Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, CDO, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Seth Larsen, CDO of Cheba Hut Toasted Subs talks about how stays ahead of the competition while having a blast in today's speaker spotlight.

&pizza puts polarizing veggie on pizza

February 3, 2026

Washington D.C.-based &pizza has never shied away from adding unusual toppings on its pizzas. The list includes cracked eggs, elote sauce and corn and…

East Village Pizza offers heart-shaped pizzas year-round

February 3, 2026

While some pizza brands offer heart-shaped pizzas for a limited time around Valentine's Day, Manhattan's East Village Pizza offers them year-round, according…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Gilbert, Arizona

February 3, 2026

Fast-casual pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open a location in Gilbert, Arizona. It will be the first in the state, according to a press…

Loop AI secures $14M Series A to scale restaurant back-office technology

February 3, 2026

Loop AI, an enterprise AI platform for restaurant and retail back offices, has raised $14 million in Series A funding, according to a press release.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Boulder

February 2, 2026

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Boulder, Colorado, according to a press release.

Pizza Nova donates $18K Student Nutrition Ontario through Coins for Breakfast program

February 2, 2026

Pizza Nova recently donated $18,108 to Student Nutrition Ontario through its ongoing Coins for Breakfast fundraising program. This contribution brings Pizza…

Thriving through uncertainty: the power of resilience in leadership and business

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Resilience is the essential "superpower" for navigating modern uncertainty, serving as a developable skill that enables individuals and organizations to…

Lou Malnati's brings back heart-shaped pizzas, desserts for Make-A-Wish chapters

January 30, 2026

From Feb. 1-28, guests at Chicago-based Lou Malnati's may once again purchase heart-shaped pizzas. This year, the brand is offering heart-shaped desserts…

Donatos Pizza enters 2026 with innovation, national momentum

January 30, 2026

Donatos Pizza is entering 2026 following a year defined by strategic expansion and new menu innovation, according to a press release.

Speaker Spotlight: Jeff Perera, co-founder, vice president, Jeff's Bagel Run

Jeff Perera, co-founder and vice president of Jeff's Bagel Run, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at…

Antico Pizza Napoletana releases frozen pizzas in Costco stores

January 29, 2026

Antico Pizza Napoletana, an Atlanta pizzeria, has launched Antico Casa, a line of premium frozen pizzas, in Costco stores across the Southeast. The move marks…

How top franchise brands turn culture into direct profitability

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Industry leaders will gather at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to share actionable strategies for transforming workplace culture and…

Pan pizza returns to Papa Johns; brand says they got it right this time

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After years of development, Papa Johns is relaunching its pan pizza with a refined recipe featuring a garlic-Parmesan crust and a six-cheese blend, supported…

Donatos to enter Houston market

January 27, 2026

Donatos Pizza will enter the Houston market, with the first of two to three locations slated to open this summer, according to a press release.

LaRosa's introduces 1st heart-shaped pizza

January 27, 2026

Cincinnati-based LaRosa's is introducing its first-ever heart-shaped pizza, according to a press release.

Zenzap helps restaurateurs control IP, communication in house

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zenzap, a communication app for restaurants, can help operators control intellectual properties and notifications.

5 ways Super Bowl delivery success translates to year-round revenue

by Alex Vasilkin — Co-Founder & CEO, Cartwheel

By leveraging AI dispatch, hybrid fulfillment models and transparent communication, pizza operators can transform the extreme logistical pressure of Super Bowl…

Peter Piper Pizza brings back heart-shaped pizzas with $1 from sales going to Children's Miracle Network

January 26, 2026

Peter Piper Pizza is bringing back its heart-shaped pizza for a third year, with $1 from every sale of the heart-shaped pizzas going to Children's Miracle…

Pizza Hut Middle East creates pasta approved by Italians. Kind of.

January 26, 2026

Pizza Hut Middle East has just launched pasta, according to a press release.