Operations News & Media
Romeo's Pizza operating system, pillars make it unique in industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Romeo's Pizza is on a hot streak right now. With sales up 26%, and a rewards program that boasts a 300% growth last year, the Ohio-based brand is ready for the…
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Mountain Mike's franchisee purchases fleet of EVs
February 25, 2022
California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has purchased a fleet of 20 COLO Cargo electric vehicles from ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., according to a press…
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Good Pizza founder donates concept to hunger-relief organization
February 25, 2022
The pizzaiolo who handed out pandemic-born pizzas out of his apartment with a rope to friends on the street is donating his concept to Philabundance, a…
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Una Pizza Napoletana to reopen in NYC
February 25, 2022
After a two-year COVID-19-born hiatus, Una Pizza Napoletana is back on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, according to an Eater New York report. The restaurant…
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Mobile orders on rise, long pickup wait times lead to frustration
February 24, 2022
Mobile orders continue to rise and customers generally approve of restaurants' apps but longer wait times for mobile pickups and orders not ready at pickup are…
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Papa John's sales, profit beats expectations
February 24, 2022
Papa John's fourth quarter revenue and profit beat expectations, according to a company earnings report.
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Restaurant execs gambling for a good cause
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
A few hundred restaurant leaders are gathering in Nashville next month at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, where they will participate in…
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Middleby Corp boosts sales, earnings for Q4, FY 2021
February 23, 2022
The Middleby Corp., a manufacturer of equipment for commercial foodservice, food processing and residential kitchen equipment, posted significant sales and…
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Zalat Pizza opens additional Houston area store
February 23, 2022
Zalat Pizza will open a location in the Houston area of The Woodlands/Shenandoah. The store is expected to open March 1, according to a press release.
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Slim & Husky's to open 1st Alabama location
February 22, 2022
Nashville-based Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria is planning to open its first Alabama location, according to an al.com report.
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Underground Pizza opens 2nd location
February 22, 2022
Silver Spring, Maryland, has a new pizzeria. Underground Pizza opened last Saturday, according to a Bethesda Magazine report.
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Di Fara Pizzeria to open in Staten Island
February 21, 2022
Legendary pizzeria Di Fara Pizzeria, located in Brooklyn, will open a Staten Island outpost, according to a silive.com report.
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Marco's big growth strategy not just about pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marco's Pizza has more than 1,000 units with plans to grow to 1,500 by 2023. Its strategy isn't just about great pizza.
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US Foods boosts Q4 and FY 2021 sales and earnings
February 21, 2022
US Foods Holding Corp. improved sales and earnings for Q4 and FY 2021, boosted by restaurant sales growth and double digit food inflation, according to an…
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Bada Bing Pizza Co. to open in Ft. Meyers this week
February 18, 2022
Bada Bing Pizza Co. is slated to open Feb. 25 in Ft. Myers, Florida. The pizzeria, owned by Bill Bellucci, will specialize in New York-style slices, according…
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Domino's raises $13.6M for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
February 18, 2022
Domino's Pizza has raised $13.6 million to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 2021 primarily through its annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving…
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Pizzeria raises funds for fire victims
February 17, 2022
Pete's Pizza in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, are collecting donations for a family who lost their home in a fire. The manager, Chelsalyn Miller relates to the…
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New York Congressman seeks $60B for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
February 16, 2022
Joe Morelle U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle on Tuesday stood alongside foodservice operators to call for the replenishment of the Restaurant…
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Putting a face to faceless transactions: Four ways to maintain invaluable connections with customers
The famous theme song from “Cheers” perfectly put words to the ultimate rapport restaurants want with their customers. These days, though, building a…
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Pizza Guys looks to build momentum in 2022
February 16, 2022
Sacramento, California-based Pizza Guys is looking to capitalize on its 2021 success with 11 more locations within the first half of 2022, according to a…
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