Dog Haus, Big Chicken execs talk convenience, consistency, connection

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…

Restaurant prices outpacing grocery since inflation hit

April 13, 2023

Restaurant prices are increasing faster than grocery costs for the first time since inflation became a bigger consumer issue over the past year.

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 10th Florida location

April 13, 2023

Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened its latest location in Palatka, Florida. The opening marks the brand's tenth in Florida and 31st nationwide…

Ghost kitchens feeding revenue stream for virtual food brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez, of…

PizzaForno opening on NASA campus

April 12, 2023

The automated pizzeria brand, PizzaForno, has opened on the campus of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, according to a company press release.

Chuck E Cheese, LankyBox launch dine-in menu for limited-time only

April 12, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese is partnering with LankyBox Kitchen to create a bundle featuring the brand's famous characters, Foxy, Boxy, Rocky, Sticky, Canny, Ghosty, Thicc…

Mountain Mike's opens 5th Utah location

April 11, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Heber City, Utah, marking the brand's fifth location in the state. The restaurant is operated by first-time…

Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria sells $2M in frozen goods

April 11, 2023

Katie's Pizza and Pasta Osteria, which has two locations in St. Louis, Missouri, said the brand has experienced "instant success" with its retail frozen pizza…

California Pizza Kitchen expands in airports to help grow global franchise awareness

Airport locations can provide increased sales, brand awareness and streamlined operations. Giorgio Minardi, EVP of global development and franchise operations…

Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India

April 7, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…

3 tips for getting the most out of loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 7, 2023

Loyalty programs are more intuitive than ever, and the stakes are high for customer data. Here are three tips to get the most out of your loyalty programs from…

Sandwiching Success: Unveiling The Power Of POS Tech In Our Latest Deli EBook

In our latest eBook, “3 Ways POS Tech and Hardware Improve Deli Operations and Customer Experiences,” we delve into the transformative power of modern…

West Virginia Little Caesars raises money for police K-9 teams

April 6, 2023

Little Caesars in Ohio County, West Virginia, have kicked off their annual Pizza Pizza Paws Campaign to benefit police K-9 handlers in the state, according to…

Pizza Guys bakes up flatbread, calzone ghost kitchen concepts

April 6, 2023

Sacramento-based pizza franchise Pizza Guys has launched two virtual brands in its kitchens — Calzone life and Pizza Piatta. Calzone life is operating in 5…

Breakfast traffic driving restaurant recovery

April 6, 2023

The morning meal is the prime driver in helping the U.S. restaurant industry recover from pandemic-related losses.

Lou Malnati's petitions for deep-dish pizza emoji

April 5, 2023

Chicago-based institution Lou Malnati's, known for its deep-dish pizza, is rallying America's support for an official deep dish pizza emoji, according to a…

Chuck E. Cheese launches new season of kids' entertainment

April 4, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese has launched a new full season of entertainment on its YouTube and YouTube Kids channels. The videos are free and feature content for the whole…

Mr Gatti's Pizza opens in Dripping Springs, Texas

April 4, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened in Dripping Springs, Texas, according to a press release.

Pizza Factory opens in Auburn, California

April 3, 2023

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Auburn, California, according to a press release.

Chuck E Cheese honors kids with autism with National Sensitive Sunday event

March 31, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese is honoring World Autism Month by offering families of children with autism a National Sensitive Sunday event at all 460 U.S. and Canada…