National Pizza Month 2026: How pizza brands are celebrating this October

by Valerie Gritton

Pizza brands are celebrating National Pizza Month 2026 with a mix of discounts, LTO's, interactive experiences and community initiatives. From Wiseguy Pizza’s…

Life, leadership and restaurants: ‘Ted Lasso’ strikes again

by Valerie Gritton

* Please note, this post does contain spoilers for the Ted Lasso episode, "Mae Rides the Bus."

Hungry Howie’s brings back pink pizza boxes for breast cancer awareness

September 30, 2026

Hungry Howie's is bringing back its pink pizza boxes for the 17th year as part of its annual Love, Hope & Pizza campaign benefiting the National Breast…

Prince St. Pizza to make Louisiana debut near LSU

September 30, 2026

Prince St. Pizza will open its first Louisiana location on Oct. 9 in Baton Rouge, near the LSU campus, the company announced in a news release. The restaurant…

Chuck E. Cheese expanding Adventure World concept to more than 20 communities

September 29, 2026

Chuck E. Cheese is expanding its Adventure World indoor playground concept to more than 20 U.S. communities in 2026 and 2027 following the success of its first…

Prince St. Pizza teams with Gears of War for limited-time ‘Emergence Pie’

September 29, 2026

Prince St. Pizza has announced in a news release that it teamed up with Xbox and Gears of War to launch the "Emergence Pie," a limited-time pizza celebrating…

Pizza Hut turns iconic red roofs into ‘Little Hut Libraries’

September 29, 2026

Pizza Hut is celebrating National Book Month and National Pizza Month by turning one of its most recognizable brand symbols into neighborhood book exchanges.

Riko’s Pizza renews Susan G. Komen partnership

September 28, 2026

Riko's Pizza is renewing its partnership with Susan G. Komen for a second year, giving customers at all corporate and franchised locations an opportunity to…

10 Questions: Prince St. Pizza CEO Lawrence Longo

by Valerie Gritton

In our latest 10 Questions series, Prince St. Pizza CEO Lawrence Longo discusses the lessons he’s learned while expanding the New York-born brand, including…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria opens second Arizona location near ASU

September 28, 2026

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has opened its second Arizona location near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe, the company announced…

Colony Grill named official pizza partner of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

September 25, 2026

Colony Grill has partnered with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an official pizza partner, bringing its thin-crust pies to Raymond James Stadium through 2030, the…

Restaurant employees see industry as long-term career path, study finds

September 25, 2026

New research from the National Restaurant Association finds that restaurant employees largely view the industry as a place to build long-term careers, develop…

Square integrates Apple Business to boost restaurant visibility on Apple Maps

September 24, 2026

Square has launched a new integration with Apple Business, allowing restaurant operators and other local businesses to manage their presence across Apple Maps…

Menufy: 80% of consumers would try AI-recommended independent restaurants

September 24, 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping restaurant discovery and creating new opportunities for independent operators, according to new consumer research from…

Ted Lasso, an empty office and workplace culture

by Valerie Gritton

I once started a new job where, on my very first day, I was shown the empty office of a woman who had died of breast cancer.

Pizza Guys expands in Texas with Fort Worth location

September 23, 2026

Pizza Guys has signed a lease for its second Texas restaurant, bringing the Sacramento, California-based pizza franchise to Fort Worth. The new location is…

Why Dillas Quesadillas simplified its menu to prepare for growth

by Valerie Gritton

Dillas Quesadillas is simplifying its menu to improve speed, accuracy and the customer experience as it prepares for future growth. In this episode of the…

Cartwheel shifts restaurant delivery into high gear

by Valerie Gritton

Hungry Howie’s is among the pizza brands embracing a more flexible approach to delivery, and is leveraging delivery software company Cartwheel to do it. Hear…

Peace sells, but pizza delivers: Prince St. Pizza teams up with Megadeth

September 23, 2026

Prince St. Pizza is joining forces with heavy metal band Megadeth to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's platinum album, Peace Sells…But Who's…

Can c-stores compete with pizzerias? 7-Eleven bets on better pizza

by Valerie Gritton

September 22, 2026

7-Eleven is continuing to invest in its prepared food portfolio, introducing an upgraded pizza crust and new customization options as it looks to make its…