sanie, will open in Richmond soon. The pizzeria plans to have pizza and pasta on the…

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Pizza Nova kicks off 25th anniversary of fundraiser

May 8, 2024

Canada-based Pizza Nova is inviting Ontarians to participate in its "That's Amore Pizza for Kids" fundraiser for the 25th consecutive year. The campaign…

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Co-owner of Pavona's Pizza pleads guilty in fire that destroyed pizzeria

May 7, 2024

Mark Mickey, the co-owner of Pavona's Pizza Joint in Akron, Ohio, pleaded guilty to arson on last week, according to a News 5 report.

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