The future of campus dining? PizzaForno thinks it’s a 24/7 pizza vending machine

On this episode of the Automation and Self Service Podcast, we're diving into one of the hottest trends in food tech: 24/7 pizza vending. My guest is Travis…

Farrelli's Pizza celebrates 30 years with anniversary celebration at Cheney Stadium

August 20, 2025

Farrelli's Pizza, a staple in the Pacific Northwest, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Monday, Aug. 11 with a party at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. More than…

Pizza Hut launches Crafted Flatzz hand-crafted personal pizza

August 20, 2025

Pizza Hut has released its Crafted Flatzz, a LTO pizza lineup designed to bring both flavors and big energy. Crafted Flatzz are $5 before 5 p.m. in the U.S.…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens largest restaurant yet

August 20, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza recently opened its largest restaurant nationwide. The unit, built in Dixon, California, weighs in at a record-breaking 5,600 square feet…

From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

How do you take a Maine lobster roll and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That’s the kind of breakthrough story…

Marco's Pizza opens more than 40 stores in first half of 2025

August 13, 2025

Marco's Pizza marked a strong first half of 2025 with 41 store openings. The brand said in a press release that it is poised for a 28% year-over-year increase…

Donatos Pizza to expand in Virginia, Maryland, Georgia

August 13, 2025

Donatos Pizza continues its franchise growth throughout the DMV area (DC, Mayland and Virginia) as well as the Atlanta metro area, according to a press release.

How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza proves that gas station food can be great. Lead by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has 19 locations in mega gas…

Hungry Howie's launches 1st National Flavored Crust Day

August 12, 2025

Hungry Howie's is declaring Aug. 14 as its first-ever National Flavored Crust Day, according to a press release.

Former NFL player Billy Bajema hosts Pizza Inn opening in Oklahoma

August 12, 2025

Pizza Inn has opened in Yukon, Oklahoma. The restaurant has been serving guests from its drive-thru for two months but has now opened its dine-in buffet…

Papa Johns Canada releases Aloha Trio Hawaiian-inspired pizzas

August 11, 2025

Papa Johns Canada has released a trio of Hawaiian-inspired pizzas, according to a press release.

1st co-branded Round Table Pizza, Fatburger opens in California

August 11, 2025

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of 18 restaurant concepts, has opened its first co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza in Rancho Cordova, California…

How AI turning labor from cost center into growth driver for QSRs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In a free webinar titled "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI" viewers will learn how AI is powering…

Happy Joe's permanently reduces prices on top 2 pizzas

August 8, 2025

While other pizzerias have raised prices due to inflation and rising costs, Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, based in Iowa, is permanently…

Speaker Spotlight: Filippo Fiori, Due Cucini Italiana head chef, CEO

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

From Italy to China to the U.S., Filippo Fiori has gained a lot of wisdom from his travels, which he plans to share at the Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Fransmart launches platform for early-stage restaurant, franchise brands

August 7, 2025

Fransmart, a franchise development company, has launched an investment platform that allows individual accredited investors to co-invest alongside the firm in…

Cicis Pizza launches mix, match combo

August 7, 2025

Pizza buffet chain Cicis Pizza has launched its Mix & Match Combo, a a customizable meal deal combining fan-favorite menu items with value and variety…

The fixer-upper franchisee: How Chris Patel turned neglected Papa Johns locations into a 70-store powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

An entrepreneur with a background in finance leveraged his business acumen and a keen eye for opportunity to grow his Papa Johns franchise from four to 7…

Little Caesars partners with Serve Robotics, Uber Eats

August 6, 2025

Little Caesars has partnered with Serve Robotics Inc. to deliver the brand's pizza with Serve's autonomous delivery robots via Uber Eats, according to a press…

California Pizza Kitchen offering $10 Pizza Days

August 5, 2025

California Pizza Kitchen is offering $10 Pizza Days on Mondays and Tuesdays, offering guests four of its best-selling hand-crafted pizzas for only $10 each…