Domino’s catches campfire fever, launches S’mores Lava Cakes

July 15, 2026

Domino's Pizza has launched its newest dessert, S'mores Lava Cakes, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to make Texas debut

July 15, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has inked a multi-unit franchise agreement to expand into the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking the brand's debut in Texas…

Pizza Hut launches limited-time 'Throwback Value Menu' with items starting at $3

July 15, 2026

Pizza Hut has launched a limited-time Throwback Value Menu nationwide, featuring a selection of classic and new items with prices starting at $3, according to…

Dodo Pizza’s playbook for international success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this Pizza Marketplace podcast, executives from Dodo Brands discuss how the company uses its proprietary technology platform and a balance of global…

Hungry Howie's partners with DoorDash to overhaul digital ordering, loyalty program

July 14, 2026

Hungry Howie's and DoorDash have partnered to overhaul the pizza chain's digital ordering system, website, mobile app and loyalty program, according to a press…

Papa Johns brings back Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza

July 14, 2026

The Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza is back at Papa Johns for a limited time, according to a press release.

The new state of pizza Part 1: How rising costs, consumer spending are redefining value

by Valerie Gritton

This is the first installment in a four-part series examining the forces now shaping the pizza industry —from evolving consumer behavior and spending habits to…

MTY Food Group set to close Papa Murphy’s locations, focus on profitability

July 13, 2026

MTY Food Group has started the process of closing up to 50 underperforming Papa Murphy's locations, choosing to focus instead on healthier, more profitable…

Savory CEO to detail ‘Savory System’ growth strategy at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Shauna Smith, Savory co-founder, and CEO Clay Dover, will share insight on the company’s “Savory System,” which is a roadmap on building a management…

Pizza Hut banks on Americans’ need for sentimentality

July 10, 2026

Pizza Hut franchisees are hoping their restaurant's return to roots will strike a sentimental nerve with consumers who are longing for the red roofs and…

Latitude Food Group taps James O'Reilly as CEO

July 10, 2026

Latitude Food Group, an operator-led restaurant group that owns &pizza and Tijuana Flats, has named restaurant industry veteran James O'Reilly as its next…

Papa John’s Canada awards $25K scholarship through CHL partnership

July 9, 2026

Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League has named Griffin Seafoot of Kamloops, British Columbia, as the recipient of a $25,000 Champions of Tomorrow…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza expands Greater Sacramento footprint with El Dorado Hills location

July 9, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has expanded its Greater Sacramento presence with a location now open in El Dorado Hills, according to a press release.

Your Pie targets Wilmington for North Carolina franchise expansion

July 8, 2026

Your Pie, an Atlanta-based fast-casual pizza franchise, will expand its footprint in North Carolina, targeting Wilmington and the Cape Fear region for its next…

Pizza Ranch selects NCR Voyix to power next-gen restaurant operations

July 8, 2026

NCR Voyix has signed an exclusive platform agreement with Pizza Ranch and its franchise network across the U.S. to serve as Pizza Ranch's exclusive…

Nominations now open for Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations will close July 28, 2026.

The World Pizza champion who 'Let go to grow'

13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani spent 17 years honing his craft before betting on himself. In this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough…

Sbarro launches limited-time Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

July 7, 2026

Sbarro has launched its new Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, available from now through Aug. 16 at participating locations across the United…

The unofficial sponsorship: How viral food moments are the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton

In a world that speaks to the power of marketing, unofficial endorsements are becoming the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias.

Domino's Pizza China continues rapid expansion, strengthens market positioning

July 6, 2026

Domino's Pizza China, the exclusive operator of the Domino's brand in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, continued to grow its footprint during the second…