Stop being reactive: How restaurants can double catering sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 21, 2026

CaterZen founder and former restaurant operator Michael Attias will share strategies for finding new catering customers, winning back former buyers and growing…

Blaze Pizza launches 'Practical Magic 2' inspired menu

August 21, 2026

Blaze Pizza is launching a limited-time menu inspired by the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film "Practical Magic 2," according to a press release.

Jet's Pizza opens 3rd Las Vegas restaurant

August 21, 2026

Jet's Pizza has opened a location in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas at 8426 Farm Road, Suite 110.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream to open 3rd Minnesota location

August 21, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is opening its third Minnesota location with the latest in Mendota Heights, according to a news release. The location will…

Pizza Hut renames itself for football season

August 20, 2026

Pizza Hut is paying homage to football fans with a temporary name change to the Hut, one of football's most recognizable calls.

Little Caesars partners with Coco Robotics for autonomous delivery rollout

August 20, 2026

Little Caesars has partnered with Coco Robotics to bring autonomous robot deliveries to participating locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, with plans…

One man's journey from delivery driver to franchisee of 105 Papa Johns restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Eric Murphy transformed a chance gig as a Papa Johns delivery driver in 1999 into a 105-unit franchise empire across six states by prioritizing strategic…

Mr Gatti's targets Lubbock, Texas for growth

August 19, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza is targeting the Lubbock, Texas, market for one of its new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) locations, the company said in a news release.

Largest Marco's Pizza franchisee HRG acquires 5 stores

August 19, 2026

Hoogland Restaurant Group, a Highland Ventures company, has acquired five Marco's Pizza locations in Tennessee and Texas, bolstering its status as the nation's…

What’s in your policy? Navigating insurance for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Insurance can be complicated for restaurant owners, and not all policies provide the same protection. For pizzeria operators, seemingly small incidents can…

Cincinnati gets Blaze Pizza in Oakley neighborhood

August 18, 2026

Blaze Pizza has opened a restaurant in Cincinnati's Oakley neighborhood at 3206 Vandercar Way, celebrating its grand opening today with free pizza for all…

Papa Murphy's launches Grandma's Pizza to celebrate return of Italian sausage

August 18, 2026

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has permanently brought back chunky Italian sausage to its menu, and is launching Grandma's Pizza, an LTO available through…

Donatos Pizza adds fresh buttermilk ranch, 2 permanent pizzas to menu

August 18, 2026

Donatos Pizza will introduce a house-made buttermilk ranch and two permanent chicken pizzas starting Aug. 24, according to a press release.

Touchdown: Little Caesars scores big with Justin Jefferson, Jared Goff, George Kittle

August 18, 2026

Little Caesars is returning for its fifth year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL with its 2026 campaign featuring national partnerships with Justin…

Real talk, damn good biscuits and growing a national chain

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Lauren Coulter is co-Founder and chief biscuit eater of Biscuit Belly, the Louisville, Kentucky, brunch brand she built with her husband and co-Founder, Chad…

Pizza Brands to Watch 2027 nominations extended to Aug. 28

August 17, 2026

Pizza Marketplace is seeking nominations for its "Pizza Brands to Watch in 2027" special report, aiming to highlight innovators, trailblazers and rising stars…

Sbarro celebrates 70 years with One Iconic Slice campaign

August 17, 2026

In celebration of Sbarro's 70th anniversary, the company has launched its "70 Years – One Iconic Slice" campaign. The campaign recognizes seven decades of…

Papa Johns Canada launches Pan Pizza

August 17, 2026

Beginning today, Papa Johns Canada is introducing its highly anticipated Pan Pizza, the company said in a news release.

India shuts down several Domino's, Pizza Hut outlets over hygiene

August 17, 2026

Food safety regulators in the Indian state of Maharashtra suspended the licenses of four Domino's outlets and one Pizza Hut store over severe hygiene and…

Hungry Howie's partners with Tajin for flavored crust

August 14, 2026

Hungry Howie's is celebrating its second annual National Flavored Crust Day with the introduction of a Tajin Flavored Crust.