Blaze Pizza, Farmer Boys, Mike's Red Tacos, HigherMe experts discuss recruitment, retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Industry experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit emphasized that sustainable restaurant profitability and successful scaling depend on…

Sal's Pizza launches 'Round-up' campaign for Best Buddies International

April 10, 2026

Sal's Pizza is launching a round-up initiative to support Best Buddies International, whose mission it is to create inclusive opportunities and meaningful…

Meet the Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Restaurant Marketing

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

We’re proud to honor the 2026 Restaurant Marketing Top 30 Movers & Shakers, who will be recognized at the Restaurant Marketing Workshop on June 2–3 in Boston.

Marco's Pizza inks 12-store franchise deal for Southern California

April 9, 2026

Marco's Pizza has signed a 12-unit franchise agreement with experienced franchisee Baljit Gill to expand the brand across Southern California, according to a…

Chuck E Cheese releases 2026 Summer Fun Pass with 5 months of visits, perks

April 9, 2026

Chuck E. Cheese has launched its 2026 Summer Fun Pass, a program offering unlimited visits and game play at participating locations through Sept. 7, according…

Hungry Howie's offers National Pet Day secret menu

April 9, 2026

Hungry Howie's is partnering with Happy Howie's to launch a limited-time secret menu for National Pet Day, offering pairings for both pizza fans and their dogs…

Domino’s debuts Slice Sauce with exclusive Shinola merchandise access

April 8, 2026

Domino's Pizza has partnered with fellow Michigan-based brand Shinola to offer customers exclusive access to a collection of black and gold watches and leather…

PAR Technology launches PAR Intelligence AI Platform for multi-unit operators

April 8, 2026

PAR Technology Corp. has launched PAR Intelligence, an artificial intelligence layer designed to automate operational tasks for multi-unit restaurant and…

Little Caesars VP of franchise development talks brand growth, solid operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bryan Ketelhut, VP of franchise and business development for Little Caesars.

Bango: From a 300-square-foot acai shop to leading a 'Better for You' movement

On this episode of the Founderology — Built to Breakthrough podcast, I talk with Ryan Thorman, Founder and CEO of Bango and a contributor to the Founderology…

Yum Brands appoints former Marriott International CFO to Board

April 6, 2026

Yum Brands Inc. has appointed of Kathleen "Leeny" K. Oberg to its Board of Directors. Oberg, the former chief financial officer and executive vice president of…

Turn up the volume: how to use storytelling to build an unstoppable company culture

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Effective storytelling transforms abstract company values into a memorable, emotionally resonant culture by humanizing leadership and providing a narrative…

Papa Johns launches gas-buster deal

April 3, 2026

Papa Johns has launched a limited-time promotion Friday called "Pizza Miles," offering loyalty members a credit for choosing carryout over delivery, according…

MOD Pizza using PAR to protect delivery operations from third-party errors

April 3, 2026

In an effort to protect its income streams from errors tied to third-party platforms, MOD Pizza has integrated PAR Technology Corp's Recovery and Delivery…

Pizza Nova to become official pizza of TD Coliseum

April 3, 2026

Pizza Nova has inked a multi-year agreement naming the Canadian pizza chain the official pizza partner of TD Coliseum, according to a press release.

Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…

Cicis Pizza offers special buffet pricing for TSA agents, gas buyers

April 1, 2026

Cicis Pizza is introducing two limited-time buffet offers in April for TSA employees and customers navigating fuel costs, according to a press release.

Prince St. Pizza partners with Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee for national expansion

March 31, 2026

Prince St. Pizza, a New York-based pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies, has formed a partnership with restaurateur Lawrence Kourie to expand the…

Hungry Howie's introduces Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Crust

March 31, 2026

Hungry Howie's has debuted its latest limited-edition flavored innovation, Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Crust, from now through June 28, according to a press…

Papa Johns launches oven-toasted sandwiches

March 31, 2026

Papa Johns has debuted a line of oven-toasted sandwiches, according to a press release.