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How fast-casual franchise Your Pie is optimizing kitchens for modern diners
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Fast-casual pizza franchise Your Pie is strategically expanding across the Southeast under CEO Ken Caldwell by blending its authentic, handcrafted Italian…
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Fresh Brothers adds Wing It On to Southern California pizza menus
August 27, 2026
Fresh Brothers Pizza is now serving Wing It On wings at all of its Southern California locations, expanding the wing concept's footprint by 20 locations…
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Speedy Pie pizza vending machine opens in Iowa town
August 27, 2026
A new Speedy Pie automated pizza vending machine has opened in Bettendorf, Iowa, giving Quad Cities customers access to hot pizza around the clock, according…
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LaRosa's named official pizza of Cincinnati Bearcats Athletics
August 26, 2026
LaRosa's Family Pizzeria has been named the official pizza of Cincinnati Athletics, according to a press release.
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Papa Johns, PopUp Bagels team up for limited-time schmear drop
August 26, 2026
Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels are teaming up to launch a pair of limited-time bagel schmears inspired by the pizza chain's signature pepperoncini and Special…
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Pizza Hut partners with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for game day campaign
August 26, 2026
Pizza Hut has launched a national campaign alongside Pepsi and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, aiming to remind football fans that "gameday starts with…
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Papa Johns completes strategic refranchising of Orlando-area restaurants
August 26, 2026
Papa John's International, Inc. has announced in a press release that it has refranchised 28 formerly corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando area, which…
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Houston TX Hot Chicken, Manaha Fresh, Craveworthy show how to deliver like a pro
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media
The Restaurant Catering Workshop will share how to manage the complexities of delivery.
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National Restaurant Association: Beverages give brands daypart, sales boost
August 25, 2026
Beverages are becoming one of the most dynamic and innovative growth drivers in the restaurant industry, according to the National Restaurant Association's…
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Cicis Pizza, Nutter Butter team up on fudge brownie dessert
August 25, 2026
Cicis Pizza has introduced a limited-time Fudge Brownie made with Nutter Butter cookies, according to a press release.
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Papa Johns partners with KM Capital to expand footprint in Mexico
August 25, 2026
Mexico-based private investment firm KM Capital has joined Papa Johns as its new franchise partner in Mexico, assuming leadership of 44 existing restaurants…
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Blaze Pizza names Tracy Stockard chief marketing officer
August 25, 2026
Blaze Pizza has appointed Tracy Stockard as chief marketing officer. A veteran marketing executive with more than two decades of experience leading national…
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How to leverage training to reduce workplace risk
by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace
From cuts and burns to fatigue and inexperienced employees, pizzeria operators face a range of workplace risks. One expert shares how better training, early…
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From the boardroom to the prep line: How Stonefire Grill's CEO is fueling legacy growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Stonefire Grill CEO David Youngberg joins the Restaurant Operator Podcast to share how his hands-on leadership, people-first culture and strategic use of guest…
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Mountain Mike’s Pizza, San Francisco 49ers renew partnership for 2026
August 24, 2026
Mountain Mike's Pizza is returning for a ninth consecutive season as the official pizza of the San Francisco 49ers, according to a press release.
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Crust launches franchise opportunities nationwide
August 24, 2026
Crust, a Massachusetts-based pizza concept known for its Neo-New York style, has launched a franchise opportunity to expand beyond its two existing locations…
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California Pizza Kitchen to launch 1K automated pizza machines nationwide
August 24, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with retail technology provider T-ROC Global to deploy up to 1,000 automated pizza machines nationwide over the next…
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New study reveals revenue gaps from missed calls
August 24, 2026
Revmo, a provider of voice-enabled conversational AI for restaurants, released a comprehensive five-chapter report, "The State of Restaurant Calls 2026.…
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3 in 4 diners open to restaurant AI, PAR survey finds
August 24, 2026
Consumer discomfort with AI in restaurants is rapidly declining, dropping from 41% in 2025 to 27% today, according to a survey from PAR Technology Corp.
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Bounteous, Deliverect team up to enhance 1st-party digital ordering
August 24, 2026
Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, and Bounteous, an AI services firm, are partnering to integrate their platforms, aiming to help restaurant…
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