Technology News & Media

MOD Pizza using PAR to protect delivery operations from third-party errors

April 3, 2026

In an effort to protect its income streams from errors tied to third-party platforms, MOD Pizza has integrated PAR Technology Corp's Recovery and Delivery…

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Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…

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Pizza vending off to a rough start in Houston

March 25, 2026

PizzaForno, a Canadian company known for its automated pizza vending machines, announced ambitious plans in 2022 to expand across Texas. The concept centered…

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2026 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

This year’s Top 100 honors those who have mastered the "rare beast" of combining high-volume operations with artisanal quality. Whether it’s an independent…

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Papa Johns targets 2027 for full US rollout of Deliverect's delivery dispatch platform

March 19, 2026

Papa Johns partnered with Deliverect to implement Deliverect's Smart Dispatch & Delivery Management platform at all U.S. restaurant locations by the end of…

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Blaze Pizza partners with Reality Based Group for mystery shopping

March 13, 2026

Reality Based Group and Blaze Pizza have entered a partnership to implement a mystery shopping program across the restaurant chain's franchise locations…

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Grubhub, Wonder, Dexa launch 1st drone food delivery program in New Jersey

March 12, 2026

Grubhub, Wonder and Dexa will launch a drone delivery test program, beginning March 18, bringing delivery innovation to customers in New Jersey for the first…

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The New Front of House: Why Pizza’s Next Growth Era Runs on Self-Order Kiosks + Intelligent POS Systems

Easy-to-use kiosks fully integrated with a modern POS system have emerged as the most efficient and cost-effective solution to the challenge of front-of-store…

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Pizza Inn reinvests in Texas unit with transformative modernization

February 27, 2026

Pizza Inn has revamped its Mesquite, Texas, location with a fully modernized design that marks a step forward for the brand's next chapter of growth, according…

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CPK cuts labor variance by 50% via AI partnership

February 23, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen is slicing into the future of upscale casual dining by ditching legacy systems in favor of AI-driven operational tools. The 144-unit…

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Jeff's Bagel Run: From garage bagels to 30 and growing

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

On this episode of the Founderology — Built to Breakthrough podcast, I talk with Jeff Perera, co-Founder of Jeff’s Bagel Run and a member of the inaugural…

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The 10-25 Unit Playbook: Scale Without Chaos

Unlock the proven systems top restaurant operators use to scale without chaos. If you’re stuck juggling fires across 10–25 locations, this guide shows you the…

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Pizza vs. Chicken: The ultimate industry 'vibe check' at RFIS

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Executives in the pizza and chicken restaurant fields will answer questions about feedback in a 'Family Feud'-style game at the Restaurant Franchising and…

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Giordano’s partners with Cartwheel to streamline delivery operations

February 5, 2026

Giordano's has implemented Cartwheel's delivery management platform across its corporate and franchise locations to manage high-volume periods, including the…

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The Super Bowl of restaurant operations: Why game day is every day for pizza chains

by Christian Wiens — Co-Founder & CEO, Loman AI

Super Bowl Sunday serves as a high-stakes stress test that reveals whether a restaurant has built the scalable, automated systems necessary to turn extreme…

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Zenzap helps restaurateurs control IP, communication in house

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zenzap, a communication app for restaurants, can help operators control intellectual properties and notifications.

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5 ways Super Bowl delivery success translates to year-round revenue

by Alex Vasilkin — Co-Founder & CEO, Cartwheel

By leveraging AI dispatch, hybrid fulfillment models and transparent communication, pizza operators can transform the extreme logistical pressure of Super Bowl…

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