How Piesano’s turned a single slice shop into a thriving Florida chain

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

From humble beginnings as a pizza-by-the-slice window near the University of Florida, Piesano’s Stone Fired Pizza has grown into a 15-location Florida chain by…

&pizza acquires Tijuana Flats, creates holding company

November 6, 2025

Washington DC-based &pizza has acquired Tijuana Flats and formed a the holding company, Latitude Food Group, to oversee both brands.

Strategies to lead through a cultural transformation in the workplace

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

November 6, 2025

How to successfully navigate the inevitable challenges of organizational culture change by emphasizing clear communication, leading by example, empowering…

Mountain Mike's Pizza makes Vancouver, Washington debut

November 5, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Vancouver, Washington, a key city within the Portland metropolitan area. Strategically positioned on the Washington-Oregon…

Leading with flavor, heart, vision: The Tacodeli way

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of the Founderology Podcast, Roberto Espinosa, the Founder of Tacodeli, discusses how his taco shop has grown into one of the most authentic…

Could Yum Brands sell Pizza Hut?

November 4, 2025

Yum Brands is exploring options to potentially sell Pizza Hut after the brand's same store sales fell 1% during the third quarter. Taco Bell and KFC, two QSR…

Papa Johns releases its biggest pizza yet

November 4, 2025

Papa Johns just launched its biggest pizza yet, The Grand Papa, according to a press release.

Little Caesar's launches Mix-N-Match menu

November 3, 2025

Little Caesars has introduced a Mix-N-Match menu for a limited time, according to a press release.

Parlour Pizza & Pints refines menu, streamlines pricing for guest experience

October 31, 2025

Parlour Pizza & Pints, a regional restaurant concept in the Louisville, Kentucky-area specializing in pizza and craft beer, has implemented a comprehensive…

Mountain Mike's Pizza to donate $1 from heart-shaped pizzas sales to Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors

October 31, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza will donate $1 from every Heart-Shaped Pizza sold at its 315-plus restaurants to Jared Allen's Home for Wounded Warriors throughout…

Own your financials: 5 metrics that drive business growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Gaining strong financial visibility by overcoming common hurdles and focusing on key metrics like sales, COGS, and net operating income is essential for…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open 1st Idaho location

October 30, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will enter Idaho with an opening in Meridian on Nov. 1, according to a press release.

Mr Gatti's celebrates opening in Big Spring, Texas

October 30, 2025

Mr Gatti's Pizza will open its Big Spring, Texas, location Nov. 1 with a grand opening event. The restaurant is under the helm of franchisees Amanda and Brint…

Via 313 launches mobile food truck at brewery anniversary event

October 30, 2025

Via 313 has launched a food truck making its first stop at 512 Brewing Company's 17th anniversary party in Austin, Texas beginning at 2 p.m. on Nov. 8. The…

He thought he was done with pizza — until Marco’s pulled him back in

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After semi-retiring from a successful U.K .pizza empire, Pete Hiles was so impressed by the quality of Marco's Pizza that he was inspired to jump back into the…

Toast expands Toast IQ with conversational AI assistant

October 29, 2025

Toast has expanded its Toast IQ intelligence ecosystem with the launch of a conversational AI assistant for restaurants and food and beverage retailers. The…

Epson TrueOrder adds order filtering, customization to simplify restaurant operations

October 29, 2025

Epson has enhanced its TrueOrder Kitchen Display System software, delivering features aimed at helping restaurants streamline operations across complex order…

MOD Pizza taps Charae Carter Jenkins as VP of marketing

October 28, 2025

MOD Pizza has named Charae Carter Jenkins as its VP of marketing. She will oversee brand strategy, field marketing and integrated campaigns across the…

Prime Pizza opens in Mission Viejo, California

October 28, 2025

Prime Pizza will open its first Orange County location in Mission Viejo, California on Nov. 3. The shop is currently open limited hours as it works toward its…

How tech is blurring the lines between fast casuals, QSR

The walls between fast casual, QSR and casual dining are crumbling, and it's technology that's breaking them down.