Italian-American cuisine

General Assembly Pizza Announces Partnership with Leading Canadian Retail Broker: Propel Natural Brands

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Retail, Specialty, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Food and drink, Cuisine, Foods, Italian-American cuisine, Convenience foods, Mediterranean cuisine, Pizza, World cuisine, Grocery store

General Assembly Holdings Limited (the Company or GA Pizza) (TSXV: GA), a fast-casual, Toronto pizza restaurant turned omnichannel consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand, today announced a new partnership with Propel Natural Brands, a CPG, better-for-you and natural foods, food broker specializing in complete sales management of the Canadian market for natural and specialty product manufacturers.

Key Points: 
  • General Assembly Holdings Limited (the Company or GA Pizza) (TSXV: GA), a fast-casual, Toronto pizza restaurant turned omnichannel consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand, today announced a new partnership with Propel Natural Brands, a CPG, better-for-you and natural foods, food broker specializing in complete sales management of the Canadian market for natural and specialty product manufacturers.
  • Propel Natural Brands is a leading national brokerage specializing in Natural, Grocery, Mass Merchandise and Club channels.
  • The full-range of capabilities will provide GA Pizza with the robust infrastructure necessary to compete in the Canadian retail market.
  • Our partnership with Propel Natural Brands will help us gain additional access to industry connections and relationships that are integral for GA Pizzas growth and path forward.

Little Caesars® Pursues Denver Franchise Expansion With Sights Set On Developing 15 New Units By 2024

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Restaurants, Restaurant chains, Little Caesars, Pizzerias, Italian-American cuisine, Marian Ilitch, Ilitch Holdings, Mike Ilitch

DETROIT and DENVER , Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Caesars, the global, family-owned pizza chain with franchise and company-owned stores in each of the 50 U.S. states and across 27 countries and territories, is looking to grow its presence in the Denver area with the addition of at least 15 units by the close of 2024.

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  • "Our franchise business modelrenowned for our revolutionary Reserve-N-Ready system bolstered by our signature Pizza Portal pickup and deliveryis perfectly suited for the active, on-the-go Denver community," said Craig Sherwood, Vice President of U.S. Development at Little Caesars.
  • To register for this free event being hosted by key members of the Little Caesars franchise development team, please visit bit.ly/LCE_Denver .
  • Little Caesars franchising investments start at $360,000, with incentive programs available for veterans and first responders.
  • Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant.

Marco's Pizza Finds 86% of Consumers Wish to Eat Any Sandwich Flavor as a Pizza

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Italian-American cuisine, Foods, Marco's Pizza, Pizza

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate National Sandwich Month in August, Marco's Pizza asked more than 1,000 consumers* to dream about what sandwich flavor they'd wish to eat as a pizza.

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  • TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --To celebrate National Sandwich Month in August, Marco's Pizza asked more than 1,000 consumers* to dream about what sandwich flavor they'd wish to eat as a pizza.
  • Surprisingly, the vast majority of consumers, 86%, wished to eat any sandwich flavor as a pizza.
  • The pizza brand is honoring the launch of its latest sandwich-inspired limited-time offers (LTOs) with a national contest, ' Marco's Pizza Mash-Up: What Sandwich Do You Crave as a Pizza? '
  • For the entire month of August (Aug. 1-31), Pizza Lovers and sandwich lovers alike are invited to weigh in, sharing what sandwich they wish they could indulge in as a pizza.

Marco's Pizza Launches New Mouthwatering Pizzas & Pizza Bowls: The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Italian-American cuisine, Foods, Italian cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, Pizza, World cuisine, Pizza in the United States, Food Paradise

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza introduces The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken Pizza & Pizza Bowls, bathed in rich melty cheeses, loaded with high-quality meats and fresh toppings, specially crafted for Pizza Lovers.

Key Points: 
  • TOLEDO, Ohio, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marco's Pizza introduces The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken Pizza & Pizza Bowls, bathed in rich melty cheeses, loaded with high-quality meats and fresh toppings, specially crafted for Pizza Lovers.
  • The Buffalo Chicken bundles a zesty Buffalo sauce with five fresh cheeses, topped with grilled all-white meat chicken and freshly sliced red onions served with ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce on the side.Both The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken come as a pizza or a crustless pizza bowl.
  • Pizzas start at $12.99, and Pizza Bowls start at $7.99, prices and participation may vary.
  • The Philly and The Buffalo Chicken Pizza Bowls are a perfect fit for those looking for keto-friendly options.

Riko's Thin Crust Pizza Announces Opening of Second Long Island Location

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Italian-American cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, Pizza, World cuisine

STAMFORD, Conn., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the opening of their newest location in Mineola on July 21st, Riko's Thin Crust Pizza is excited to make their famous hot oil pizza even more available to hungry Long Islanders.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the opening of their newest location in Mineola on July 21st, Riko's Thin Crust Pizza is excited to make their famous hot oil pizza even more available to hungry Long Islanders.
  • Frank Sciremammano, a partner of the group who opened the existing Long Island location (3120 Hempstead Turnpike), is optimistic about the new location.
  • Riko's Pizza principles, Rico Imbrogno and Luigi Cardillo, are thrilled about the newest franchise location.
  • Riko's Pizza is a unique and one-of-a-kind "thin crust" pizzeria with locations in Fairfield County, CT, New York, and Florida.

