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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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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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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Casey’s General Stores take aim with pan pizza lineup
Casey's General Stores is expanding its pizza offerings with square, thick-crust pan pizzas across nearly 3,000 convenience stores in 19 states, positioning…
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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.
