California Pizza Kitchen offers complimentary meal to veterans, active military members

November 7, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen is honoring U.S. veterans and active U.S. military members for their service by offering a complimentary entree and drink from a…

Maggiano's Little Italy open Thanksgiving day for dine-in, carryout

November 3, 2023

Maggiano's Little Italy is offering dine-in and carryout offerings for guests on Thanksgiving Day, according to a press release.

Chuck E. Cheese brings animatronic band back at 1 location

November 3, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese's Northridge, California, location will become the brand's only unit to feature an original animatronic band, an homage to past Chuck E.

Marco's Pizza opens location in Magnolia, Florida

November 2, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Magnolia, Florida, at 2196 Everglades Lane, according to a press release.

Punxsy Pizza breaks the mold with unmatched dedication, upscale ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Scott Anthony started Punxsy Pizza in 2014 after running a mid-level regional franchise for nearly 20 years. Starting with a new name, number and his own…

Dewey's Pizza raises $25K for mental health with annual 5K run

November 1, 2023

Cincinnati-based Dewey's Pizza raised $25,000 from its annual "Run to Raise Dough" 5K. The money benefits the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and…

Pizzeria Uno experiences first net growth in restaurant units in 15 years

October 31, 2023

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., parent company of Uno Pizzeria & Grill, posted its first net positive restaurant growth for the first time in 15 years…

Mister O1 to open in Flower Mound, Texas, next spring

October 31, 2023

Mister O1 will open its fourth Texas location in Flower Mound, Texas next spring, according to a press release.

Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 31, 2023

A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys…

Webinar: How location intelligence trends shape fast casual, dining sectors

October 31, 2023

In a bid to unlock the secrets behind the booming fast casual and wider dining industry, a free webinar, "Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook," will…

Will the joint-employer ruling destroy restaurant franchising?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

"The rule upends employment policy, adopting a far-fetched definition of 'employer' based on 'indirect or potential influence' of an employee and then fails to…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen to open unit in Mesa, Arizona

October 27, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has inked a franchise deal with first-time franchisees Keven Barth and Phuong Thai to open a location in Mesa…

Red's Savoy Pizza to open in Fargo, North Dakota

October 27, 2023

Minnesota-based Red's Savoy Pizza will open its 20th location on Oct. 28. The unit is in Fargo, North Dakota, according to a press release.

Pizza Nova to support Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Halloween

October 26, 2023

Canadian-based pizza chain Pizza Nova is partnering with CHIN Radio/TV International to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Halloween in honor…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 1st unit in Ventura County, California

October 26, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Oxnard, California, with Boby Singh at the helm. Singh owns four other Mountain Mike's locations, according to a…

Text marketing highly effective for pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler speaks with Shane Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boostly, about the effectiveness…

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FAT Brands opens co-branded Fatburger, Round Table Pizza location

October 25, 2023

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first-ever co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza location in Dallas. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant is the first of four…

Cousins continue family legacy with Artichoke Basille’s Pizza success story

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is a New York City mainstay with 16 units. The brand has begun to franchise, and a store might be coming to your community soon.

Papa Johns brings back Shaq-a-Roni for good cause

October 24, 2023

Papa Johns has announced the limited-time return of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S. in partnership with former basketball superstar and entrepreneur…

Pizza Hut launches $7 Deal Lover's Menu

October 24, 2023

Pizza Hut is launching a $7 Deal Lover's Menu with 17 dishes in which customers choose two items for $7 each. The pizza chain is marketing the deals with…