Rapid Fired Pizza acquired by franchisees

October 22, 2021

Rapid Fired Pizza LLC has been acquired by the franchisees who own Pie Guys Restaurants LLC, according to a press release.

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Peter's Pizzeria to open 2 South Florida locations

October 21, 2021

HYD (How Ya Doin') Hospitality Group will open two locations of Peter's Pizzeria in South Florida.

'Pizzapreneur' is contestant on The Bachelorette

October 21, 2021

One of the contestants on The Bachelorette is a self-described "pizzapreneur," and he's out to win Michelle Young's heart.

4 ways loyalty can drive nontraditional growth strategies

by Brittany Maroney — Sr Product Marketing Manager, Punchh

Major brands are looking at nontraditional formats like airports, grocery and campuses, requiring marketers to re-evaluate their existing campaign strategy.

Peter Piper Pizza acquires 10 units in Arizona

October 20, 2021

Peter Piper, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEC Entertainment, LLC, which also owns Chuck E. Cheese and Pasqually's Pizza & Wings, has signed an…

Hellman and Friedman acquire NPD Group

October 20, 2021

Hellman and Friedman, a global private equity firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire NPD, according to a press release.

How Emmy Squared made its mark on Detroit-style pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Emily Hyland just opened the 14th Emmy Squared, a Detroit-style pizzeria with a menu as diverse as its clientele. The company has grown down the East Coast but…

McDonald's exec to talk about diversity, inclusion at 1-day QSR event

Ariane Panter, senior director of global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and corporate function support at McDonald’s, will discuss diversity…

Domino's same-store sales decline

October 18, 2021

Domino's Pizza lost momentum in the three months through Sept. 2021, with a U.S. same-store sales decline of 1.9%, the first U.S. same-store sales decline in…

Happy Joe's launches Operator to Owner Program

October 18, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is creating a pipeline for career opportunities by providing longtime management with a path to entrepreneurship, according…

Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…

Basil Street teams with Prepango to place pizza kiosks in airports

October 14, 2021

Basil Street, a maker of automated pizza machines, has teamed with Prepango, a company specializing in securing contracts for automated retail, food and…

How Simo brings traditional Neapolitan pizza to NYC

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Simo Pizza just opened its second location, this time in NYC's Greenwich Village. From the pizzaiolo behind the Rossopomodoro concept, Simo is a…

Pizza Karma to open 3rd unit

October 8, 2021

Pizza Karma, an Indian-fusion pizzeria that has locations in Eden Prairie and Maple Grove, Minnesota, will open a third location in the food court of the…

How franchisees can benefit from limited-item menus

by Nick Binnings — AC, Franchise Elevator PR

A limited menu allows a brand to create signature items that makes it stand out in a crowded field. Nick Binnings, director of brand development for Southern…

FAT Brands execs to discuss brand growth at 1-day virtual seminar

FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn and CMO Thayer Wiederhorn, who have acquired several brands over the past few years, will discuss the strategies behind the…

Sally’s Apizza celebrates 1st store since founding

October 7, 2021

Sally's Apizza, founded in 1938 with a New Haven, Connecticut location, now has a second restaurant in the state.

Lunchbox launches website as part of rebranding

October 5, 2021

Lunchbox, a next-gen online ordering platform for restaurants, has unveiled a updated logo, visual identity, and website, according to a company press release.

Tips to get pizzeria catering up and running

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

As more Americans return to work onsite the need for catering is increasing. Pizza provides the perfect tool for a catering strategy if done right.