Restaurant sales continue to soar, increasing by more than 4% this year alone, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The increasing sales aren’t uncommon for the industry, which has been growing steadily in recent years. NRA Senior VP of Research says that from a consumer’s perspective, the two key drivers for the restaurant industry are […]
Pizza Inn, America’s favorite Hometown Pizza, continues its commitment to the Pizza Buffet category. Last year, Pizza Inn introduced its All-Day Buffet, and response has been fantastic. Sales have increased. And new locations are opening. “We thought this would be a hit with consumers. But what has been most exciting is our owners’ response to […]
Pizza Inn made the cut at #34 on the list of America’s Favorite Pizza Chains. Up against over 100 other pizza chains, the Hometown Favorite was voted for based on deliciousness, freshness, service of the restaurant, and other factors. The poll, created by The Daily Meal, drew in hundreds of voters, all chiming in for […]
It’s no secret that the world of technology has changed the consumer buying process. As technological advances occur, pizza brands, like other brands, must shift to cater to a new generation of buyers that expect technology to play a strong role in their purchasing experience. Now more than ever, online pizza […]
A study conducted by Technomic found that pizza is most popular with Generation Z and millennials. With this wave of younger consumers come different expectations that pizza brands must meet in order to earn their business. The pizza connoisseur of today’s world expects three key things: better technology, quality ingredients, and transparency of what’s going […]
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc.’s President Bob Bafundo says Pizza Inn is all-in on developing Texas. “This is our hometown. We want to see new Pizza Inn locations across the state. From Amarillo to Paris down to Laredo, there is opportunity in Texas to grow this heritage brand.” For over 60 years, Pizza Inn has been […]
Rave Restaurants made a commitment to franchisees to position their three great brands to deliver more options, more flexibility and better results. Here’s how it is going so far: Pizza Inn, as a system, has experienced positive Same Store Sales growth the past eight consecutive quarters. Franchisees who have implemented Pizza Inn’s remodeling plan […]
Shelly Whitehead of QSR Web interviewed President, Bob Bafundo regarding Rave Restaurant Group’s brand legacy. Hear first-hand insights on Pizza Inn and how newer concept Pie Five attracts users through menu innovation. Enjoy the Podcast!