How to leverage training to reduce workplace risk

by Valerie Gritton

From cuts and burns to fatigue and inexperienced employees, pizzeria operators face a range of workplace risks. One expert shares how better training, early…

What’s in your policy? Navigating insurance for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton

Insurance can be complicated for restaurant owners, and not all policies provide the same protection. For pizzeria operators, seemingly small incidents can…

Protein power: How GLP-1s are reshaping consumer spend and menu innovation

by Valerie Gritton

As GLP-1 medications change how Americans eat, pizza operators face a new challenge: How do you sell a food traditionally associated with indulgence to…

Papa Johns Q2 revenue falls 9% as North America sales slump offsets international growth

by Valerie Gritton

August 7, 2026

Papa Johns' turnaround efforts continued to face headwinds in the second quarter, as softer consumer demand and an intensely promotional quick-service…

The new state of pizza Part 4: Winning the next chapter

by Valerie Gritton

In the final installment our new state of pizza series, we explore how the pizza brands that succeed in the next decade won't simply be the most automated…

The Next Generation of Pizza Part 3: How AI is redefining growth beyond value

by Valerie Gritton

As pricing pressures, GLP-1 adoption and changing consumer habits reshape the pizza category, operators are turning to AI, automation and digital engagement to…

Domino's attributes Q2 growth to delivery, takeout businesses

by Valerie Gritton

July 20, 2026

Domino's Inc. has reported a Q2 global sales increase of 3%, according to a company press release. U.S. same-store sales increased 0.1% while international…

Winning the value conversation Part 2: The new era of pizza marketing

by Valerie Gritton

Winning the value conversation requires more than promotions. As pizza brands compete for increasingly selective consumers, operators are investing in stronger…

The new state of pizza Part 1: How rising costs, consumer spending are redefining value

by Valerie Gritton

This is the first installment in a four-part series examining the forces now shaping the pizza industry —from evolving consumer behavior and spending habits to…

The unofficial sponsorship: How viral food moments are the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton

In a world that speaks to the power of marketing, unofficial endorsements are becoming the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias.