Karl Strauss Brewing Company is proud to support the next generation of local brewers by joining forces with UC San Diego Extension. Karl Strauss is celebrating 25 years of crafting the San Diego beer scene by offering two scholarships to UC San Diego Extension’s Brewing certificate program in 2014. “When we started the industry here […]

Giordano’s Famous Stuffed Pizza – Chicago’s number-one stuffed deep-dish pizza maker since 1974 – is bringing the Windy City what it wants: more of its signature stuffed pizza. Giordano’s announced today the opening of its 41st Chicagoland brick and mortar location at 1340 S. Michigan Ave. in the South Loop, as well as plans for […]

In another technology first, Papa John's today launched the QSR pizza industry’s first systemwide mobile-optimized Web site, powered by CashStar, that improves the digital gift card ordering experience. Papa John’s customers now have the convenience and ease of ordering via their mobile device by going to www.papajohns-m.cashstar.com where they can design and purchase customized Papa John's gift […]

The two-year old brewery plans to expand

Create-Your-Own Pizza Concept Opens First Minnesota Store January 20

PizzaRev, a leader in the fast-casual build-your-own pizza space, today announced signed agreements with four franchisee groups covering territory in five states. “These four exceptional franchise groups, along with our partner and first franchisee Buffalo Wild Wings, will each add tremendously to the PizzaRev story,” stated PizzaRev Co-CEO Rodney Eckerman. The deals will bring new […]

Moffat Inc., leading distributor of commercial convection ovens, proofers and holding cabinets, announced today it has been accepted as a new supplier for PRIDE Marketing & Procurement, Inc., a dealer-owned organization comprised of over 125 food service equipment and supplies dealers from around the United States and Canada. Vice President of Moffat Sales P.J. Loy […]

MOD Pizza announced recently that they have added three experienced executives to their leadership team who will support operations and store development as the company accelerates its growth into new markets. MOD is currently operating 14 locations in Washington, Oregon and California with plans to more than double its store base by the end of […]

Franchise brands are revealing their growth strategies in order to attract capital to their system, and the lenders seem to be eager to listen. The Franchise Finance & Growth Conference, sponsored by Franchise Times® magazine and BoeFly, will give franchise brands the platform to talk about their brands, their planned growth and their success in front […]

Hunt Brothers®Pizza is introducing a brand new limited time offer pizza just in time to kick off the biggest night in football. The delicious specialty pizza, Italian Meats, includes Hunt Brothers Pizza’s original rising fresh crust, topped with a signature sauce and layered with slices of Italian-style ham, salami, big pepperoni and 100 percent mozzarella […]

John Daly Pizza announced that it will exhibit at the PGA 2014 Merchandise Show, January 21 – 24, 2014, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida. John Daly Pizza is pleased to roll out a new pizza program that is ideal for the Golf Environment. The PGA Merchandise Show attracts more than 41,000 […]

Family owned and operated Rizzo’s Fine Pizza Co., established in 1959—its flagship shop located in the heart of Astoria, Queens—with their unique thin crust Sicilian squares placing them on the “best pizzas in America list,” opened a full-service dine-in restaurant on the Lower East Side. Both Sicilian squares and Neopolitan round pies will be served […]

Our editor doesn’t take any chances with fortune cookies anymore, but he predicts prosperity for PMQ readers in 2014!

Globe Food Equipment Company (Dayton, Ohio) is pleased to announce Brian Bohm has joined Globe as National Service Manager. Bohm joined Globe with over 15 years of service experience in industrial equipment support. He most recently worked as Service Manager with Baumer HHS Corporation. Baumer manufactures industrial gluing and quality control equipment for the packaging […]

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI – Friars Kitchen and Bakery celebrates their 30th year in Clinton Township in 2014 with a special Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. The location on Garfield will be offering customers a 30 percent discount on all orders for the entire day, for dining guests only. There will be a special […]

In celebration of National Pizza Week, on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., zpizza will be giving away 2,000 Take N Bake pizzas across the nation to the first 25 customers at each participating zpizza location. zpizza customers, after the first 25, will receive a bounce back coupon good for one (1) […]