Piesanos evolves dining experience with custom-built Middleton site in Florida

May 11, 2026

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza will open a location in Middleton, Florida, debuting a custom-built design intended to modernize the brand's dining experience…

Papa Johns maintains 2026 outlook despite 6.4% North America sales drop

May 8, 2026

Papa John's International Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter profit and North American sales this week, as the pizza chain struggled with a cautious…

New York-style pizza joins Marco’s Pizza menu for limited run

May 7, 2026

Marco's Pizza is expanding its menu with the launch of a limited-time New York Style Pizza, according to a press release.

Timber Pizza Co. to expand in Atlanta

May 7, 2026

Timber Pizza Co. has signed a franchise development deal to bring two new locations to the Atlanta metropolitan area, marking the brand's first entry into the…

Pizza Inn franchisee shares leadership insights, advice on growing a franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Dion Firooznia transitioned from a 40-year career in corporate restaurant leadership to become an award-winning Pizza Inn franchisee, leveraging multi-unit…

Papa Johns, Disney team up for global 'Toy Story 5' marketing campaign

May 6, 2026

Papa Johns has partnered with Disney and Pixar to celebrate the upcoming release of "Toy Story 5," which arrives in theaters June 19, according to a press…

How R&R Brands scaled from a single brand to a multi-brand platform

I sat down with Scott Taylor, Founder and CEO of R&R Brands, a visionary and an industry icon whose fingerprints are on some of the most important…

SynergySuite & Sightline OS Announce Integrative Partnership

SynergySuite and Sightline OS announced a new AI-powered integration connecting restaurant sales, operations, and supply chain intelligence in real time. The…

Pizza Nova to sell $5.99 medium pizzas May 12 for children’s charity

May 5, 2026

Toronto-based Pizza Nova will hold its 27th annual That's Amore Pizza for Kids fundraiser on Tuesday, May 12, returning to its one-day event format for the…

Round Table Pizza launches Nashville hot menu

May 5, 2026

Round Table Pizza is adding a spicy kick to its menu with the launch of a limited-time Nashville Hot lineup, available at participating locations through Aug.

SynergySuite Wins Three TITAN Business Awards in 2026, Including Third Consecutive Platinum in Restaurants

SynergySuite earned three 2026 TITAN Business Awards—including two Platinum and one Gold—marking its strongest showing yet. The recognition highlights its…

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria launches Italian beef pizza

May 4, 2026

Lou Malnati's has launched the Italian Combo Beef-Za, pairing Chicago's iconic Italian beef sandwich with its famous pizzas.

Sal's Pizza updates menu with modern spin

May 4, 2026

New Hampshire-based Sal's Pizza is introducing an updated menu across Massachusetts and New Hampshire that features a modern spin on the brand's classic…

The Power of One leadership team: Building a Founder’s leadership team for success

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

May 4, 2026

To scale a business successfully, a founder must transition from being the organization’s primary bottleneck to building a high-level Power of One leadership…

Disposable cameras and raw reactions: Why 'imperfect' social media content is winning in 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marketing leaders from Via 313, ATL Wing Spot, and Hook + Ladder explain how multi-unit restaurant brands can drive sustained foot traffic in 2026 by balancing…

Delivery drives sales; does it drive profit?

by Li-ran Navon — CEO, Sauce

To ensure delivery drives profit rather than just volume, restaurant operators must move beyond top-line sales and rigorously track four key financial…

Your Pie debuts streamlined business model to drive Southeast growth

April 30, 2026

Your Pie, a fast-casual pizza chain, plans to expand its presence across the Southeast, specifically targeting metro Atlanta, the…

Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.

California Pizza Kitchen expands national menu with spring entrées, cocktails

April 29, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen has released a limited-time expansion of its national menu, adding five entrées and four spritz cocktails, according to a press…

Papa Johns introduces Google Cloud-powered AI ordering tool

April 29, 2026

Papa Johns has launched Lou AI, a digital assistant integrated into its mobile app designed to automate the process of coordinating group food orders…