Papa Johns lowers 2026 outlook, launches Unbox Better transformation strategy

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Papa Johns lowered its 2026 financial outlook amid continued sales and earnings declines. The company also launched its Unbox Better transformation strategy to rebuild customer loyalty, improve restaurant execution, invest in technology and strengthen franchisee economics.

First ezCater, now Instacart? Delivery's consolidation wave keeps rolling

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

If DoorDash and Instacart come together, what gets better for the operator?

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Mountain Mike’s opens 2nd Daly City location

Mountain Mike's Pizza is continuing its expansion across the San Francisco Peninsula with the opening of its second restaurant in Daly City, further…

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.