Fresh Brothers Pizza launches franchising

March 25, 2026

California-based Fresh Brothers Pizza has launched franchising. The brand currently has 20 locations across Southern California, according to a press release.

Pizza vending off to a rough start in Houston

March 25, 2026

PizzaForno, a Canadian company known for its automated pizza vending machines, announced ambitious plans in 2022 to expand across Texas. The concept centered…

Little Caesars expands menu with Four-N-One Stix LTO

March 25, 2026

Little Caesars has launched Four-N-One Stix, a product designed to meet the growing need for shareable snack food. The offering launched this week and features…

Cicis Pizza takes No. 1 spot on Pizza Marketplace's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cicis Pizza took home the top honors as Pizza Marketplace's annual event in Las Vegas; Moto Pizza won a tech award from XRobotics and Pizza Nova's Domenic…

Pizza Hut Canada launches hockey podcast

March 24, 2026

Pizza Hut Canada has launched a new short-form podcast titled Bandwagon Hockey Coach to assist casual fans during the hockey playoffs.

How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by…

Pizza Inn brings back Peeps Pizzert in time for Spring

March 23, 2026

Pizza Inn has brought back the Peeps Pizzert from now through April 5. The seasonal fan favorite was introduced last year and sold out in various locations…

How to knock down blocks, power up your pivot points

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To break through the "Founder’s pivot point," leaders must transition from micromanagement to scalability by documenting standards, delegating outcomes…

Riko's Pizza to open location in Ridgefield, Connecticut

March 20, 2026

Riko's Pizza will open a corporate-owned restaurant in Ridgefield, Connecticut this summer, according to a press release.

Mr Gatti's sets record for soft opening in Portland, Texas

March 20, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a location in Portland Texas. According to a press release, the brand reported that the restaurant opened to record-setting…

Parlour Pizza + Pints to host grand opening in Richmond, Kentucky

March 20, 2026

Parlour Pizza + Pints will host a grand opening celebration over four days for its Richmond, Kentucky location, according to a press release.

How smarter inventory practices can reduce waste, protect restaurant margins

by Joe Hannon — General Manager, Inventory & Purchasing, Restaurant365

March 20, 2026

By implementing consistent receiving procedures, dynamic par levels and integrated financial tracking, restaurant operators can gain the real-time visibility…

Papa Johns targets 2027 for full US rollout of Deliverect's delivery dispatch platform

March 19, 2026

Papa Johns partnered with Deliverect to implement Deliverect's Smart Dispatch & Delivery Management platform at all U.S. restaurant locations by the end of…

Pizza Hut kicks off March Madness with Space Jam collab, new menu drop

March 19, 2026

Pizza Hut, the official pizza partner of March Madness, is kicking off the yearly basketball tournament with limited edition menu items featuring new recipes…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 1st Arizona store in Tucson area

March 19, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened its first Arizona location in the Tucson area, according to a press release.

Giordano's debuts Italian Beef Pizza after 2025 online sale

March 18, 2026

Giordano's is bringing its Italian Beef Pizza to restaurant menus for a limited time following a successful online debut last year.

Fueling growth from 1 cup to 100+ locations

Brandon Knudsen, co-founder and CEO of Ziggi’s Coffee, shares critical advice on how he bootstrapped Ziggi's from a single coffee shop to more than 10…

Cape Cod Cafe Pizza hits 400-plus Target stores

March 17, 2026

Cape Cod Café's frozen pizza line has expanded to approximately 400 Target stores nationwide, according to a press release.

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…

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…