Toppers Pizza expands leadership team

August 30, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has moved several employees into leadership roles, according to a press release.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani signs deal with real estate services company

August 30, 2023

Fast casual pizza brand Slice House by Tony Gemignani has inked an agreement with JLL, a real estate services company, to help the brand's expansion plan…

Dave's Hot Chicken cofounder, president keynoting Interactive Customer Experience Summit

August 30, 2023

Attendees of the Interactive Customer Experience Summit will hear how Dave's Hot Chicken, which was born in 2018 but topped the 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers…

Máka Mia Pizza robotic vending pizza concept to enter US

August 29, 2023

Máka Mia Pizza has introduced its Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop to the U.S. market. The robotic oven bakes pizza in a vending machine-style unit in three minutes…

ConverseNow intros AI ordering

August 29, 2023

ConverseNow, an AI technology platform for restaurants, has released its latest virtual ordering assistant, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. With…

SoundHound, ChowNow answering the (restaurant) call

August 29, 2023

SoundHound AI, a provider of voice artificial intelligence, is joining forces with ChowNow, an online ordering and marketing platform, to allow restaurants to…

Chuck E Cheese to give away 500 kids birthday parties

August 28, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese is giving away more than 500 kids birthday parties during its debut Chuck E. Cheese Big Day of Birthdays taking place Sept. 7, according to a…

Little Caesars kicks off 2nd year as NFL's official pizza

August 28, 2023

Little Caesars is kicking off its second year as the official pizza sponsor of the NFL with free deliveries through Sept. 10.

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…

DoorDash introduces AI, agent-powered voice-ordering solution

August 28, 2023

DoorDash has launched voice-ordering capabilities incorporating AI, building on its model leveraging agents to support restaurant operations. The…

California Pizza Kitchens adds 4 LTOs, brings back fan-favorite salad

August 25, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen has releases four limited time only items, including a fan favorite, according to a press release.

Papa Johns releases Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza in Canada

August 25, 2023

Papa Johns has released its Garlic Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza across its Canadian locations, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars promotes 2 execs

August 24, 2023

Little Caesars has promoted Paula Vissing to the role of president of Little Caesars global retail and Ed Gleich to president of global services for the brand…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Southern California

August 23, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened its first Southern California franchise location in Thousand Oaks, California.

Dewey's Pizza reopens Harper's Point location after large remodel

August 23, 2023

Cincinnati-based Dewey's Pizza has reopened its Harper's Point restaurant after the largest remodel in the pizza company's history. The brand updated the…

Fast casual execs talk deploying AI when budgets are tight

August 23, 2023

Cutting costs, reducing errors, improving customer satisfaction and enhancing the customer experience are just a few benefits of incorporating artificial…

Domino's Pizza plans to pull out of Russia

August 22, 2023

Domino's Pizza plans to close all 142 restaurants in Russia, according to a CNN report.

Pizza Nova expands Ontario footprint

August 21, 2023

Pizza Nova has opened a location in Nobleton, Ontario at 191 Mactaggart Drive, according to a press release.

Domino's launches Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread

August 21, 2023

Domino's Pizza has introduced Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread across its franchised and corporate stores in the U.S., according to a press release.