Grotto Pizza opens first Pennsylvania location

September 18, 2026

Grotto Pizza has expanded its Pennsylvania footprint with the opening of a restaurant in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, according to a story on Fox 43.

Mellow Mushroom brews up Wicked Wizard cocktail

September 18, 2026

Mellow Mushroom is celebrating Halloween with the launch of the Wicked Wizard, the company announced in a news release. The Wicked Wizard is a limited-time…

The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at #QSRNext 2026

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

#QSRNext 2026 will bring together restaurant executives and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping quick service, including AI, drive-thru…

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor launches mobile app, loyalty program

September 17, 2026

Shakey's Pizza Parlor has launched a mobile app and loyalty program designed to reward customers while encouraging more visits to its restaurants, the company…

Donatos targets 100 Texas locations as Dallas, Houston expansion grows

September 17, 2026

Donatos Pizza is accelerating its Texas expansion with a long-term goal of opening more than 100 restaurants across the state, including locations in the…

Giordano’s, Smoque BBQ launch Texas-inspired Pitmaster Deep Dish

September 17, 2026

Giordano's has announced in a news release that it has teamed with Chicago-based Smoque BBQ to launch the Pitmaster Deep Dish, a limited-edition pizza…

Qvinci launches RoyaltyHub to automate franchise royalty management

September 16, 2026

Qvinci Software has launched Qvinci RoyaltyHub, a new platform designed to automate the royalty management process for franchise brands, the company has…

10 Questions: Mountain Mike’s CEO Jim Metevier

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

In the debut of Pizza Marketplace’s 10 Questions series, Mountain Mike’s CEO Jim Metevier talks franchisee success, restaurant economics, leadership and the…

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria rolls out fall menu, adds energy drinks

September 16, 2026

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has launched its Fall Favorites menu featuring Buffalo chicken dishes and seasonal cheesecakes, while adding three energy drinks and an…

Prince St. Pizza launches personal-sized Sicilian pies

September 16, 2026

Prince St. Pizza is downsizing its signature Sicilian-style square pies with the launch of the Personal Prince Pie, a limited-time, personal-sized offering…

Mountain Mike’s names Sheena Dougher chief marketing officer

September 16, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has announced in a news release that it has named restaurant marketing veteran Sheena Dougher its chief marketing officer, tapping the…

Mountain Mike’s expands Oregon footprint

September 15, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a restaurant in Wilsonville, Ore., marking the pizza chain's seventh location in the state, the company has announced in a…

Blaze Pizza celebrates 15th birthday

September 15, 2026

Blaze Pizza is marking its 15th anniversary with a one-day pizza deal for members of its Blaze Rewards loyalty program, the company announced in a news release.

Round up giving: How pizzerias can turn spare change into community impact

Round-up donations can turn spare change into meaningful community impact while helping pizza operators strengthen customer engagement and loyalty. With brands…

Domino’s franchisee closes 13 Ohio locations

September 14, 2026

A Domino's franchisee has abruptly closed 13 restaurants in Northern Ohio amid reports of financial difficulties, adding to a wave of pizza restaurant closures…

Restaurant traffic moderates, but QSRs remain above 2026 average

September 14, 2026

Placer.ai data shows restaurant traffic moderated during the week of Aug. 24-30 compared with the first half of 2026, although quick-service restaurants…

Revealed: The 2026 Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering

In 2026, catering has become one of the fastest-growing engines of brand loyalty and scale in the restaurant industry, and a new class of leaders is rewriting…

Nominations are open: Is your fast casual brand one to watch in 2027?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Oct. 5, 2026.

Walmart, Papa Johns partner on delivery

September 11, 2026

Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a partnership with Papa Johns, allowing customers to order pizza and other menu items alongside…

Old Chicago launches cheese-forward menu, football deals

September 11, 2026

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is leaning into football season with a limited-time Cheers to Cheese menu, new beverages and weekly gameday promotions running…