Saigon Hustle wins The Perfect Pitch contest at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saigon Hustle has won The Perfect Pitch, a "Shark Tank" style contest at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Wonder exec opens Fast Casual Executive Summit with keynote about growth, evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jason Rusk gave the keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver Aug. 13. Rusk spoke about the rapidly evolving world of fast-casuals, and how…

Domino's Pizza China rides 4D strategy to continued growth in underserved markets

October 14, 2024

Domino's Pizza China (DPC Dash), the exclusive master franchisee for Domino's Pizza in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, reported continued strong growth in…

Salt Lake Tribune Names SynergySuite a Wasatch Front Top Workplace

SynergySuite has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Utah Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…

QSRNext session to delve into current menu trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A session at #QSRNext will look into current and future menu trends that can take your menu from ho-hum to a humdinger.

Domino's Emergency Pizza program returns

October 9, 2024

Domino's Pizza has brought back its Emergency Pizza program. Any Domino's customer who places a qualifying online order today through Jan. 19, 2025, can earn…

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

How catering can become next great revenue stream

October 8, 2024

As the U.S. catering market continues to surge, reaching an estimated $70 billion, restaurants are increasingly turning their attention to catering. With more…

Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.

5 tips to boost pizza sales this Halloween with your restaurant tech

by Shannon Chirone — SVP, Marketing, HungerRush

Halloween is one of the biggest days for pizza sales. Here are some tips to use your tech and POS system to maximize profits.

Consider the benefits provided by a POS made for the pizza industry

The very reason why pizza is such a popular food item with consumers is the same reason restaurant owners can benefit from a POS that supports both…

RIko's Pizza partners with Breast Cancer Alliance for 3rd year

October 2, 2024

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has partnered with Breast Cancer Alliance for a third year, according to a press release.

How restaurants can automate successfully

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at QSR Next held virtually on Nov. 13 will address how restaurants can uncover automation opportunities and build a tech stack that delivers high ROI.

Marco's Pizza Foundation partners with Junior Achievement

October 1, 2024

The Marco's Pizza Foundation has partnered with Junior Achievement. The foundation has a goal of reaching $500,000 in donations to the Junior Achievement…

Pizza Hut to give away 1M personal pan pizzas as part of Book It! Program

October 1, 2024

Pizza Hut will give away one million personal pan pizzas during National Book Month, October. The Book It program invites readers of all ages to participate.

Chuck E. Cheese BOO-Tacular returns

September 30, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese's Halloween Boo-Tacular is back for its fifth year. From now through Oct. 31st, Boo-Tacular transforms ever day in October into a Halloween…

Katie's Pizza & Pasta to sell frozen pizzas in Walmart stores

September 27, 2024

Katie's Pizza & Pasta, based out of St. Louis, scored big on Walmart's Open Call product pitch day. The brand, which has three locations, earned a Golden…

Crust Pizza Co. scales in South, plans on growth in Southeast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Crust Pizza Co. is scaling in the Southeast. With 27 units and 15 planned for next year, the brand could become your latest competition.

Snappy Tomato Pizza to open store under Snappy rebrand

September 25, 2024

Snappy Tomato Pizza will unveil a significant rebranding with the opening of a location in Mariemont, Ohio, next week. The restaurant will be known simply as…

Hungry Howie's launches annual breast cancer research fundraiser

September 25, 2024

Hungry Howie's is kicking off its annual Love Hope & Pizza campaign to raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., according…