5 takeaways: Yum! Brands looks to loyalty, beverages, tech to fuel growth
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
Following its Pizza Hut divestiture, the company is sharpening its focus on KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill while investing in menu innovation, digital engagement and restaurant technology.
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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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Yum China sets record for restaurant openings as profits climb
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
Yum China is accelerating its restaurant expansion across China, reporting higher revenue and operating profit for the third quarter as it works to capture…
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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.
