Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar focuses on house-made ingredients to stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar makes the majority of its items in-house. Yes, labor is intensive, but the quality of food is outstanding and sets the brand…

Dog Haus, Big Chicken execs talk convenience, consistency, connection

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit hosted by Networld Media Group, Zach Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation, C.J. Ramirez, EVP and…

3 tips for getting the most out of loyalty programs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 7, 2023

Loyalty programs are more intuitive than ever, and the stakes are high for customer data. Here are three tips to get the most out of your loyalty programs from…

Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

Pisa Lisa uses dough as canvas to create masterpieces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Sedona-based Pisa Lisa is the brainchild of Chef Lisa Dahl. Dahl moved to Sedona for a fresh start and opened several other restaurant concepts before…

March 14 all about Pi Day deals

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

March 14 is Pi Day, when the world celebrates the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle. But pizzerias celebrate Pi(e) Day…

Rotolo's pizzeria, craft brand offers various styles of pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rotolo's operates Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft + Crust, two brands expanding into new states.

'Epic' redesign livens up Papa Johns' legacy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Papa Johns Epic Dough redesign includes modern finishes and colors. With a refreshed logo and look, the legacy brand is entering a new era.

Young entrepreneur turns 1 Donatos Pizza unit into 4

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Spence Sheldon opened his first Donatos Pizza franchise in 2018. Today he has four under his belt and is ready to grow even more now that his systems and…

The Wizard of Za's dough makes magic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Wizard of Za, based in Columbus, Ohio, uses a focaccia dough that sets it apart from its competition. The brand is educating local residents on the ins and…

Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

Azzip Pizza stands out with unusual pies, focus on retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Indiana-based Azzip Pizza has grown to 10 stores since its first opening in 2014. This hot fast-casual concept leans heavily on both its employees and its…

Slice Factory makes big business out of pizza by slice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Slice Factory, based in Chicago, has 13 units. Pizza by the slice is the company's primary focus, and 50% of business comes from its signature "Slice-Thrus."

Mister O1 proves pizza can be extraordinary

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is helmed by Renato Viola, a pizza chef who hails from Southern Italy. Viola believes in doing one thing really well, and for him…

Zoli's brings traditional New York pizza to Dallas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Zoli's pizza was born out of the Neapolitan craze -- some people just didn't like it, so owner Jay Jerrier sought to create a brand serving traditional…

Restaurant experts weigh in on 2023 trends

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

December 29, 2022

We talked to several restaurant experts to learn what's in store for the industry in 2023.

Pizza Marketplace's Top 10 most clicked in 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Here's what Pizza Marketplace readers clicked on the most in 2022.

Value, support makes Little Caesars attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has been a privately held company since its founding in 1959. Typically a private company, Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro sat down with…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings acquisition sets it up for franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Anthony's Wood Fired Pizza & Wings was acquired by BurgerFi international in Nov. 2021. A year later, the integration has given Anthony's the support of…

How restaurants can boost employee morale

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Employee morale can make or break a restaurant. These tips will help an operator boost morale and have a restaurant running smoother.