From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop

This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You’ll hear…

Kraft Heinz eliminating artificial colors from US products

June 17, 2025

The Kraft Heinz Company will remove all food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. Effective immediately, the company…

Reducing indirect vendor overcharges for restaurants

by Larry Levine — Expense Reduction Consultant, P3 Cost Analysts

Restaurant operators face financial pressure from various costs and declining customer visits, with many overlooking potential savings in "fixed costs" like…

#QSRNext to feature advice from Wienerschnitzel's, Sbarro, Taco John's

June 16, 2025

Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and…

Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, Pepper Lunch CEO

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings

June 10, 2025

Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…

Pizza Nova raises more than $200K for children's charity

June 10, 2025

Pizza Nova has raised $21,045 in support of Variety — the Children's Charity of Ontario. The donation was part of the brand's 26th annual That's Amore Pizza…

Jeff's Bagel Run founder says training key to franchisee success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Jeff's Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera.

Presented by Jeff's Bagel Run

How Big Chicken Is Using Guest Feedback to Fuel Franchise Growth

Big Chicken uses Ovation to identify system-wide issues and improve the guest experience across its growing franchise network. By catching trends like missing…

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

Square Peg Pizzeria expands to South Florida

June 9, 2025

Connecticut-based Square Peg Pizzeria has opened in Delray Beach, Florida, according to a press release.

Customer love fuels Blue Moon Pizza's next chapter

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Blue Moon Pizza, an Atlanta favorite, is set for growth under new partners Jordan Krolick and Jeff Goldt. Leveraging strong customer loyalty and a loved…

Little Caesars Love Kitchen celebrates 40 years, 4M guests

June 3, 2025

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen recently celebrated its 40th year of service in its hometown of Detroit by providing hot pizza slices to thousands of people in…

From Founder to franchisee: How Chronic Tacos built a Brand still breaking through

In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and…

Cicis Pizza offers buffet specials 2 days a week

June 2, 2025

Cicis Pizza is offering its buffet for $5.99 every Monday and Tuesday. To redeem this offer, a digital coupon is required and can be found at cicis.com/ewd…

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana celebrates centennial with car giveaway

June 2, 2025

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana will celebrate its upcoming centennial anniversary with a sweepstakes open now through June 30, according to a press release.

How to keep profits high under pressure

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Struggling with high restaurant costs? A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will offer tips on how to maintain profitability.

Pizza Factory reopens in Silver Springs, Nevada under new management

May 30, 2025

West Coast pizza brand Pizza Factory has reopened its Silver Springs, Nevada, location under new ownership, according to a press release.

From Florida favorite to franchise frontier: The rise of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a quick-service Italian restaurant that began as a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria in Boca Raton, is now expanding nationwide through…

&pizza lowering prices

May 27, 2025

Washington, D.C.-based &pizza thinks its pizza prices are too high. In a head-turning move, the brand has slashed its pricing across the board, according…

NYC's first pizza bagel shop opens

May 27, 2025

Bagizza, New York City's first dedicated pizza bagel shop, has opened in Midtown Manhattan. The restaurant was founded by Michael Park, partner and Master…