Pizza Ranch

PizzaRev adds a line of custom hot sauces to its lineup

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 24, 2015

Borrowing a sales-driving tactic from investor Buffalo Wild Wings, the made-to-order pizza concept offers customers their choice of six signature sauces.

Mario Cernadas joins Roy’s Restaurant as COO

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 30, 2015

The former COO of Applebee’s franchisee RMH Franchise Holdings will be tasked with strengthening guest connections to the brand.

Pizza Hut franchisee closes call center abruptly, citing changes in pizza-ordering habits

Aug. 13, 2015

The center run by NPC International was receiving fewer calls due to rising online orders.

Food

Pizza’s next play

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2015

Two emerging fast-casual players are betting on something a little different—tapping into the legacy of mom-and-pop pizzerias and updating old-world flavors.

Restaurants hitch onto pope mania with papal-themed deals

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2015

Places along Pope Francis’ path are pushing the limits of propriety with everything from communion cookies to papal cocktails.

Pie Five comps jump 6.7%

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 24, 2015

Same-store sales at sister brand Pizza Inn grew 0.2 percent in Q4.

Domino’s bets on new loyalty program

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 09, 2015

“We’ve seen what loyalty programs do for customers across many different industries and it was time for us to get in the game,” CEO Patrick Doyle said.

Chipotle reveals its next steps

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2015

A ‘restaurant within a restaurant’ will get more play, as will digital ordering and delivery for catering.

Domino’s develops line of custom delivery cars

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 22, 2015

The vehicles will roll out to 25 U.S. markets.

Crafting the perfect mission statement

By Sara Rush Wirth on Nov. 10, 2014

Old Chicago looked to iconic brands such as Panera Bread, gathering inspiration from the simplicity of its vision. Here are three tips for modernizing your mission statements.

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