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The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
March 17, 2026
Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…
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Measuring the impact of culture change in the workplace
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
To successfully transform company culture, organizations must move beyond mission statements by tracking specific metrics — such as engagement, turnover and…
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Vocelli Pizza expands Alabama presence with Valleydale location
March 16, 2026
Vocelli Pizza is opening a location this month in Valleydale marking the chain's second restaurant in Alabama.
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Blaze Pizza partners with Reality Based Group for mystery shopping
March 13, 2026
Reality Based Group and Blaze Pizza have entered a partnership to implement a mystery shopping program across the restaurant chain's franchise locations…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza makes Austin-area debut
March 12, 2026
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its 13 restaurant in the state in Manor, Texas. It's the brand's first central Texas location, according to a press release.
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&pizza serves up romance with Pi Day weddings
March 12, 2026
&pizza will host free wedding ceremonies and receptions for four couples on Saturday, March 14, continuing a brand tradition for Pi Day, according to a…
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Grubhub, Wonder, Dexa launch 1st drone food delivery program in New Jersey
March 12, 2026
Grubhub, Wonder and Dexa will launch a drone delivery test program, beginning March 18, bringing delivery innovation to customers in New Jersey for the first…
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Pizza Hut launches platform for crust lovers, seeks crust connoisseur
March 12, 2026
Pizza Hut is launching Hut Crust, a new platform celebrating the recognizable crusts that have defined the brand for generations.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Edmond, Oklahoma
March 11, 2026
Mountain Mike's Pizza continues its Oklahoma growth with the opening of a location in Edmond. It's the second location in the Sooner State and is owned and…
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The New Front of House: Why Pizza’s Next Growth Era Runs on Self-Order Kiosks + Intelligent POS Systems
Easy-to-use kiosks fully integrated with a modern POS system have emerged as the most efficient and cost-effective solution to the challenge of front-of-store…
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The 4:30 am grind: How a cotton-field startup turned into an artisan pizza empire
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Joe Carlucci, founder and owner of Valentina's…
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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 1st Arizona restaurant
March 10, 2026
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is entering Arizona with the opening of a Tucson-area location, according to a press release.
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Parlour Pizza + Pints opening 1st Richmond, Kentucky location
March 10, 2026
Parlour Pizza + Pints will open its first Richmond, Kentucky store with a grand opening celebration March 23-26, according to a press release.
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California Pizza Kitchen expands frozen offerings in grocery stores
March 10, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen has expanded its of global retail line, including its first move into frozen appetizers and entrees in the U.S. since 1999, according…
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Blaze Pizza offers BOGO for $3.14 on Pi Day
March 9, 2026
Blaze Pizza will honor Pi Day with a BOGO offer. On March 14, guests can purchase one 11-inch pizza and get a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for…
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&pizza launches protein-forward menu
March 6, 2026
&pizza, and its sister company Tijuana Flats, owned by Latitude Food Group, have put a protein-forward menu across both brands to better serve guests…
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Marco's Pizza to open 80-plus stores in 2026
March 6, 2026
Marco's Pizza has plans to open more than 80 stores in 2026, aiming to surpass the 60 locations it debuted last year. The expansion strategy includes entries…
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Blaze Pizza partners with Marvel Television's 'Daredevil: Born Again Season 2'
March 5, 2026
Blaze Pizza has introduced the Sweet Heat pizza in partnership with Marvel Television as "Daredevil: Born Again Season 2" is set to stream on Disney+ beginning…
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Slowing the revolving door: tackling turnover in America’s pizzerias
by John Dorer — CEO, eb3.work
If there's one corner of the restaurant industry that knows churn, it's pizzerias.
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Speaker Spotlight: Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, Church's Texas Chicken
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, at Church's Texas Chicken, shares insight on his career, achievements and industry trends ahead of his…
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