News & Media

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria names Andrew Raabe as CFO

December 11, 2025

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria has appointed Andrew Raabe as CFO. The move was effective Dec.1, according to a press release.

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Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The deadline is January 11, 2026.

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Marco's Pizza names new CMO, CFO

December 10, 2025

Marco's Pizza has appointed Steve Kennedy as chief marketing officer and Bill Schaffler as chief financial officer, according to a press release.

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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana to open in Westport, Connecticut

December 10, 2025

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana will open a location in Westport, Connecticut, as the brand celebrates its centennial anniversary this year, according to a…

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Riko's Pizza names Carl Bachmann CEO

December 10, 2025

Riko's Pizza has named its president and COO, Carl Bachmann, as its CEO. Bachmann replaces long-time founder and CEO Rico Imbrogno, who is transitioning to the…

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Pizza Across America to bring together pizzerias across the country for good cause

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Host Mandy Detwiler talks to Director Scott Wiener about the week-long event that draws pizzerias together across the country.

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Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants

December 9, 2025

Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…

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Little Caesars launches at University of Kansas

December 9, 2025

Little Caesars has debuts at the University of Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Jayhawks basketball and volleyball teams. It includes dedicated…

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Menu strategy: Combating inflation and ‘protein fatigue’ with pork

In this episode of the "Restaurant Operator Podcast," host Cherryh Cansler sits down with Dr. Kristin Hicks-Roof of the National Pork Board and Eddie Flores…

Presented by National Pork Board

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Pizza Hut collabs with Tipsy Elves for holiday onesie

December 8, 2025

The Triple Treat Box is back at Pizza Hut, and the pizza brand is also launching a limited-edition holiday onesie created in collaboration with Tipsy Elves.

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Domino's celebrating milestone birthday with free orders of lava cakes

December 8, 2025

Domino's Pizza is turning 65 on Dec. 9. In celebration, the Michigan-based pizza company is offering customers a special deal: free Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes…

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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom continues Kansas expansion in Hutchinson

December 5, 2025

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom has opened in Hutchinson, Kansas inside the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center, according to a press release.

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Peter Piper partners with Phoenix Children's for fundraiser

December 5, 2025

From now until Dec. 16, guests at Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix can donate $1 or more to Phoenix Children's, a pediatric hospital, Toyland at checkout in-store…

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How to surpass customer expectations, build brand advocates

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Businesses can transform satisfied customers into passionate brand advocates by consistently exceeding expectations through a strategy focused on delivering…

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Topsail Steamer founder sharing tips, advice at Founderology Growth Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The Founderology Growth Summit session, “Beyond the Tank: What Appearing on Shark Tank Taught Me About Business, Branding & Bold Moves,” features Danielle…

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Pizza Inn sweetens season with chocolate Stuffed Crust Pizzert

December 4, 2025

Pizza Inn's famous chocolate-filled dessert crust is back for a limited time, according to a press release.

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Why East Village Pizza’s owner is taking his dough recipe from NYC to Dubai

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Frank Kabatas, the owner of East Village Pizza, is taking his New York-style pizzeria — built on a personal journey that started with him being fired as a…

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Happy Joe's to open in Tucson, Arizona

December 3, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open in Tucson, Arizona, in early 2026. The location marks the brand's first entry into the market and a key step in its…

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