30 years strong: Nick Sarillo's journey from carpenter to Chicago pizza icon

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After a disappointing dining experience, Nick Sarillo opened Nick's Pizza & Pub, which has thrived for 30 years by focusing on family connection through…

Snappy's 2nd act: Pizza chain reinvents itself for the future

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Snappy is under new ownership who is moving the company forward in both operations and franchising.

How pizza drive-thrus can help pizzerias thrive

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza drive-thrus can help restaurants improve order accuracy and increase overall sales.

People, passion make Farrelli’s Pizza a Northwestern favorite

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Farrelli's Pizza in Northwestern Washington focuses on hiring people who will create experiences for the brand's guests. With award-winning pizza and tight…

Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…

Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…

'Epic' redesign livens up Papa Johns' legacy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns Epic Dough redesign includes modern finishes and colors. With a refreshed logo and look, the legacy brand is entering a new era.

Cicis Pizza's brand refresh spotlights new design, mascot

Plano, Texas-based Cicis Pizza recently underwent a brand overhaul that brings a new design to the restaurants, as well as a new mascot.

Pizzeria Uno's hotel conversion program brings in hotel guests, locals

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chicago-based Pizzeria Uno has begun a hotel conversion program that brings in both hotel guests and locals. It gives Uno more recognition and brings that…

Pizza Inn's brand refresh modernizes legacy pizza brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Inn has unveiled a brand refresh that includes a logo, updated mascot and modernized store design that put the buffet at the center of operations.

Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.

How Oath Pizza's refresh is modernizing its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Oath Pizza was founded in 2015 and is already undergoing a rebrand. Learn what's behind the brand refresh and how it will affect the company's future.

Restaurant seating is more than just a place to sit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Seating plays an important part in a restaurant's overall design and aesthetic.

What's behind Papa Johns' brand refresh?

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After nine straight quarters of growth, Papa Johns is ready for the next phrase in the company's history with a brand refresh that updates stores and logos.

Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on

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

There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.

How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…

Free webinar: How restaurants can use AI to become more agile

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In a pandemic-stricken restaurant environment, staying nimble means staying in business. And for QSRs, AI and machine learning is proving to be one of the best…

Mountain Mike's redesign addresses pandemic's peak challenges

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The pandemic has hurled obstacles at many strong dine-in brands, including Mountain Mike's, but the pizza brand has dodged them by rolling out a redesign…