How to leverage training to reduce workplace risk

by Valerie Gritton

From cuts and burns to fatigue and inexperienced employees, pizzeria operators face a range of workplace risks. One expert shares how better training, early…

From the boardroom to the prep line: How Stonefire Grill's CEO is fueling legacy growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Stonefire Grill CEO David Youngberg joins the Restaurant Operator Podcast to share how his hands-on leadership, people-first culture and strategic use of guest…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, San Francisco 49ers renew partnership for 2026

August 24, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza is returning for a ninth consecutive season as the official pizza of the San Francisco 49ers, according to a press release.

Crust launches franchise opportunities nationwide

August 24, 2026

Crust, a Massachusetts-based pizza concept known for its Neo-New York style, has launched a franchise opportunity to expand beyond its two existing locations…

California Pizza Kitchen to launch 1K automated pizza machines nationwide

August 24, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with retail technology provider T-ROC Global to deploy up to 1,000 automated pizza machines nationwide over the next…

New study reveals revenue gaps from missed calls

August 24, 2026

Revmo, a provider of voice-enabled conversational AI for restaurants, released a comprehensive five-chapter report, "The State of Restaurant Calls 2026.…

3 in 4 diners open to restaurant AI, PAR survey finds

August 24, 2026

Consumer discomfort with AI in restaurants is rapidly declining, dropping from 41% in 2025 to 27% today, according to a survey from PAR Technology Corp.

Bounteous, Deliverect team up to enhance 1st-party digital ordering

August 24, 2026

Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, and Bounteous, an AI services firm, are partnering to integrate their platforms, aiming to help restaurant…

Stop being reactive: How restaurants can double catering sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 21, 2026

CaterZen founder and former restaurant operator Michael Attias will share strategies for finding new catering customers, winning back former buyers and growing…

Blaze Pizza launches 'Practical Magic 2' inspired menu

August 21, 2026

Blaze Pizza is launching a limited-time menu inspired by the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film "Practical Magic 2," according to a press release.

Jet's Pizza opens 3rd Las Vegas restaurant

August 21, 2026

Jet's Pizza has opened a location in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas at 8426 Farm Road, Suite 110.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream to open 3rd Minnesota location

August 21, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is opening its third Minnesota location with the latest in Mendota Heights, according to a news release. The location will…

Pizza Hut renames itself for football season

August 20, 2026

Pizza Hut is paying homage to football fans with a temporary name change to the Hut, one of football's most recognizable calls.

Little Caesars partners with Coco Robotics for autonomous delivery rollout

August 20, 2026

Little Caesars has partnered with Coco Robotics to bring autonomous robot deliveries to participating locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, with plans…

One man's journey from delivery driver to franchisee of 105 Papa Johns restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Eric Murphy transformed a chance gig as a Papa Johns delivery driver in 1999 into a 105-unit franchise empire across six states by prioritizing strategic…

Mr Gatti's targets Lubbock, Texas for growth

August 19, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza is targeting the Lubbock, Texas, market for one of its new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) locations, the company said in a news release.

Largest Marco's Pizza franchisee HRG acquires 5 stores

August 19, 2026

Hoogland Restaurant Group, a Highland Ventures company, has acquired five Marco's Pizza locations in Tennessee and Texas, bolstering its status as the nation's…

What’s in your policy? Navigating insurance for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton

Insurance can be complicated for restaurant owners, and not all policies provide the same protection. For pizzeria operators, seemingly small incidents can…

Cincinnati gets Blaze Pizza in Oakley neighborhood

August 18, 2026

Blaze Pizza has opened a restaurant in Cincinnati's Oakley neighborhood at 3206 Vandercar Way, celebrating its grand opening today with free pizza for all…

Papa Murphy's launches Grandma's Pizza to celebrate return of Italian sausage

August 18, 2026

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has permanently brought back chunky Italian sausage to its menu, and is launching Grandma's Pizza, an LTO available through…