From pizza lover to franchisee: How Dane Kopnisky built a life with Donatos
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
After leaving Ohio for an office career in Boston, Dane Kopnisky and his family returned to his longtime favorite, Donatos, opening a location in Summerville, South Carolina, in 2016. Nearly a decade into franchising, Kopnisky's passion for the product, and the communities they serve, keep him committed to growing the business.
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Believe, belong and remember: One last lesson from Ted Lasso
I have just spent the last several days at our Fast Casual Executive Summit where I was able to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and lean into what…
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The Big Dilla: How Maggie Gordon, co-founder of Dilla’s Quesadillas, built a new brand category
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
On this episode of “Built to Breakthrough,” I talk with Maggie Gordon, co-Founder of Dillas Quesadillas. Since opening in Plano, Texas, in 2013, Maggie and her husband, Kyle, have grown the brand to 11 locations across Texas and Louisiana and are now beginning their next phase of growth.
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Nominations open for Pizza Marketplace Top 100!
The pizza industry is full of brands pushing boundaries, driving growth, embracing innovation and finding new ways to serve customers. Now, it's time to…
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2026 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers
This year’s Top 100 honors those who have mastered the "rare beast" of combining high-volume operations with artisanal quality. Whether it’s an independent shop utilizing AI to streamline inventory or a regional chain perfecting the 18-minute carryout window, these Movers & Shakers are the ones defining the future of the American slice.
