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California Pizza Kitchen lands at Philadelphia airport
May 9, 2019
California Pizza Kitchen has opened in the Philadelphia International Airport Terminal E, a news release said.
read now3 pizza families converge for free slices, good cause on May 17
May 9, 2019
To Chicagoans, pizza is sacred, so it makes sense that three of the Windy City's pizza restaurants are partnering on National Pizza Party Day — May 17 — to…
read nowPie Five struggles as Pizza Inn posts solid Q3
May 8, 2019
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. reported a mixed bag of Q3 financial results for its two brands, Pie Five and Pizza Inn. Although combined, company revenue…
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The labor issues that make restaurant leaders labor most
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
For pizza operators, labor is an issue that lives up to its name. From dealing with worker shortages, culture and generational issues and the daily need to…
read nowAs Papa John's Q1 sales fall, CEO tells investors, 'Lasting consumer sentiment change takes time'
May 8, 2019
As Papa John's founder John Schnatter mulls selling his 31% stake in the chain, the brand reported continued Q1 2019 losses, equaling 12 cents a share or $3.…
read nowMarco's names restaurant financial veteran, growth guru as CFO
May 7, 2019
Marco's Pizza said it has named former Granite City Food & Brewery CFO Jeffery Rager as chief financial officer for the expanding pizza chain as part of…
read nowWill John Schnatter sell his stake in Papa John's?
May 7, 2019
After stepping down from Papa John's board in March, Founder John Schnatter may step away from the brand entirely, according to a Reuters report.
read nowMellow Mushroom getting 'more mellow'
May 7, 2019
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has signed a deal with the marketing agency, Levelwing, to lead its digital strategy, which includes media buying, SEO, creative…
read nowDomino's Malaysia, Singapore to use blockchain to improve delivery
May 6, 2019
Domino's Pizza division in Malaysia and Singapore is using of blockchain technology to advance and automate delivery through a partnership with automated…
read nowPlant-based meat, egg, dairy investments hit $16B in 2018
May 6, 2019
More than $16 billion was invested in U.S. plant-based meat, egg, and dairy companies over the past 10 years, and $13 billion came in the past two years…
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Domino's, Papa John's stocks tick up, possible good news en route for gas prices
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
While stock values on the big brands played out their drama on the trading floor last week, crude production soared to levels not seen in nearly two years…
read nowWebinar panel to address restaurant efficiency in age of digital transformation
May 3, 2019
With digital transformation, restaurants are able to improve efficiency and attract customers at he same time. Contributing Editor Bradley Cooper will moderate…
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Del Taco exec on making it in Mexican QSR category + Taziki's CEO relays business benefits of creating calm
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From Mexico to the Mediterranean, today's podcast focuses on two brands that strive to take diners to different parts of the planet through food and…
listen nowLebron James' Blaze Pizza franchise debuting cauliflower, low-carb crusts
May 3, 2019
When it opens its fifth Palm Beach County, Florida, location Tuesday, Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will feature two new crusts that will soon be available…
read nowPie Five to open 1st Oregon stores
May 3, 2019
Pie Five Pizza will soon be poking up in the Beaver State, after the brand signed a two-store deal in Corvallis, Oregon. Ravi and Sharna Prasad will bring Pie…
read nowCalifornia Pizza Kitchen 'hearts' mom, helps moms
May 2, 2019
California Pizza Kitchen is bringing back its heart-shaped pizzas May 9-12 in honor of Mother's day, but that's not the only way its celebrating moms. In an…
read nowNation's 5th biggest restaurant operator shifts payroll, other key functions to cloud
May 1, 2019
The world's biggest Pizza Hut and Wendy's franchisee, NPC International, is rolling out a new digital multi-function payroll and HR management program that…
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3 restaurant leaders on the big hurdles to brand-boosting Big Data use
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Pie Five, A&W and CapitalSpring executives discussed the pitfalls and plusses of using Big Data in restaurant management and marketing today. Yes, there are…
read nowRapid Fired opens in Southern Indiana
May 1, 2019
Rapid Fired Pizza is opening its 32nd store this weekend, this one in New Albany, Indiana, and will give away 500 free pizzas on May 7 at the West Daisy Lane…
read nowPizza Inn punches some 'heat' into its all-day buffet
May 1, 2019
Pizza Inn's All Day Buffet is getting a limited-time addition or two with the brand's two Fiesta pies that kick up the spice in both a Taco and Chicken Fajita…
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