DoorDash: Pepperoni still tops as pizza topping

October 19, 2026

Americans continue to favor classic pizza toppings, but evolving preferences are creating opportunities for operators to experiment with new flavors and…

Prince St. Pizza celebrates National Pizza Month with $1 slices

October 16, 2026

Prince St. Pizza is celebrating National Pizza Month on Oct. 21 by offering $1 Original Prince slices at all 21 of its locations, the company announced in a…

Sbarro to roll out NCR Voyix POS and payment tech

October 15, 2026

Sbarro is expanding its long-standing partnership with NCR Voyix through a multiyear agreement to deploy Aloha Next point-of-sale technology and Voyix Pay…

Slice House opens 1st Contra Costa County location

October 15, 2026

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open its first Contra Costa County location on October 17, the company has announced in a news release.

Restaurant food costs face uneven pressure in 2027 as inflation accelerates

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Rising gasoline prices are adding to inflationary pressures, while ArrowStream forecasts sharply different commodity costs across restaurant segments, with…

Pizza Hut brings back My Haunt Box

October 14, 2026

Pizza Hut is bringing back its limited-time My Haunt Box for Halloween, available Oct. 5 through Nov. 2, the company announced in a news release.

Cicis Pizza names Kimberly Thompson EVP of Development

October 14, 2026

Cicis Pizza has announced the appointment of franchise development veteran Kimberly Thompson as executive vice president of development, bringing more than a…

Beyond the BBQ Chicken Pizza: The values that built California Pizza Kitchen

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

In the second installment of this two-part series, California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield recounts the company's culture that made it a success…

Domino's same-store sales post modest gain

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

October 13, 2026

Domino's Pizza Inc. reported a 9.2% increase in net income to $152.2 million for its third quarter of 2026, as operating income rose 8.3% and diluted earnings…

Hunt Brothers Pizza marks 35th anniversary with dual LTO

October 13, 2026

Hunt Brothers Pizza is celebrating its 35th anniversary with the simultaneous launch of two limited-time offerings (LTOs), bringing back its Chicken Bacon…

Solink expands leadership team to advance AI-powered retail and restaurant intelligence

October 12, 2026

Solink, an AI vision intelligence provider serving brick-and-mortar businesses, is expanding its leadership team with three appointments designed to support…

Mellow Mushroom celebrates National Mushroom Day with first-ever coloring book

October 12, 2026

Mellow Mushroom is celebrating National Mushroom Day, Oct. 15, with the launch of its first-ever coloring book, Mel & Wizard's Colorful Trip.

FastCasual extends deadline for 2027 'Brands to Watch' nominations

October 12, 2026

FastCasual has extended the deadline to nominate restaurant concepts for its eighth annual "Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2027" report. Restaurant operators…

The $250,000 gamble that launched California Pizza Kitchen

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

In the first installment of this two-part series, California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield recounts how he and law partner Larry Flax walked away…

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza expands in Florida, announces initiatives

October 9, 2026

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is continuing its Florida expansion while introducing new menu innovations and community initiatives. The Gainesville-based brand…

How Ya Doughn' named official pizza partner of Florida Panthers

October 9, 2026

South Florida-based How Ya Doughn' Pizza has entered into a multi-year partnership with the NHL's Florida Panthers, becoming the team's official pizza partner…

&pizza goes all in on toppings with new MAXX pizzas

October 8, 2026

&pizza is introducing two limited-time pizzas designed to deliver more sauce, cheese and toppings in every bite. Beginning Oct. 16, the Meat MAXX and…

Prince St. Pizza, Chèvre Miami team up for Greek-inspired specialty pie

October 8, 2026

Prince St. Pizza has partnered with Miami-based fromagerie and sandwich shop Chèvre Miami to launch The Freak, a limited-time Greek-inspired pizza debuting…

Believe, belong and remember: One last lesson from Ted Lasso

I have just spent the last several days at our Fast Casual Executive Summit where I was able to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and lean into what…

Bertucci’s shrinks to 11 restaurants after latest closure

October 7, 2026

Bertucci's has closed its Springfield, Virginia, restaurant, ending its presence in the Washington area and leaving 11 locations in Massachusetts, Delaware and…