OneRyan Global acquires controlling interest in Mr Gatti's Pizza

January 22, 2026

OneRyan Global LLC, under the helm of G. Brint Ryan, has acquired a controlling interest in Mr Gatti's, according to a press release.

Cicis Pizza teams up with Twitch streamer for specialty pizza

January 21, 2026

Texas-based Cicis Pizza has teamed up with Twitch streamer and longtime Cicis fan CaseOh to introduce the Mac & CaseOh Pizza, a renamed of its Mac &…

Restaurant leaders share tips for driving growth, innovating when franchising

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

At the upcoming Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, top restaurant executives will share how they’re scaling smarter and growing faster through bold…

Texas Restaurant Association’s Emily Williams Knight on the power of shared insight

In this episode, Kathleen Wood and Emily Knight discuss why Founders benefit from being part of strong communities, whether through state restaurant…

Pizza Guys opens in Westminster, California

January 20, 2026

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys has opened a restaurant in Westminster, California, according to a press release.

Timber Pizza Co enters pivotal growth chapter

January 20, 2026

Washington D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. is setting its sights on expansion into new states. The brand is focused on partnering with multi-unit franchisees…

Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers deadline extended to Jan. 23

by Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers deadline extended to Jan. 23, Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Don't delay! The deadline has been extended to THIS Friday!

Pizza a Modo Mio to open 3rd location in Charleston

January 19, 2026

Mike Pitera, a New York transplant to Charleston, South Carolina, will open a third outlet of his Pizza a Modo Mio brand in a fast-growing area of Charleston…

Papa Johns testing protein-infused dough

January 16, 2026

Papa Johns is testing dough infused with protein. The Protein Crust Pizza is a limited, one-day-only release exclusive for Papa Rewards Members at one select…

Pizza Nova franchisee believes in quality, consistency, brand culture

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Driven by a lifelong connection to the brand, franchisee Chi-son Phu has successfully grown his Pizza Nova business in Toronto by strictly following the…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers submissions due Jan.18

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Nominations are due Jan. 18.

Mountain Mike's opens in Union City, California

January 15, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Union City, California. The restaurant is locally owned and operated by longtime franchisees Goldie Buttar, Rajvinder Gill…

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria launches Trippple Peppp Pizza during National Pizza Week

January 15, 2026

Lou Malnati's Pizza has launched the Trippple Peppp Pizza during National Pizza Week for a limited time, according to a press release.

Founderology Growth Summit honoring inaugural 'Visionary Restaurant Founders'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

To celebrate the spirit of innovation, the Founderology Growth Summit, being held Feb. 2-4 in Austin, will host a special ceremony to honor the "Top 5 Movers …

Emmy Squared Pizza puts employees center stage with creative LTO pizza menu

January 14, 2026

Emmy Squared Pizza has rolled out an inventive limited-time collection of market-inspired pizzas created and named by the local teams that run its restaurants.

Little Caesars launches Detroit-style Slices-N-Stix box

January 14, 2026

Little Caesars has launched Detroit-style Slices-N-Stix, a single-serve meal option that includes two slices of Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza, four…

The countdown is on: 10 ways RFIS will change your life

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Think of this as your official invite to the industry family reunion. Matching shirts not required!

Riko's Pizza's unique style sets it apart as brand grows on East Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Riko's Pizza's unique thin-crust pizza sets it apart from the heavy competition on the East Coast. The brand is growing and now has 12 locations.

Papa Johns partners with PAR Technology for POS, OPS transformation

January 13, 2026

Papa Johns has selected PAR Technology Corporation's PAR POS and PAR OPS for its U.S. in-restaurant tech stack, according to a press release.

Speaker Spotlight: John Lucas, VP, Farmer Boys

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Read more about John Lucas, VP of Farmer Boys in today's Speaker Spotlight.