Kiosk translates in sign language to assist hard of hearing customers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Juke Slot develops a kiosk that offers sign language for hard of hearing customers, a significant market with special needs. One customer's experience alerted…

New England Chuck E.Cheese's dials it down to delight kids with autism

February 1, 2017

Chuck E. Cheese's locations in New York, New England and New Jersey are launching Sensory Sensitive Sundays in conjunction with the Center for Autism and…

Free books and fire truck-delivered pizza: Two pizza powerhouses show benefits of cause-based campaigns

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

Mega-chain pizza brands, Domino's and Pizza Hut, are pulling out all the stops this fall to show the world how the Big Pie Guys and Gals do marketing with a…

15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger

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

Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…

Part 1: Why more restaurants are getting REAL

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

Hundreds of restaurant brands have achieved REAL certification, but what are they getting out of it? Our two-part report begins with a look at research into…

Pieology moves into Tennessee with gift in hand

August 22, 2016

Pieology is breaking into the Volunteer State, opening its first Tennessee location in Franklin by first doing a very good deed. The chain is donating $5,00…

At Malawi's Pizza, dinner is a world-changing experience

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

A novel pizza brand that started in Provo, Utah, is making a huge difference for children in one very tiny, very impoverished African nation.

Yum! shareholders turn up the volume on demand for antibiotic-free meat

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

Two Yum! Brands shareholder groups step up the pressure on Yum! Brands to rapidly ban the use of the antibiotic-raised meats at all its brands' locations.

Papa John's campaign supports program to help young domestic violence victims

August 9, 2016

Papa John's is launching a campaign in some of its Texas locations to help a pro football player's organization help kids whose lives have been dismantled by…

Sodexo aims to make it a cage-free egg world

July 25, 2016

Sodexo, a food service company, is partnering with Humane Society International to supply cage-free eggs across the globe by 2025.

The case for sustainability: 4 considerations for restaurants

All too often businesses, including restaurants, take an incomplete view of what sustainability entails and the investment necessary to generate a strong ROI.

SafetyCulture iAuditor expands beyond mobile platform

June 29, 2016

SafetyCulture, a technology company that focused on workplace safety, has announced the launch of its mobile app available on Windows 10, iOS and Android. The…

Pizza Ranch makes major donation to National Park Foundation

April 18, 2016

In celebration of the National Park Service's centennial anniversary, Pizza Ranch has donated $25,000 to the National Park Foundation.

Who's winning the fast casual pizza game?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The fast casual pizzeria craze shows no signs of ebbing.

Massachusetts governor enacts 'Massachusetts Restaurant Day for No Kid Hungry'

April 8, 2016

In support of April 11 as "Massachusetts Restaurant Day for No Kid Hungry," Gov. Charlie Baker issued a citation in recognition of the efforts of the…

SMOSH surprise two young fans at PizzaRev in latest 'Prank It FWD' series

April 5, 2016

PizzaRev was recently chosen to be the location for a new episode from top YouTube stars Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox and SMOSH.

Papa Murphy's continues fight against hunger with Urban Gleaners donation

April 4, 2016

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc. presented Urban Gleaners with a $5,000 donation for the second consecutive year.

Pizza Pizza's 'Slices for Devices' recycling program helps environment, children's hospitals

April 4, 2016

Canadians can get a head start on their spring cleaning by dropping off eligible electronic devices at any participating Pizza Pizza location as part of its…

Papa John's steps up to plate as official pizza of MLB

April 1, 2016

Papa John's is the official pizza of Major League Baseball after signing a multiyear agreement.

Pizza Schmizza, Schmizza Pub & Grub raise funds for H.E.L.P.

March 29, 2016

Pizza Schmizza and Schmizza Pub & Grub restaurants in Salem, Oregon, announced that H.E.L.P (Helping Education with Love and Pizza) the Charity issued 3…