Donatos to release Creamy Parm Sauce, pizzas

November 19, 2025

Donatos Pizza is launching two pizzas featuring the brand's new Creamy Parm Sauce in time for winter, Available beginning Nov. 24, the pizzas include Chicken…

Pizza food truck opening restaurant in Meridian, Idaho

November 19, 2025

Boise Crust, a Detroit pizza food truck, is opening its first restaurant in Meridian, Idaho. Owner Kirk Gothard said he needed a restaurant as his truck can…

Riko's pizza expands Florida footprint with Naples opening

November 18, 2025

Riko's Pizza has opened a location in Naples, Florida. It's the second Florida restaurant and 11th location nationwide, according to a press release.

The essential insights every Founder needs to scale with clarity, strength and intentionality

Zane Tarence shares perspectives with the speed of someone who has spent decades in the trenches and still wakes up hungry for the next challenge. He moves…

Pizza Guys hits 100 restaurants

November 17, 2025

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys has opened its 100 location. The restaurant, located in Plano, Texas, opened its doors in October, according to a press release.

From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…

How to unlock your inner rock star and inspire your team to greatness

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

True leadership, or "rock star leadership," moves beyond simple task management to inspire teams by leading with energy, passion, authenticity and a commanding…

Homegrown Tap & Dough to open 6th restaurant this December

November 14, 2025

Homegrown Tap & Dough will open its latest restaurant next month in Castle Rock, Colorado, marking its sixth location and parent group Gastamo Group's 15th…

Hungry Howie's opens in Southfield, Michigan

November 14, 2025

Hungry Howie's is celebrating the opening of its latest location in Southfield, Michigan. The restaurant is located at 18213 W. 10 Mile Road, according to a…

Chicken Salad Chick, Main Squeeze Juice Co, Original ChopShop, Dog Haus leaders talk marketing on a limited dime

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel of fast casual executives shared that maximizing social media ROI with limited budgets is best achieved through deep community involvement, leveraging…

Round Table Pizza launches catering program

November 13, 2025

Round Table Pizza, a FAT Brands company, has launched a catering program featuring four meal bundles of signature offerings, including specialty pizzas…

Pizza World selects FoodTec Solutions for restaurant management

November 12, 2025

St. Louis-based Pizza World has selected FoodTec Solutions as its unified management platform across 14 stores, with plans to reach 26 by the end of 2026…

Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Milpitas, California

November 11, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Milpitas, California. The fast casual restaurant opened Nov. 8 within The Fields mixed-use complex and across from…

Chuck E. Cheese to open Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World indoor playground

November 11, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese's latest innovation, Chuck E, Cheese Adventure World, opens Nov. 13 in Arlington, Texas. The 12,000-square-food indoor playground focuses on…

Barry Bagels expands with major deal in Texas, uses hub-and-spoke model for growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Barry Bagels' history dates back to 1972. Today, the brand has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,

Domino's Pizza adds Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch to specialty lineup

November 10, 2025

Domino's Pizza has added Domino's Spicy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza to its lineup of specialty pizzas. The pizza is made with grilled chicken breast, ranch…

Round Table Pizza enters Austin, Texas market

November 10, 2025

Round Table Pizza has opened its first location in the Greater Austin area in Round Rock, Texas, according to a press release.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Dubai

November 10, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has opened its first location in Dubai alongside its franchisee Tablez Food Company. It's the second location in the United Arab Emirates…

NYPD Pizza opens in Winter Park, Florida

November 10, 2025

NYPD Pizza has opened in Winter Park, Florida. The restaurant has limited hours for the first few weeks, allowing the team to fine-tune operations, according…