Stoner's Pizza Joint inks deal for 5 units in Texas

February 19, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint will expand into Dallas, Texas, with a five-unit franchise agreement. The first two stores are expected to open in the first half of this…

Old Scratch Pizza has ‘Midwesternly Neapolitan’ philosophy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dayton, Ohio-based Old Scratch Pizza has four locations. Founder Eric Soller calls the brand 'Midwesternly Neapolitan.' The pizza is rooted in Neapolitan…

Chuck E. Cheese, Hendrick Motorsports celebrate 2nd year of partnership

February 15, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese and Hendrick Motorsports are celebrating their successful two-year partnership with a series of promotions, according to a press release.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani sells record number of slices at Allegiant Stadium

February 15, 2024

Slice House by Tony Gemignani sold 8,200 slices at Allegiant Stadium Feb. 11 during Super Bowl LVII.

6 staff retention strategies for modern restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Staff retention strategies don't have to be tough, but they do need to be effective. Consider these six strategies to retain top restaurant staff.

Village Square Pizzeria debuts menu, renovated dining room

February 12, 2024

Village Square Pizzeria, owned by Kind of One Concepts and located in Orange, Ohio, has overhauled its menu and enhanced its dining space, according to a press…

Heart-shaped pizzas increase sales in weeks leading up to Valentine's Day

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Heart-shaped pizzas, adorned with toppings of affection, have become the latest craze among romantics and pizza enthusiasts alike.

Summit attendees supporting human trafficking relief org

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including…

Artichoke Basille's Pizza founder opens Panko Pizza in New Jersey

February 6, 2024

Panko Pizza has opened in Middletown, New Jersey, according to a press release.

Study finds 42% of diners will order pizza for the Big Game, National Pizza Day

February 2, 2024

Seventy-two percent of diners plan to order pizza this year for The Big Game, National Pizza Day or both, according to a press release.

Wiseguy Pizza to open 6th location

February 2, 2024

Thompson Hospitality will open its sixth Wiseguy Pizza location. The restaurant, in Herndon, Virginia, will take over the company's former Big Buns D#*! Good…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to host grand opening at Folsom, California location

February 1, 2024

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open in Folsom, California, on Feb. 3. The franchised location is operated by Sandeep Gill, according to a press release.

Peter Piper Pizza to raise funds for hospitals with heart-shaped pizzas

February 1, 2024

Peter Piper Pizza will raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospital throughout the month of February by donating $1 for every heart-shaped pizza sold…

Domino's customers raise $16M for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

January 30, 2024

Domino's customers raised $9 million for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in 2023 as part of the brand's Thanks and Giving campaign, which ended on Jan.

Old Scratch Pizza opens 4th location

January 26, 2024

Ohio-based Old Scratch Pizza has opened its fourth location in Troy, Ohio.

Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria acquires nearby Italian restaurant

January 25, 2024

Uncle Joe's Famous Pizzeria, located in the Hamptons, has acquired Fusilli in Muller Place, New York. Led by Tana Gerber and Scott Gerber, Uncle Joe's Famous…

Mellow Mushroom opens new rebranded Atlanta restaurant

January 25, 2024

Mellow Mushroom will launch a new store prototype in Atlanta. The restaurant is Mellow Mushroom's full rebranded buildout as part of a companywide rebrand…

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue CEO talks diversity, equity and inclusion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

On this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Wolf Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group, talks to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue…

Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.

Karvelas Pizza Co. focuses on scratch-made food, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Karvelas Pizza Co. makes a splash in small-town Georgia with food made from scratch, a focus on customer service and a training program designed to help…