Prime Pizza partners with rapper, producer Earl Sweatshirt

January 12, 2026

Prime Pizza is partnering with rapper and producer Earl Sweatshirt for a collaboration that brings together bold ingredients, L.A. energy and hip hop…

Giordano's honors Derrick Rose with LTO 'M-V-Pizza' celebrating jersey retirement

January 12, 2026

Chicago deep-dish pizza brand Giordano's launched the M-V-Pizza to celebrate basketball player Derrick Rose's jersey retirement, according to a press release.

Aloha, Innovation: Why L&L’s Eddie Flores Jr is a must-see at RFIS 2026

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Anyone who knows Eddie knows he brings a witty, frank and refreshingly honest perspective to the table. He's going to talk about the "unconventional…

NCR Voyix unveils AI-powered microservices suite for retail, restaurants

January 7, 2026

NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next-generation portfolio of microservices-based applications, marking a definitive shift in its software modernization…

FastCasual opens nominations for 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

January 7, 2026

Nominations close Feb. 8.

Blaze Pizza names John Owen CEO, launches GLP-1 pizza

January 6, 2026

Blaze Pizza has named industry veteran John Owen as its chief executive officer, signaling a push for global expansion and technological innovation.

Pizza Inn kicks off $8 buffet in select restaurants

January 6, 2026

Pizza Inn is offering its All You Can $8 Buffet, pronounced "All You Can Eight," Monday through Friday from now through Jan. 30, according to a press release.

Cicis Pizza launches $5.99 adult buffet on Mondays, Tuesdays

January 6, 2026

Cicis Pizza is offering a $5.99 adult pizza buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays from now until Tuesday, Feb. 10. A digital coupon is available online at Cicis…

1 question every Founder should ask (Most never do)

In our latest Founderology podcast episode, Ellis Winstanley and I discuss his Founder’s journey, from being an 18-year-old who refused to accept he couldn't…

How to amplify your leadership impact by leading with influence

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Leading with influence focuses on building trust, empathy and a shared vision to inspire teams toward higher engagement and growth, moving beyond traditional…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza

Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising …

India's KFC, Pizza Hut operators to merge in $934M deal

January 2, 2026

Sapphire Foods India, India's KFC and Pizza Hut operators, will merge with Devyani International in a $934 million deal, according to a CNBC report.

Vocelli Pizza donates pizza to children at toy drive

December 31, 2025

Vocelli Pizza donated more than 160 pizzas to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's annual Holiday Toy Drive to feed families across Western…

Humble Pie opens in St. Louis

December 31, 2025

Humble Pie, a pizzeria by St. Louis' Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium owner Mark Lucas, is opening in Richmond Heights, Missouri, according to a St. Louis Magazine…

&pizza betting on casino location in Vegas

December 31, 2025

Washington, D.C.-based &pizza will open its first West Coast location at the Rio Hotel & Casino in spring 2026, marking a significant geographic…

New Haven's Sally's Apizza to grow across 12 states

December 30, 2025

Connecticut-based Sally's Apizza is looking to expand to more than 1,000 locations, and they're starting with more than 250 locations, according to a Daily…

Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven…

Vocelli Pizza opening 3 locations in early 2026

December 29, 2025

Pittsburgh-based Vocelli Pizza is opening three locations in early 2026. The company will debut its fourth dine-in restaurant in Dalton, Georgia, have a signed…

FastCasual extends nomination deadline for '25 Brands to Watch: 2026'

December 29, 2025

Nominations close Jan. 3.

Why 2026 is the year of the AI-driven restaurant

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

By 2026, AI is expected to transition from an experimental novelty to an operational necessity in the restaurant industry, utilizing "invisible" back-of-house…