Operations News & Media
How operational fragmentation an impending challenge in pizza restaurant, delivery industry
by Edward Crowley — Managing Director, Cyntra
Operational fragmentation in the pizza industry can result in inconsistencies in food quality, long delays and service levels. This inconsistency can…
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Kids eat free this summer at California Pizza Kitchen
June 21, 2023
California Pizza Kitchen has launched a Kids Eat Free Program through July 31, 2023, according to a press release.
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Caliente Pizza & Draft House partners with local brewery
June 19, 2023
Pittsburgh-based Caliente Pizza & Draft House will partner with local brewery Dough Daddy Beer on July 7, according to a Post-Gazette report.
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Paisano's Pizza celebrates 25th anniversary with deal, expansion plans
June 16, 2023
Paisano's Pizza, an Italian brand in the Maryland, Virginia and D.C. region, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The company has grown to 40 locations and is…
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Yum China celebrates opening of 3K Pizza Hut restaurants
June 16, 2023
Yum China Holdings Inc., parent company to Yum China, has opened its 3,000th Pizza Hut store in China, located in Qinhuangdao, according to a press release.
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MOD Pizza revises rewards program
June 15, 2023
MOD Pizza has updated its rewards program. MOD SuperFast Rewards. The changes allow users to start earning rewards at 50 points, offers a wider choice of…
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The Original Rainbow Cone, Gino's East partner with kiosk in Chicago
June 15, 2023
The Original Rainbow Cone has partnered with Gino's East, a pizzeria in Chicago. The Original Rainbow Cone will add a kiosk to the pizzeria, offering locals…
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4 Common Delivery Points of Friction and How to Fix Them
The pizza delivery landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and operators face a host of new challenges.
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Hungry Howie's franchisee credits his people for success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hungry Howie's franchisee David Plait owns 21 Hungry Howie's locations and says helping his employees succeed also helps his own businesses.
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Stoner's Pizza Joint inks deal for 3 units in Charlotte area
June 14, 2023
Stoner's Pizza Joint has inked an agreement to bring three stores to the Charlotte, North Carolina market over the next two years, according to a press release.
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Peter Piper Pizza launches Summer Playcation series with deals, returning pizzas
June 14, 2023
Peter Piper Pizza has launched its Summer Playcation series with a new way to eat pizza, the Double Up. Its combination of any two one-topping pizzas stacked…
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Study: Diners blame staffing shortages, environment for increased wait times, order inaccuracies
June 13, 2023
Restaurant diners are blaming a diminishing customer experience on labor shortages which, in turn, lead to increased wait times, order inaccuracies and…
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SpotOn debuts wait time feature to jump-start order process
June 13, 2023
SpotOn, a software and payments provider, is debuting a "Seat & Send" feature that jump-starts the ordering process for customers who are waiting to be…
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Pizza Nova raises $61K for Villa Charities
June 12, 2023
Toronto-based Pizza Nova has donated $61,500 to Villa Charities, an organization that works to enrich lives through services that honor Italian culture and…
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Donatos celebrates 60 years, debuts proprietary tech
June 9, 2023
Donatos recently held a ceremony and ribbon cutting at its first restaurant on Thurman Avenue in Columbus, Ohio to celebrate the brand's 60th anniversary. The…
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Boston Pizza to open restaurant, sports bar in Wyoming hotel
June 8, 2023
BP Restaurant & Sports Bar will open a location in Casper, Wyoming, in early 2024. The restaurant will be a part of the Best Western Downtown Casper hotel…
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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream sees increase in sales through Goldbelly partnership
June 8, 2023
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is seeing an increase in pizza sales since the brand partnered with online marketplace Goldbelly, according to a press…
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Parlour fits niche in region lacking craft concepts
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Parlour, a five-unit concept in the Louisville, Kentucky, area, fills a niche for craft pizza, beer and cocktails. The brand will begin franchising this summer.
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Marco's Pizza opens 12th Virginia store, launches fundraising
June 7, 2023
Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Bon Air, a suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and is giving back to the community. One dollar for every pizza sold through…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 6th Utah location
June 6, 2023
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its latest restaurant in Hurricane, Utah, marking the brand's sixth unit in the state, according to a press release.
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