Mountain Mike’s Pizza expands Greater Sacramento footprint with El Dorado Hills location

July 9, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has expanded its Greater Sacramento presence with a location now open in El Dorado Hills, according to a press release.

Your Pie targets Wilmington for North Carolina franchise expansion

July 8, 2026

Your Pie, an Atlanta-based fast-casual pizza franchise, will expand its footprint in North Carolina, targeting Wilmington and the Cape Fear region for its next…

Pizza Ranch selects NCR Voyix to power next-gen restaurant operations

July 8, 2026

NCR Voyix has signed an exclusive platform agreement with Pizza Ranch and its franchise network across the U.S. to serve as Pizza Ranch's exclusive…

Nominations now open for Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations will close July 28, 2026.

The World Pizza champion who 'Let go to grow'

13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani spent 17 years honing his craft before betting on himself. In this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough…

Sbarro launches limited-time Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

July 7, 2026

Sbarro has launched its new Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, available from now through Aug. 16 at participating locations across the United…

The unofficial sponsorship: How viral food moments are the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton

In a world that speaks to the power of marketing, unofficial endorsements are becoming the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias.

Domino's Pizza China continues rapid expansion, strengthens market positioning

July 6, 2026

Domino's Pizza China, the exclusive operator of the Domino's brand in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, continued to grow its footprint during the second…

Las Vegas restaurant Amedeo Pizza launches refreshed menu, online ordering

July 6, 2026

Amedeo Pizza, a local Italian restaurant serving the Las Vegas community, has launched an updated menu, introducing updated options for pickup and delivery…

The top 3 priorities for Founder success in 2026

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To succeed in 2026's highly competitive market, businesses must focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional customer experiences across all channels…

Pizza Guys opens next-gen location in Orange County

July 2, 2026

Pizza Guys, the Sacramento-based pizza franchise with more than 100 locations across three states, is continuing its expansion across Orange County…

Pizza Inn partners with Pepsi, Folds of Honor for collectible glass campaign

July 2, 2026

Pizza Inn has partnered with Pepsi and Folds of Honor to launch a limited-time collectible series of All-American Glasses. The campaign honors U.S. military…

Stoner's Pizza Joint brings back Pickle Pizza, launches July 4th deals

July 1, 2026

Stoner's Pizza Joint is bringing back its Pickle Pizza for a limited time through Aug. 31, according to a company press release.

Papa Johns appoints interim CFO as Ravi Thanawala departs

July 1, 2026

Papa John's International Inc. has restructured its executive team after the departure of chief financial officer Ravi Thanawala, who is resigning to assume a…

Next-gen pizza and play: Inside Peter Piper Pizza’s massive brand evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Peter Piper Pizza CMO Genaro Perez discusses how the brand's new next-generation prototype in Mesquite, Texas, balances a 50-year nostalgic legacy with modern…

Hungry Howie’s adds Spicy Sesame to flavored crust lineup for summer

June 30, 2026

Hungry Howie's has debuted its newest limited-time innovation, Spicy Sesame Flavored Crust, which will be available from now through the end of September, or…

How Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz scales a cult brand without losing its soul

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During his keynote at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Texas, Chris Schultz will discuss restaurant growth, brand culture, leadership, international…

Free webinar will teach restaurant operators how AI can personalize offers

June 29, 2026

Restaurant operators have long relied on customer segmentation to tailor promotions, but advances in artificial intelligence are making true one-to-one…

Paytronix, Qu launch upgraded menu, order integration for restaurants

June 29, 2026

Paytronix, a guest engagement and digital ordering solutions provider, announced an upgraded integration with commerce platform Qu to automatically sync online…

The Power of the Rearview Mirror and the Windshield: An activity of reflection and projection

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Using the metaphor of a vehicle's small rearview mirror and large windshield, columnist Kathleen Wood shares a structured framework designed to briefly…