News & Media
Pizza Factory in Rio Vista, California operates with new owners
October 12, 2023
Pizza Factory's Rio Vista, California, location has new owners, according to a press release.
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Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
October 11, 2023
Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…
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PDQ launches official 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers cups with float purchase
October 11, 2023
PDQ restaurants — which stands for People Dedicated to Quality — are offering guests official 2023 Tampa Bay Buccaneers cups in partnership with Coca-Cola.
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White Castle celebrating Halloween with spooky deals
October 11, 2023
Starting Friday, Oct. 13, White Castle will launch 13 "spooktacular" deals through the month.
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Domino's offers free emergency pizza
October 11, 2023
Domino's Pizza is introducing its Domino's Emergency Pizza — a program that offers a free medium two-topping pizza when customers need a quick dinner…
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Pretzelmaker to expand Canadian footprint
October 11, 2023
FAT Brands Inc. has inked a deal with Canadian Cookie Enterprises Inc. to open 25 Pretzelmaker locations throughout the country over the next 10 years…
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Dippin' Dots releases new flavor
October 11, 2023
Dippin' Dots has released a new flavor — Frozeti Dough — available beginning in November, with a broader release scheduled for next spring, according to a…
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How restaurants can attract, retain top talent in a tight job market
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hiring and retention are still issues in the industry, but things are looking up. One expert offers insight and tips on the restaurant hiring landscape.
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How diversity became Shake Shack's key ingredient
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Shake Shack set big goals for diversity. At the Fast Casual Executive Summit, Idris Stover, director of diversity, equity inclusion and engagement, discussed…
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How to make, sell creative pizzas in modern industry
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Pizza Marketplace editor Mandy Wolf Detwiler catches up with Andrew Scudera Jr., owner of The Original…
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Panda Express adds first-ever dessert to celebrate 40th anniversary
October 10, 2023
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Panda Express has added its first-ever dessert menu item, the Apple Pie Roll, according to a press release.
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McDonald's bringing back McRib for another year
October 9, 2023
The McRib will return to McDonald's despite giving the menu item a "farewell tour" last year. The saucy sandwich is a fan favorite and will make a comeback in…
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Marco's Pizza pairs hot honey, pepperoni for limited-time pizza
October 9, 2023
Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has partnered with Mike's Hot Honey to launch the Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza for a limited time, according to a press release.
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Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…
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Smashburger, Woworks, Craveworthy leaders revealing menu optimization tips
October 5, 2023
Optimizing menus across channels is one of the most important tools restaurants have when it comes to increasing customer satisfaction. Happy customers equal…
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Judge dismisses false advertising suit against Wendy's, McDonald's
October 5, 2023
A judge in Brooklyn has dismissed a false advertising suit against McDonald's and Wendy's alleging the brands used under cooked beef for its advertisements to…
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Exposing fee inflation: Understanding your merchant statements and the red flags to avoid
by Michael Seaman — Founder & CEO, Swipesum
Restaurants are consistently burdened with hidden fees and unnecessarily high rates from their payment processors. This widespread issue is not only affecting…
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Papa Murphy's brings back Jack-O-Lantern Pizza
October 4, 2023
The Jack-O-Lantern Pizza is back at Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza. It's available now through the end of October, according to a press release.
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Wienerschnitzel launches bratwurst menu for Oktoberfest
October 4, 2023
Wienerschnitzel has launched a bratwurst menu in honor of Oktoberfest, according to a press release.
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White Castle partners with SoundHound AI, Samsung Electronics for voice-enabled digital signage
October 3, 2023
White Castle has partnered with SoundHound AI Inc. and Samsung Electronics to deploy voice-enabled outdoor digital signage to revolutionize the way it…
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