Brooklyn, NY-based Mike’s Hot Honey is launching dip cups this week in an effort to better service pizzerias experiencing a sharp increase in delivery and takeout business. As federal and local social-distancing guidelines have driven restaurants to close their dining rooms and shift to delivery and takeout-only models, Mike’s Hot … More
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Buddy’s Pizza Celebrates 74th Anniversary With $7.40 Discount Cards
Few pizza chains, if any, are more closely identified with a specific city than Buddy’s Pizza in Detroit. In honor of the iconic company that reportedly invented Detroit-style pizza, then-Detroit Mayor Dave Bing even proclaimed June 23 as Buddy’s Pizza Day back in 2011—and the annual celebration has continued ever … More
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Rosati’s Pizza CEO Rick Rosati Dies at 70
Fredric “Rick” Rosati, CEO of the national pizza restaurant group Rosati’s Pizza, passed away unexpectedly June 15 at the age of 70 at his home in Cave Creek, Arizona. He died of natural causes. Rosati was the driving force to franchise the Rosati’s Pizza concept in 1979. He opened his … More
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Virginia Pizzeria Reopens for Dine-In With a Tropical Twist
With carryout going gangbusters at Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, giving up much of the eatery’s limited space for half-capacity dine-in service just didn’t make sense to owner Dave Nicholas. Instead, he took the operation, located in Alexandria, Virginia, in a decidedly different direction: He turned his upstairs deck into … More
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National Restaurant Association President Praises SCOTUS’ Ruling on DACA
The president of the National Restaurant Association (NRA) praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Deferred Access for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program as a “validation of the American dream.” The nation’s highest court last week blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the program created by former President … More
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Wisconsin Pizzeria Gives Away Free Pizza to Peacemakers
It’s hard to stay angry with a slice of fresh, hot pizza in your mouth—and that’s what Don Calhoun, owner of a Glass Nickel Pizza location in Wausau, Wisconsin, is counting on with his new “Give Pizza Chance” promotion. The Glass Nickel store currently offers curbside pickup and contactless delivery … More
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&pizza Will Close All Its Restaurants on Election Day
The Washington, D.C.-based pizza chain that gives its employees paid time off (PTO) for political activism has gone one step further, announcing that it will close all of its stores on November 3 to encourage its workers and surrounding communities to vote in the election. &pizza, founded by CEO Michael … More
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This Leading Pizza Chain Had a Record-Breaking Week in Off-Premise Sales
After several troubled years, Pizza Hut, the world’s No. 2 pizza chain, bounced back with a record-breaking week of off-premise sales last month, according to parent company Yum Brands. In early May, Pizza Hut had its highest delivery and carryout average sales week in the past eight years, Yum Brands … More
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Pieology Launches New ‘Signature’ Pizzas for Summer Pizzazz
Pieology Pizzeria is welcoming summer by giving their menu a little extra pizzazz, expanding customer options and simplifying online ordering so that everyone can safely enjoy their pizza all summer long. Pieology launched a new menu and ordering system for all U.S. locations, including Hawaii & Guam, on June 9. … More
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Wood Stone Corp. Hires Melissa Enge as Regional Sales Manager
Wood Stone Corporation, a leading manufacturer of stone hearth and specialty commercial cooking equipment, has hired Melissa Enge as regional sales manager for the European, Middle Eastern and African markets. Enge is an international account executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the foodservice industry, specializing in QSR (quick-service … More
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Flashy New Pizza Robot Makes Pies Before Your Eyes With Theatrical Flair
A flashy new pizza vending machine gives you more than just a hot, fresh-baked pie—it puts on a pizza-making show while you wait. Thanks to a transparent window at the front of the Piestro, customers can watch the pizza being assembled, complete with moving robotic arms, colorful dispensers that spew … More
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Beyond Pizza: Adding Delicious Gluten-Free Italian Dishes to Your Menu
By Lindsey Yeakle Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager With outbreaks of COVID-19 on the rise again in many states and many restaurants struggling to reopen, food takeout and delivery are more popular than ever, and pizza is a perennial favorite. However, pizza isn’t always the best option for people … More