Westside Pizza focuses on fresh food, franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Boise, Idaho-based Westside Pizza has 38 units. Learn how franchising and food have become two major tenets of the company's focus.

Blaze Pizza CEO: Pizzaverse tech still growing, staffing can be addressed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

During the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw addressed the rise in technology and current staffing challenges.

Peter Piper Pizza launches first loyalty program, app

August 3, 2022

Peter Piper Pizza has launched its first loyalty program and app.

Robots deliver food, beverages to customers at Korean airport

July 27, 2022

Travelers at the Incheon International Airport in Korea can have food and coffee delivered by robots launched by Baemin, an app provider, according to a report…

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

4 Signs that Your Customer Service Team Needs Additional Training

Every time your staff serves a client quickly, efficiently and courteously, you may be gaining a returning customer. But when crew members are not adequately…

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop testing automated pizzeria

July 21, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is getting into the pizza business, thanks to a partnership with Piestro, a robotic pizzeria featuring a standalone, fully integrated…

How two restaurant owners solved their sales tax dilemmas

Today more than ever, restaurant operators have too much on their plates. Collecting sales tax is required by most states and jurisdictions, but managing sales…

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Brewability adds vibrational dance floor to front of house

July 20, 2022

Brewability, a Colorado-based brew pub and pizzeria primarily staffed by adults with developmental disabilities, has added a vibrational dance floor to the…

Webinar shows employees secret ingredient to increased profits, expansion

July 18, 2022

Ask any restaurateur what their biggest challenge is, and many – if not most – will say hiring and retention. Restaurants continue to build their staff in a…

Organ Stop Pizza one of last 'pizza and pipes' concepts

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the 1970s and 80s, pizza and pipe organ restaurants were popular. Now there are only two left in the U.S. and Organ Stop Pizza has a mighty organ that's…

What Is Barcode Technology, And How Does It Impact Retailers In 2022?

Barcode scanners have progressed beyond POS checkouts. Learn how they can help your business succeed!

DoorDash pulls the plug on Chowbotics

July 11, 2022

DoorDash has decided to discontinue Chowbotics, the robotic salad maker vending machine, the company announced on its website. The machine, which featured…

Sweetgreen's digital guru keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

July 11, 2022

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Reduce Turnover on Your Team

High employee turnover has a negative impact on productivity, customer service and team morale. Learn how you can improve employee engagement and reduce…

NCR Corp integrates with Acrelec on restaurant solutions

July 8, 2022

Acrelec, a provider of hardware and software for restaurant brands, has teamed with NCR Corp. to enable NCR customers to access Acrelec's drive-thru, digital…

Is it time to switch restaurant POS systems?

by Peter Dougherty — GM of Hospitality, Lightspeed Commerce

As a restaurant business grows, POS systems need to adapt and change with it. But a static POS system might become outdated quickly. Here's how to tell if it's…

Toast acquires scheduling, management solution Sling

July 7, 2022

Restaurant digital technology platform Toast has acquired Sling, an employee scheduling, communication and management solution, according to a press release.

Webinar leverages data to show loyalty programs improve bottom line

July 6, 2022

Loyalty programs are smarter, more intuitive and easier to use than ever before. Having a solid loyalty program in place can increase guest frequency, improve…

Happy Joe's ready for growth, focuses on product over price

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has become a Midwestern mainstay with a wide variety of pizzas. The brand has more than 30 units in the pipeline.