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Flippy maker Miso Robotics buys Zume IP to launch pizza automation
June 26, 2026
Miso Robotics has acquired the technology and intellectual property of former pizza robotics startup Zume, three years after the company shut down completely…
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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom kicks off summer World Taps & Apps Tour
June 26, 2026
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom launched its World Taps & Apps Tour this week, a summer promotion running through Aug. 16 that pairs international and local…
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California Pizza Kitchen offers free pizza following tournament penalty kicks
June 26, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen is launching a soccer-themed promotion this summer that gives rewards members a chance to score free pizza following penalty kicks…
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Can a robot have soul? How Moto Pizza uses automation to keep 'mom-and-pop' feel
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Moto Pizza uses robotics and automation to streamline repetitive kitchen tasks, allowing the business to rapidly scale its volume while maintaining the…
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Blaze Pizza expands nationwide menu with refreshed salad lineup
June 25, 2026
Blaze Pizza is expanding its menu this week with a refreshed salad lineup at participating locations nationwide, featuring three new premium entrée salads and…
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Round Table Pizza opens 1st base location at Fort Bliss
June 24, 2026
FAT Brands Inc. has opened a new Round Table Pizza restaurant at Fort Bliss, marking the brand's first location on a military base, according to a press…
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Mountain Mike’s enters Tennessee market with southern Nashville development deal
June 24, 2026
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Tennessee location in Nolensville, marking the brand's expansion into its 12th state, according to a press release.
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Restaurant summer hiring soft again, projected to add 450K jobs
June 24, 2026
The number of 16- to 19-year-olds in the workforce totaled about 6 million in April, down 200,000 from the same period in 2024 and 2025. The labor force…
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LV Petroleum opens 32nd Sbarro in portfolio
June 23, 2026
LV Petroleum, a developer and operator of travel centers, convenience stores and quick-service restaurants throughout the United States, recently opened a…
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Domino's announces major leadership transition as CEO Russell Weiner to retire
June 23, 2026
Domino's Pizza has announced that Chief Executive Officer Russell Weiner plans to retire from his role, kicking off a multi-year leadership transition that…
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From kitchens to tech hubs: Inside fast casual’s digital revolution
In the latest episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Cherryh Cansler, publisher of FastCasual.com, sits down with Luke Wilwerding, Vice President of North…
Presented by Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.
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Little Caesars creates specialty pizza for upcoming 'Spider-Man' film
June 22, 2026
Little Caesars has partnered with Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" ahead of the movie's theatrical release on July 31, according to a press release.
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza opens 1st new location in 5 years in Concord
June 19, 2026
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar will open its newest restaurant in Concord, North Carolina on June 22, marking the brand's first new location opening in…
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The Power of One: Your role as a Founder
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
To successfully escape the "Stuck Zone" and scale a business, a Founder must transition from a hustle-driven operator to an intentional CEO by making three…
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Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…
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Wonder, Dave’s Hot Chicken Real Estate VPs reveal growth strategies
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Real estate strategy is central to growth for restaurant brands, and Wonder and Dave's Hot Chicken are taking different approaches to scale. In a podcast…
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Understaffing top stressor for restaurant workers, study finds
June 18, 2026
Understaffing ranks as the top stressor for restaurant workers, according to a recurring industry report released by 7shifts, an HR platform for restaurant…
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‘Unapologetically kid-first’: CEC Entertainment CEO Scott Drake on outpacing the competition
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Newly appointed CEC Entertainment CEO Scott Drake is leveraging the financial stability built during his tenure as CFO to aggressively expand Chuck E. Cheese…
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Pizza Factory taps PAR Technology for unified restaurant management suite
June 18, 2026
Franchise brand Pizza Factory has selected PAR Technology Corporation for its unified suite of solutions to modernize the restaurant chain's technology stack…
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Former Domino's veteran Jimmy Simonte joins Hungry Howie's as EVP of marketing
June 17, 2026
Jimmy Simonte has joined Hungry Howie's as executive vice president of marketing. In his new role, Simonte will lead the pizza chain's marketing strategy and…
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