Brothers bring taste of Detroit to Austin, Texas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Can Detroit-style pizza work in Austin, Texas? Yes, say the owners of Via 313, which has eight units in the Austin area.

How to hire young employees

Hiring isn't easy for any business owner. Here's advice on hiring young crew members.

Pizza Ranch focuses on small-town operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch focuses on towns with populations of 5,000 and less. Pizza Marketplace talked with Adrie Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch's founder and…

Pizza Factory hires franchise business coach

May 13, 2022

Pizza Factory has hired Andrew Winston as a franchise business coach, according to a press release.

US Foods seeks new CEO

May 10, 2022

The US Foods Holding Corp. has announced that CEO Pietro Satriano will be leaving the company, according to a press release.

Papa Johns announces ESG metric for incentive compensation

May 4, 2022

Papa Johns' corporate incentive bonus plan will include an environmental, social and governance (ESG) metric, making the company the first major U.S. pizza…

Peter Piper Pizza to hire 600-plus team members

May 4, 2022

Peter Piper Pizza is preparing for continued growth with a major hiring initiative in Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque. The brand plans to hire more than 60…

Digital Technologies Reshaping Restaurant Operations

Operators are increasingly using digital devices to improve service, help manage labor challenges and gather insightful analytics.

Papa Johns promotes 2 to executive leadership team

April 29, 2022

Papa Johns has promoted Amanda Clark to chief international and development officer and has named Liz Williams as chief international operations officer…

PizzaForno taps former Marco's Pizza exec as CMO

April 29, 2022

PizzaForno has appointed Jason Lowder as its chief marketing officer. Lowder, the former vice president of local store marketing at Marco's Pizza, brings years…

Oath Pizza, &pizza execs will talk hiring issues during virtual event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 21, 2022

Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, and Dave Jamieson, director of operations for Oath Pizza, will discuss “Labor Issues and Nouveau Ways to Hire…

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Papa Johns taps Joe Sieve as chief restaurant officer

April 20, 2022

Papa John's International has appointed Joe Sieve as chief restaurant officer. Sieve will begin his position May 2 and will oversee the operations of Papa…

Cicis to host national hiring day

April 18, 2022

Cicis will host a national hiring day on April 27 from 10 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. local time, according to a press release.

Cowboy Chicken, Fazoli's, CKE Restaurant leaders offer insight on reducing labor shortage pains

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Artificial intelligence technology is proving to be a panacea to the restaurant industry’s labor challenges while also presenting a consistent way to drive…

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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 Forecasting and Labor Schedules Affect the Bottom Line

At the end of the day, restaurants are businesses. Every piece of data that your restaurant generates holds the power to increase or decrease revenue—to…

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Leveraging Market Disruptions to Enhance Your Brand Experience

Restaurants have faced an onslaught of crises and shifting consumer expectations. Within this environment of constant change, how do you ensure that all of…

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NRA applauds workforce advancement initiative

March 30, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is supporting a program, The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement, created under the Essential Workers for Economic…

Former Yum Brands CEO joins Thanx

March 23, 2022

Greg Creed, former Yum Brands CEO, is joining Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, as an advisor for the CEO and board, according to a press release.