Round Table Pizza launches Nashville hot menu

May 5, 2026

Round Table Pizza is adding a spicy kick to its menu with the launch of a limited-time Nashville Hot lineup, available at participating locations through Aug.

SynergySuite Wins Three TITAN Business Awards in 2026, Including Third Consecutive Platinum in Restaurants

SynergySuite earned three 2026 TITAN Business Awards—including two Platinum and one Gold—marking its strongest showing yet. The recognition highlights its…

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria launches Italian beef pizza

May 4, 2026

Lou Malnati's has launched the Italian Combo Beef-Za, pairing Chicago's iconic Italian beef sandwich with its famous pizzas.

Sal's Pizza updates menu with modern spin

May 4, 2026

New Hampshire-based Sal's Pizza is introducing an updated menu across Massachusetts and New Hampshire that features a modern spin on the brand's classic…

The Power of One leadership team: Building a Founder’s leadership team for success

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

May 4, 2026

To scale a business successfully, a founder must transition from being the organization’s primary bottleneck to building a high-level Power of One leadership…

Disposable cameras and raw reactions: Why 'imperfect' social media content is winning in 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marketing leaders from Via 313, ATL Wing Spot, and Hook + Ladder explain how multi-unit restaurant brands can drive sustained foot traffic in 2026 by balancing…

Delivery drives sales; does it drive profit?

by Li-ran Navon — CEO, Sauce

To ensure delivery drives profit rather than just volume, restaurant operators must move beyond top-line sales and rigorously track four key financial…

Your Pie debuts streamlined business model to drive Southeast growth

April 30, 2026

Your Pie, a fast-casual pizza chain, plans to expand its presence across the Southeast, specifically targeting metro Atlanta, the…

Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.

California Pizza Kitchen expands national menu with spring entrées, cocktails

April 29, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen has released a limited-time expansion of its national menu, adding five entrées and four spritz cocktails, according to a press…

Papa Johns introduces Google Cloud-powered AI ordering tool

April 29, 2026

Papa Johns has launched Lou AI, a digital assistant integrated into its mobile app designed to automate the process of coordinating group food orders…

How The Red Chickz brought true Nashville soul to the West Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Shawn Lalehzarian, co-founder of the West Coast Nashville hot chicken brand The Red Chickz about the brand's aesthetic…

Domino's profits fall as consumers curb spending based on rising costs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 27, 2026

Domino's Pizza Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter net income, as investment losses outweighed gains from higher U.S. sales.

Mr Gatti's reopens Walmart locations in 2 states with upgraded dining, games

April 27, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza has reopened five Walmart locations across Texas and Oklahoma following the installation of revamped dining and entertainment spaces…

Indian fusion chain Tandoori Pizza opens Bay Area pizzerias, eyes Arizona expansion

April 27, 2026

Tandoori Pizza is expanding its footprint in Northern California with the grand opening of three locations in Foster City, Pleasanton and Pittsburg, according…

Built to Breakthrough: The power of one vision

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The Power of One Vision provides restaurant Founders with a strategic framework to transition from "stuck in the middle" to scalable growth by shifting their…

Lynora’s Partners with SynergySuite to Power AI-driven Restaurant Operations Across South Florida

Family-owned Italian restaurant group adopts AI-powered back-of-house platform to streamline multi-location operations and scale its growing hospitality…

More than a post: Turning influencers into content engines for your restaurant

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, marketing experts discussed the evolution of influencer marketing from a secondary tactic into a core…

Marco's Pizza inks 3 unit expansion in New Mexico

April 24, 2026

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit area development agreement to expand its presence in New Mexico, with the first location scheduled to open this summer…

Stoner's Pizza Joint expanding into 2 states

April 24, 2026

Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint is expanding into Kansas and Tennessee as part of a multi-unit opening that brings the company's total footprint to more…