Riko's Pizza launches Summer of Salad Pizzas

May 29, 2025

Riko's Pizza has launched its Summer of Salad Pizzas, which introduces three salad pizza LTOs. The pizzas are available from now through Labor Day (Sept. 1).

Marco's Pizza launches national co-promotion with Sony Pictures' 'Karate Kid: Legends'

May 29, 2025

Marco's Pizza has partnered with Sony Pictures to create a promotion for its latest film, "Karate Kid: Legends" premiering in theaters on May 30, according to…

From Florida favorite to franchise frontier: The rise of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a quick-service Italian restaurant that began as a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria in Boca Raton, is now expanding nationwide through…

&pizza lowering prices

May 27, 2025

Washington, D.C.-based &pizza thinks its pizza prices are too high. In a head-turning move, the brand has slashed its pricing across the board, according…

NYC's first pizza bagel shop opens

May 27, 2025

Bagizza, New York City's first dedicated pizza bagel shop, has opened in Midtown Manhattan. The restaurant was founded by Michael Park, partner and Master…

Donatos Pizza to launch fully autonomous restaurant at Columbus Airport

May 27, 2025

Donatos Pizza will launch its first fully autonomous pizza restaurant this June at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Pollo Campero VP talks competition, standing out

In an episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb interviews Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for…

Lunchbox hosting 1-day catering summit in NYC

May 23, 2025

Restaurants hoping to grow their catering revenue and optimize off-premises operations may attend The Catering Leadership Summit, June 25, at Emmy Squared…

Mountain Mike's Pizza inks 3-unit deal in Virginia

May 22, 2025

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has inked a three-unit development deal in Northern Virginia, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream unveils prototype in Florida

May 22, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has entered Florida with a location in Navarre that opened last month. The brand has a record turnout for its prototype…

The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…

Rotolo's Craft & Crust continues Texas expansion

May 21, 2025

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust is continuing its Texas expansion with a location in League City opening on May 26th, according to a press release.

Dishing out local store marketing secrets for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hoping to build a loyal customer base in their neighborhoods, restaurant owners can learn actionable local store marketing tactics at the upcoming Restaurant…

Chuck E. Cheese received award as 'Best in STEM' brand

May 20, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese has been recognized as a "Best in STEM" brand for 2024-2025 and is a recipient of the STEM.org Accreditation Trademark. The award honors…

Pizza Inn offers $8 buffet deal this summer

May 20, 2025

Pizza Inn is offering an $8 buffet Mondays through Fridays through July 27, according to a press release.

Crazy Pita: From $30 to scaling a legacy

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

This week on Founderology – Built to Breaktrough, I sat down with Mehdi Zarhloul, the powerhouse Founder of Crazy Pita, Chicken Genius and Salad Madness. His…

Pizza Factory expands California presence

May 19, 2025

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Lotus, California, along historic California State Route 49, according to a press release.

Dave's Hot Chicken named Fast Casual's 2025 top brand

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Los Angeles brand launched in 2018 and has grown to over 300 locations. It won the Top 100 two years ago, making it the second brand in history to earn the…

Wiseguy Pizza serves up game-day specials

May 16, 2025

Wiseguy Pizza at Navy Yard is serving up game-day specials. On select weekend home games, guests can enjoy a classic slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza paired…

Mountain Mike's Pizza bets on Las Vegas expansion

May 16, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened the brand's third restaurant in Clark County, Nevada and sixth in the state. The North Las Vegas restaurant is owned and…