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Food

Customize it

 By Joan M. Lang on Apr. 16, 2015

Restaurants that provide what families want—speedy service, something kids will eat, healthy options to please parents and a willingness to customize—are gaining business as economic doldrums linger.

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.

Operations

Into the oven

By Kelley McLain on Jun. 03, 2015

Made-to-order pizza concepts rely on speedy, high-temperature ovens to fire up customized pizzas.

Project Pie plots a future without Papa

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 05, 2015

That’s Papa Murphy’s, which recently sold its stake in the fast-casual chain. Founder and CEO James Markham said the parting won’t deter his efforts to make the concept a standout in the crowded fast-casual-pizza derby.

GPS Hospitality acquires 60 Burger King franchises

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 22, 2015

The Atlanta-based franchisee now operates nearly 200 units of the burger chain.

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.

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