Mamma Mia! UNCRUSTABLES® Brings Joy to Lunchboxes with New Uncured Pepperoni Bites and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Food and drink, Meat, Foods, Italian-American cuisine, Cold cut, Pepperoni

New UNCRUSTABLESUncured Pepperoni Bites and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups are packed with delicious ingredients, including pepperoni and cheese.

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  • New UNCRUSTABLESUncured Pepperoni Bites and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups are packed with delicious ingredients, including pepperoni and cheese.
  • Additional information includes:
    UNCRUSTABLES Uncured Pepperoni Bites: Tasty bread bites made with marinara sauce, natural* uncured pepperoni and mozzarella cheese come together in these delicious bites.
  • UNCRUSTABLES Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups: Flavorful flatbread roll-ups are made with natural* uncured* pepperoni and 100% real provolone and Neufchtel cheeses with seasoning.
  • The Uncured Pepperoni Bites and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups are baked with bread and flatbread made from scratch, so when they heat up and/or thaw you can enjoy soft, delicious goodness in every bite.

Unified Brands Announces New Product to Help Pizza Restaurants Reduce Cheese Waste

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Cuisine, Food and drink, Italian-American cuisine, Italian cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, Pizza, World cuisine

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unified Brands , part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading manufacturer of foodservice equipment, is pleased to introduce the Randell Cheeser Station designed to help pizza restaurants minimize cheese waste and create a more consistent product.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unified Brands , part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading manufacturer of foodservice equipment, is pleased to introduce the Randell Cheeser Station designed to help pizza restaurants minimize cheese waste and create a more consistent product.
  • Cheese that doesn't land on the pizza falls back in the holding bin rather than going to waste on the floor or prep table.
  • "With the Cheeser Station, pizza operations can rest assured knowing they are minimizing cheese waste, one of pizza's most expensive ingredients."
  • The new product also includes a scale option for pizza makers to measure their desired amount of cheese for each pizza, helping them to create a consistent product.

MOD Pizza Welcomes Jill Golder to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Finance, Other Retail, Accounting, Specialty, Professional services, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Retail, Other Professional Services, Food and drink, Restaurants, Cuisine, Fast casual restaurants, MOD Pizza, Italian-American cuisine, Pizza, MOD

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (MOD Pizza, MOD or the Company), the purpose-led, people-first fast casual pizza pioneer, today announced the addition of Jill Golder to its Board of Directors.

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  • MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC (MOD Pizza, MOD or the Company), the purpose-led, people-first fast casual pizza pioneer, today announced the addition of Jill Golder to its Board of Directors.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Jill to the MOD Board, where her deep industry and financial leadership experience will be a strong addition.
  • MOD Pizza is a purpose-led, people-first brand founded in Seattle in 2008 by serial entrepreneurs Scott and Ally Svenson.
  • The trademarks MOD, MOD Pizza, and the MOD Shield, are owned by MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC.

Feel Good Foods Enters New Category With Launch of Gluten-Free Square Pan Pizza

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Convenience foods, Italian-American cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, Pizza, Gluten-free diet, Whole Foods Market, Food, Snack, Purina One, Goodfella's

NEW YORK, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading gluten-free Frozen Snack & Appetizers brand, Feel Good Foods announced today the launch of their new Detroit-style Square Pan Pizza - a milestone category debut.

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  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading gluten-free Frozen Snack & Appetizers brand, Feel Good Foods announced today the launch of their new Detroit-style Square Pan Pizza - a milestone category debut.
  • True to Feel Good Foods' philosophy, theirpizzas are made with better-for-you, premium ingredients so you can feel good about indulging again.
  • Feel Good Foods Detroit-style Square Pan Pizzas are available for around $10/pizza at Whole Foods Markets nationwide.
  • Feel Good Foods is the #1 selling and fastest-growing brand in the Natural Frozen Snacks & Apps category in the U.S. Fueled by a portfolio of gluten-free frozen foods that deliver on great taste combined with disruptive, meaningful innovation, Feel Good Foods is experiencing explosive growth and category leadership.

Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Arrives In Kroger Groceries Nationwide

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Food and drink, Cuisine, Pizza, Italian-American cuisine, Italian cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, World cuisine, Mozzarella, Cheese analogue, Totino's

The tasty new pizzas are available in two flavors: Cheese and Pepperoni and can be found exclusively at Kroger stores across the country.

Key Points: 
  • The tasty new pizzas are available in two flavors: Cheese and Pepperoni and can be found exclusively at Kroger stores across the country.
  • The Chuck E. Cheese pizzas are produced in the USA and follow USDA nutritional guidelines, are made with 100% mozzarella cheese, and offer an excellent source of calcium.
  • Each pizza also includes an offer for 250 free e-tickets that can be used for future visits at any participating Chuck E. Cheese location.
  • Flatlander Foods is responsible for production, distribution, logistics, sales, and marketing for its lineup of products, and is the exclusive national licensee for the Chuck E. Cheese frozen pizza.