Restaurant operators still planning to add locations despite economy

September 9, 2025

Restaurant brands are continuing to plan new locations but are strategically thinking about how they scale more sustainably while also identifying critical…

How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance

August 28, 2025

In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…

Report reveals increased focus on food, labor cost controls

July 16, 2025

Restaurant leaders are reporting continued food and labor cost increases, with 89% experiencing rising staff expenses, according to a Restaurant365 study.

Pizza gets a glow-up: Ditch mozzarella for these flavor-packed cheeses

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

As diners develop more adventurous palates, mozzarella may be losing its monopoly as the go-to pizza cheese. This guide explores six non-traditional cheeses …

Kosher pizzeria boasts a stand-out menu

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Moshe Dahari and his brothers run Elite Pizza, a kosher pizzeria in Great Neck, New York. Keeping kosher is challenging but its focus on the community and…

Pizza market to grow by $70.1B

February 17, 2025

The pizza market is estimated to grow by $70.1 billion from 2025-2029, according to a Technavio report.

Restaurant professionals make predictions for New Year 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants will face a number of challenges in the new year. We talked to restaurant professionals to learn what's shaping 2025.

Global pizza market to grow by $66B

December 16, 2024

The global pizza market size is estimated to grow by $66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to a Technavio report.

Leading universities meet boba demand on campus with Botrista beverage platform

With some colleges launching boba programs in as little as two weeks, students are sharing positive feedback on trendy new drink options being offered on…

5 Cloud Reporting & Analytics Dashboards You Didn't Know You Needed

Managing a restaurant is demanding work. To stay ahead of the trends driving the pizza industry, you need to know the ins and outs of how your business is…

Future-proofed multi-cultural beverage concepts expand across higher-ed campuses

Increased globalization of food culture is transforming campus dining. College, universities and their food service partners are launching specialty drink…

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Heart-shaped pizzas increase sales in weeks leading up to Valentine's Day

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Heart-shaped pizzas, adorned with toppings of affection, have become the latest craze among romantics and pizza enthusiasts alike.

Study finds 42% of diners will order pizza for the Big Game, National Pizza Day

February 2, 2024

Seventy-two percent of diners plan to order pizza this year for The Big Game, National Pizza Day or both, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Climbs Even Higher and Increases Momentum as Brand Ramps up Development Across the Unite

Leading Pizza Chain’s 45th Anniversary Marked by Impressive Sales and Franchise Growth

5 Technologies Shaping The Future Of Labeling

In this post, we'll look at five technologies shaping the future of labeling for VARs, technology providers, and merchants.

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 10 most clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Here’s all the news Pizza Marketplace’s readers clicked on the most in 2023.

Consumers buy more pizza from restaurants than retailers

December 15, 2023

A good majority, 86%, of all consumer spending on pizza is via foodservice operators, with 14% spent with retailers, according to Technomic, a forecasting and…

Toast reports most popular dining time is 7 pm

December 8, 2023

Out of 17 metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S., 7 p.m. is the busiest time for restaurants transactions for every area covered except Miami, with most…