Operations News & Media
How Biscuit Belly added breakfast catering to its operations
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Lauren Coulter, integrator at fast casual chain Biscuit Belly, about the brand's catering program and…
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Restaurant employees want 'flexible hours, healthy work-life balance'
June 3, 2024
Flexible hours, a healthy work-life balance and camaraderie were just as important to workers in the hospitality industry as financial incentives, according to…
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Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolls through Detroit
June 3, 2024
The Little Caesars Love Kitchen, a pizza truck, recently visited Detroit, Michigan, where staff members provided fresh pizza meals to thousands of people…
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Understanding FSMA Rule 204: crucial for restaurants, fast-food operators
by Jeff Cowan — Senior Director, Community Engagement, GS1 US
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a pivotal regulation set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) to enhance traceability in the…
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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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