Pizza Factory's culture, ethos builds solid company with individuality

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Factory owner and franchisee Mary Jane Riva shares insight on menu strategy and store models.

Pizza Thief partners with local brewery to offer Sicilian pizza

April 2, 2024

Pizza Thief is opening a second location and will partner with Great Notion Brewing in Portland, Oregon. Pizza Thief will take over the brewery's kitchen and…

Why sustainability is important, successful year-round in foodservice

by Jamil Bouchareb — CEO and Founder, Restaurantware

It's Earth Month, and operators may have a heightened focus on sustainability, but evolving economic and consumer trends make eco-friendly practices an…

Stoner's Pizza Joint to open 2 corporate stores

March 29, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, plans to open two corporate-owned stores in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Travelers Rest, South…

Chuck E. Cheese partners with Autism Speaks for World Autism Month

March 29, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese, the world's leading family entertainment center, is again partnering with Autism Speaks for World Autism Month in April.

Pizza Factory expands Idaho footprint

March 29, 2024

Pizza Factory has opened a restaurant in Jerome, Idaho, according to a press release.

Restaurant labeling often overlooked task in QSRs

March 28, 2024

Labeling in the kitchen is an important task that can help keep a restaurant in the black as it can improve order accuracy and enhance back-of-the-house…

Increase your influence with hourly employees

by Scott Greenberg — Business Keynote Speaker and Author, Scott Greenberg

Employees remain a top challenge for restaurant operators. To build a high-performance team, you must first build credibility with your team. That requires…

Miracle Pizza Co. to open in Birmingham suburb this spring

March 26, 2024

Miracle Pizza Co. will open in the Avondale Business District of Birmingham, Alabama, according to a Bham Now report.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria owner, manager charged with failing to pay employees

March 26, 2024

The owner of storied New York-based Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Anthony Piscina, and Frank Santora, the manager of the Flatiron location, have been charged with…

Turu’s by Timber Pizza Company changes name due to customer confusion

March 25, 2024

Turu's by Timber Pizza Company is changing its name to Timber Pizza Company after CEO and co-Owner Luke Watson said many customers wonder who the "Turu" in…

Restaurant industry uniforms make your business stand out

Whether you are a small café or QSR, uniforms can give you an edge over the competition.

CORE supports restaurant industry employees in times of need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Daily podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, talks with Emily Gorman, marketing…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

2024 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

What a year our winners had! From new store openings to same-store sales increases, the nominees of Pizza Marketplace’s Movers & Shakers have, indeed, shook…

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PizzaForno heats up Maryland

March 15, 2024

Automated pizza company PizzaForno has entered Maryland with a location on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland, according to a press release.

Ann Arbor food truck opens restaurant

March 15, 2024

PizzaPazza, a food truck in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has opened a brick-and-mortar location. The restaurant offers 10-inch wood fired Neapolitan pizzas with…

Pizzeria da Laura owner's dream a long time coming

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Laura Meyer opened Pizzeria da Laura last year. Customers don't realize there's a real face behind the company, so connecting with her patrons is paramount.

Loop raises $6M to help restaurants manage 3rd-party delivery

March 14, 2024

Loop, a SaaS provider enabling restaurants to maximize third-party delivery service profitability, has closed $6 million in seed funding, led by Base1…

Chef-driven menu makes Willow Street Pizza stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizzeria menus can range from small and tidy to large and complex, but they've all got one thing behind them: research and development.