Valentina’s launches '$24K in 24 Hours' 9/11 memorial fundraiser

September 11, 2025

Valentina's by Joe Carlucci will host a memorial fundraiser to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11 attacks today, Sept. 11, according to a…

SpeedLine Solutions unveils cloud-based POS system SpeedLine Plus

September 11, 2025

SpeedLine Solutions has launched SpeedLine Plus, a cloud-based POS system for pizzerias, multi-unit operators and delivery restaurants. The platform is an…

Pizza Hut Canada launches app

September 11, 2025

Pizza Hut Canada is launching its app and is offering app users a free large pizza when they log in with Hut Rewards and spend a minimum of $15. And from now…

Your catering glow-up awaits: 10 takeaways planned for the Restaurant Catering Workshop

Tired of catering being a chaotic, complicated mess? Get ready to turn your off-premise business from a hassle into a hero at the Restaurant Catering Workshop…

SpeedLine launches cloud-based platform to help multi-unit operators streamline operations

September 11, 2025

SpeedLine Solutions, a leading provider of point-of-sale systems for the pizza and delivery industry, has launched SpeedLine Plus, a cloud-based platform…

Power Couple Pinky Cole, Derrick Hayes to ignite Founderology Growth Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurant founders are focused on building a single successful brand, Pinky Cole and Derrick Haye have a grander goal: to build an empire, not just…

HungerRush launches AI-powered text marketing for restaurants

September 10, 2025

HungerRush, a provider of restaurant technology, has launched a tool designed to help restaurants connect with customers and boost sales: HungerRush Text…

Yum Brands makes c-suite promotions

September 10, 2025

Yum Brands announced strategic leadership appointments this week, according to a press release.

Papa Johns offers Croissant Pizza for one day only

September 10, 2025

Papa Johns is offering its globally revered Croissant Pizza to U.S. Papa Rewards members for one day only, according to a press release.

How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved

Pizza Marketplace Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Dallas Massey, SVP of marketing for Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza about the brand's $10 Tuesdays…

SynergySuite Recognized as a Utah Top Workplace for 2025

SynergySuite won the Top Workplaces 2025 award from Salt Lake Tribune for the second year running, based on employee feedback about culture. The restaurant…

Why 70% of Restaurant Managers Hate Inventory (and How to Fix It for Good)

70% of restaurant managers hate inventory because it wastes 4-6 hours monthly with manual counting, causes unexplained food cost spikes, and drives manager…

HungerRush Launches Text Marketing, Giving Restaurants the Power to Drive Measurable Growth

HungerRush, the leading provider of restaurant technology solutions, today announced the launch of HungerRush Text Marketing – a fully integrated tool for…

Restaurant operators still planning to add locations despite economy

September 9, 2025

Restaurant brands are continuing to plan new locations but are strategically thinking about how they scale more sustainably while also identifying critical…

Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…

Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering…

Little Caesars launches Cheesesteak Crazy Puffs LTO

September 8, 2025

Little Caesars has added Cheesesteak Crazy Puffs to the menu available for a limited time. The menu item is priced at $3.99 for four Crazy Puffs filled with…

Pizza Factory opening latest location in Woodland, California

September 8, 2025

West Coast pizza brand Pizza Factory has inked a deal with a local development group to expand the brand in Woodland, California, according to a press release.

Grimaldi's partners with No Kid Hungry for 14th year

September 5, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is partnering with No Kid Hungry for its 14th annual social responsibility campaign. The pizza brand has raised more than $1.3 million for…

How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Restaurants lose 2-4% in food costs from small issues like recipe deviations and billing errors across locations. The solution is real-time recipe costing…