Power Couple Pinky Cole, Derrick Hayes to ignite Founderology Growth Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurant founders are focused on building a single successful brand, Pinky Cole and Derrick Haye have a grander goal: to build an empire, not just…

HungerRush launches AI-powered text marketing for restaurants

September 10, 2025

HungerRush, a provider of restaurant technology, has launched a tool designed to help restaurants connect with customers and boost sales: HungerRush Text…

Yum Brands makes c-suite promotions

September 10, 2025

Yum Brands announced strategic leadership appointments this week, according to a press release.

Papa Johns offers Croissant Pizza for one day only

September 10, 2025

Papa Johns is offering its globally revered Croissant Pizza to U.S. Papa Rewards members for one day only, according to a press release.

How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved

Pizza Marketplace Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Dallas Massey, SVP of marketing for Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza about the brand's $10 Tuesdays…

Restaurant operators still planning to add locations despite economy

September 9, 2025

Restaurant brands are continuing to plan new locations but are strategically thinking about how they scale more sustainably while also identifying critical…

Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…

Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering…

Little Caesars launches Cheesesteak Crazy Puffs LTO

September 8, 2025

Little Caesars has added Cheesesteak Crazy Puffs to the menu available for a limited time. The menu item is priced at $3.99 for four Crazy Puffs filled with…

Pizza Factory opening latest location in Woodland, California

September 8, 2025

West Coast pizza brand Pizza Factory has inked a deal with a local development group to expand the brand in Woodland, California, according to a press release.

Grimaldi's partners with No Kid Hungry for 14th year

September 5, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is partnering with No Kid Hungry for its 14th annual social responsibility campaign. The pizza brand has raised more than $1.3 million for…

Modern equipment eases today's work in the pizzeria

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

An equipment show at a Cincinnati, Ohio, showroom, Professional Reps showcased several pieces to aid the modern pizzeria worker.

Marco's Pizza inks 3-unit deal for Maryland

September 4, 2025

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit franchise deal for Germantown, Maryland and the surrounding area. Behind the multi-unit deal are cousins Sri Masabathula…

Football player Cooper DeJean helps Casey's launch 'Official Pizza of Noon Kickoffs'

September 4, 2025

Noon kickoffs are taking over with more than 35 games scheduled in the first three weeks of the pro football season. With tailgates now starting at 8 a.m. or…

Domino's Pizza intros 2 flavors of Bread Bites

September 3, 2025

Domino's Pizza is launching two Bread Bite flavors: Cinnamon and Garlic, according to a press release.

Toppers Pizza launches catering menu

September 2, 2025

Toppers Pizza is debuting its catering menu nationwide. The brand is able to cater any event with just 90 minutes' notice, according to a press release.

Mellow Mushroom selects Bikky as customer data platform

September 2, 2025

Mellow Mushroom has partnered with Bikky, a customer data platform built for multi-unit restaurants, to better understand their guests, personalize marketing…

Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. He…

The Hidden Gold Mine in Your Restaurant Kitchen: Why Back-of-House Technology Is the New Competitive Advantage

Discover why real growth for multi-unit restaurants lies not in flashy front-of-house trends, but in back-of-house tech. AI-powered ops, real-time inventory…

Tutta Bella names Cate Hardy as CEO

August 29, 2025

Cate Hardy has been named CEO of Seattle-based Tutta Bella. Hardy, a seasoned food and beverage executive with a record of growth and innovation, joins the…