Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

Pizza Nova turns jingle into ringtone

February 7, 2023

Toronto-based Pizza Nova has turned its famous jingle into a ringtone available on Spotify, Apple Music and the iTunes Store, according to a press release.

Azzip Pizza stands out with unusual pies, focus on retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Indiana-based Azzip Pizza has grown to 10 stores since its first opening in 2014. This hot fast-casual concept leans heavily on both its employees and its…

Workshopping what your guest experience is missing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Big Chicken's Sam Stanovich, Dog Haus' CJ Ramirez and Ovation CEO Zack Oates will help attendees evaluate their customer experiences and provide dozens of…

Little Caesars, NFL partner for charitable events

February 3, 2023

Little Caesars, the official pizza sponsor of the NFL, has partnered with the football league for a charitable giving partnership. The Little Caesars Love…

Restaurants expanding offerings to diversify revenue

February 2, 2023

Well over a half of U.S. restaurants, 87%, plan to expand non-core offerings, such as cooking classes and retail goods, in a quest to diversify revenue and…

Calmer seas ahead for U.S. foodservice industry

February 1, 2023

After several years of pandemic disruption the U.S. foodservice industry has stabilized "pandemic losses," with pockets of growth that indicate calmer seas…

Bigspoon, celebrity actor launch pizza brand in India

February 1, 2023

Cloud kitchen startup Bigspoon and celebrity actor Mouni Roy, have launched pizza brand The Pizza People, going live in 15 cities across 35 outlets, including…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria celebrates 20th anniversary of expansion

February 1, 2023

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is celebrating 20 years since expanding outside of New York. The brand can be found in neighborhoods across the U.S., and will celebrate…

Romeo's Pizza partners with training farm for fundraiser

January 31, 2023

Romeo's Pizza in Bainbridge, Ohio, has partnered with the Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center for its newly established Share the Love Campaign. The…

Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches raise $204K for charities

January 31, 2023

Papa Gino's Pizzeria and its sister company, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, has donated $204,735.82 to local organizations through a number of campaigns…

Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

January 31, 2023

Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…

Donatos partners with Habitat for Humanity for 2nd year

January 30, 2023

Fast-casual pizza brand Donatos has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for a second year, according to a press release.

Slice Factory makes big business out of pizza by slice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice Factory, based in Chicago, has 13 units. Pizza by the slice is the company's primary focus, and 50% of business comes from its signature "Slice-Thrus."

Guinness World Record set in Oklahoma for largest pizza party

January 27, 2023

The Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Pizza Party has been broken. Tulsa-based Andolini's Pizza and the World Pizza Champions, a group of pizzeria…

Chuck E. Cheese celebrates 200th remodel

January 27, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese has completed its 200th remodel at its Douglasville, Georgia, location, according to a press release.

Donatos Pizza to continue strategic growth in 2023

January 27, 2023

Donatos Pizza is continuing its growth in 2023. The brand opened 55 locations last year, including five traditional units and more than 50 strategic…

Pizza Factory opens unit in Riverside, California

January 27, 2023

Pizza Factory has expanded its California footprint with the opening of a restaurant in Riverside. The pizzeria is owned by multi-brand operators Larry Yanez…

What Is Artificial Intelligence, And How Does It Impact Your Point-Of-Sale?

AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. Incorporating AI POS…

Blaze Pizza's growth accelerated by openings, franchise agreements in 2022

January 25, 2023

Blaze Pizza opened 13 restaurants and signed seven multi-unit development agreements in 2022. The development agreements over the past 12 months will add 2…