In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Skyler Reeves, owner of Rosa’s Pizzeria in Prescott, Arizona, had plenty on his mind—laying off employees that he cares about, consolidating his three stores into one, suspending his catering service—when an unidentified woman walked into one of his shops on Tuesday and handed … More
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Grotto Pizza to Provide Weekly Food Allowance to Laid-Off Employees
Grotto Pizza, with 19 locations in Delaware and Maryland, is launching an Employee Food Credit Fund to support its kitchen staff, delivery drivers, counter staff and servers temporarily laid off amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The company announced it is providing a weekly Grotto food allowance to all employees to help alleviate the burden … More
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Yum Brands Has Closed Down 1,000-Plus Pizza Hut Express Units in the U.S.
Pizza Hut parent company Yum Brands has temporarily closed down more than 1,000 Pizza Hut Express units in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company said in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated March 18. According to the filing, Yum Brands has shuttered 7,000 … More
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Big Three Pizza Chains Aim to Hire 60,000 New Workers
The country’s top pizza chains are looking to hire 60,000 new workers—and get them trained in a hurry—as the coronavirus pandemic drives more customers to delivery and carryout services. Pizza Hut, the No. 2 pizza chain behind Domino’s in terms of global retail sales, will lead the hiring charge, adding … More
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Rapid Fired Pizza Places Plastic ‘Wall’ Between Customers and Pizza Makers
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Rapid Fired Pizza (RFP), a Kettering, Ohio-based fast-casual pizza chain with more than 30 stores in five states, has installed plastic sheeting “walls” at the serving lines of its stores to separate customers from the pizza makers. “In an effort to protect both our … More
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Pizzerias Offer Free ‘Stir Crazy Pizza Kits’ for Children Age 12 and Under
A pair of pizzerias on opposite ends of the country—Eepa’s Pizzeria in Bayfield, Colorado, and Rony’s Place Restaurant and Pizzeria in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania—have begun offering free pizza meal kits to families with children age 12 and under. The Stir Crazy Pizza Kits aren’t just nourishing for the body. They … More
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Papa Gino’s Pizzeria Celebrates ‘Everyday Heroes’ in Uncertain Times
A couple of weeks ago, Papa Gino’s Pizzeria and D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches had a plan to roll out a dedicated program for first responders and military personnel as a way to say thank you for all they do in their local communities. However, a lot has happened over a short … More
Coronavirus News
The Coronavirus Crisis: 8 More Survival Tips for Pizza Restaurant Operators
The PMQ team continues to reach out to industry operators and consultants to get moneymaking and cost-saving ideas that will help pizza restaurateurs survive the coronavirus crisis. Read our previous story on this topic here and check out eight more ideas below: 1. Create pizza meal kits. Located in Fort … More
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Domino’s Plans to Hire 10,000 Workers to Meet Pizza Delivery Demand
As more customers turn to food delivery and carryout during the coronavirus pandemic, Domino’s is gearing up to hire thousands of workers to meet the demand. The company has said it’s looking to hire around 10,000 fulltime and part-time employees, including delivery drivers, pizza makers, customer service representatives, managers and … More
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Rapid Fired Pizza’s Low-Carb Recipe Contest Draws 300 Entries
Rapid Fired Pizza, headquartered in Kettering, Ohio, received almost 300 entries in its first contest asking customers to share their favorite low-carb No-Doh pizza recipes for a chance to win free pizza for a year. According to a press release, Molly Gibson won the contest with her creation called Roasted … More
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Pizzeria in Goshen, N.Y. Lets Families Eat Now and Pay Later
The co-owner of Village Pizza, located in Goshen, New York, knows how expensive it can be to keep your family fed—he has five kids of his own. As local workers face abrupt layoffs with bills still to pay, he’s letting families eat at his restaurant and make arrangements to pay … More
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Pizzeria’s Support of Local Hospital Earns Coverage on Fox & Friends
A pizza shop in Farmington, Connecticut, scored national coverage for delivering free pizzas to a local hospital as medical professionals gear up for an expected surge in patients due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kurt Kruczek, owner of Naples Pizza, appeared on Fox News’ Fox & Friends to discuss the good … More