Women's Foodservice Forum teams up with Culture Partners for 2026 workshops

August 12, 2026

The Women's Foodservice Forum has partnered with consultancy Culture Partners to provide culture and accountability training to its more than 8,000 members…

Pie Tap celebrates 10-year anniversary with $10 pizzas

August 12, 2026

Dallas' Pie Tap is inviting guests to celebrate with its biggest one-day offer yet. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, every Pie Tap location will serve its signature…

Domino's launches namesake individual-sized pizza

August 11, 2026

Domino's Pizza Inc. has launched the Domino, a new Detroit-style pizza made for individual diners. The new pizza will be available nationwide Aug. 31…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza targets 7% growth in 1st half of 2026

August 11, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza sustained its national brand momentum through the first half of 2026, driven by franchise expansion, menu innovation and digital growth…

Mellow Mushroom launches Kids Eat Free Tuesdays through October

August 11, 2026

Kids eat free on Tuesdays from today through Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Mellow Mushroom, according to company news.

Protein power: How GLP-1s are reshaping consumer spend and menu innovation

by Valerie Gritton

As GLP-1 medications change how Americans eat, pizza operators face a new challenge: How do you sell a food traditionally associated with indulgence to…

Real-life Freddy Fazbear's Pizza coming to New Jersey in 2027

August 10, 2026

The "Five Nights at Freddy's" franchise is coming to life with a functional Freddy Fazbear's Pizza location, set to open at New Jersey's American Dream…

Yum China completes Mainland China Pizza Hut acquisition

August 10, 2026

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China from Yum! Brands, Inc., according to a company press release.

4 misses in Founder-led negotiations

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Although Founders know their businesses best, their deep emotional investment and daily operational pressures often compromise their negotiating leverage…

Voting now open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

August 10, 2026

Voting is officially open for 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering, recognizing the restaurant professionals driving growth, innovation and excellence in…

Papa Johns Q2 revenue falls 9% as North America sales slump offsets international growth

by Valerie Gritton

August 7, 2026

Papa Johns' turnaround efforts continued to face headwinds in the second quarter, as softer consumer demand and an intensely promotional quick-service…

Mr Gatti's Pizza acquired by franchisee G. Brint Ryan as CEO Jim Phillips retires

August 7, 2026

Entrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership interest in Mr Gatti's Pizza, making him the primary owner of the pizza…

Star Micronics integrates with Quetzal POS

August 7, 2026

Point-of-sale hardware provider Star Micronics has integrated with Quetzal POS to help specialty retailers modernize inventory, labeling and omnichannel…

Jet's Pizza unveils new Cajun Ranch dipping sauce

August 7, 2026

Jet's Pizza has announced the launch of its new Jet's Cajun Ranch dipping sauce, available at all Jet's locations from Aug. 1 to Jan. 6, 2027, the company said…

Papa Johns promotes 4 to leadership positions

August 6, 2026

Papa Johns International Inc. has made several immediate changes to its leadership team to support the company's ongoing strategic transformation, according to…

&pizza to launch 1st location in Georgia

August 6, 2026

&pizza is bringing its signature edge, energy and cult-favorite pies to Georgia. The brand's first restaurant in the state is expected to open this…

Marco's Pizza signs mid-Missouri development agreement

August 6, 2026

Marco's Pizza has inked a three-unit development agreement in Columbia, Missouri, led by franchise co-owners Russ Anderson and Betzayda Alvarez-Anderson…

How Tievoli Pizza Bar tripled sales with a zero-dollar marketing budget

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Husband-and-wife team Giovanni and Adrianna Labbate and their family have built a wildly successful Chicago-area restaurant, Tievoli Pizza Bar, entirely…

Domino's UK unveils garlic and herb ice cream LTO

August 5, 2026

Domino's Pizza in the UK has turned its fan favorite garlic and herb dipping sauce into an ice cream, available there until Aug. 31. The launch was unveiled…

Savvy Sliders, Fat Boy's Pizza announce co-branded Florida locations

August 5, 2026

Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open co-branded restaurants in Florida later this year, marking the state debut for Louisiana-based Fat Boy's Pizza…