Pizza vending off to a rough start in Houston

March 25, 2026

PizzaForno, a Canadian company known for its automated pizza vending machines, announced ambitious plans in 2022 to expand across Texas. The concept centered…

Little Caesars expands menu with Four-N-One Stix LTO

March 25, 2026

Little Caesars has launched Four-N-One Stix, a product designed to meet the growing need for shareable snack food. The offering launched this week and features…

Pizza Hut Canada launches hockey podcast

March 24, 2026

Pizza Hut Canada has launched a new short-form podcast titled Bandwagon Hockey Coach to assist casual fans during the hockey playoffs.

Pizza Inn brings back Peeps Pizzert in time for Spring

March 23, 2026

Pizza Inn has brought back the Peeps Pizzert from now through April 5. The seasonal fan favorite was introduced last year and sold out in various locations…

Riko's Pizza to open location in Ridgefield, Connecticut

March 20, 2026

Riko's Pizza will open a corporate-owned restaurant in Ridgefield, Connecticut this summer, according to a press release.

Mr Gatti's sets record for soft opening in Portland, Texas

March 20, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a location in Portland Texas. According to a press release, the brand reported that the restaurant opened to record-setting…

Parlour Pizza + Pints to host grand opening in Richmond, Kentucky

March 20, 2026

Parlour Pizza + Pints will host a grand opening celebration over four days for its Richmond, Kentucky location, according to a press release.

How smarter inventory practices can reduce waste, protect restaurant margins

by Joe Hannon — General Manager, Inventory & Purchasing, Restaurant365

March 20, 2026

By implementing consistent receiving procedures, dynamic par levels and integrated financial tracking, restaurant operators can gain the real-time visibility…

Papa Johns targets 2027 for full US rollout of Deliverect's delivery dispatch platform

March 19, 2026

Papa Johns partnered with Deliverect to implement Deliverect's Smart Dispatch & Delivery Management platform at all U.S. restaurant locations by the end of…

Pizza Hut kicks off March Madness with Space Jam collab, new menu drop

March 19, 2026

Pizza Hut, the official pizza partner of March Madness, is kicking off the yearly basketball tournament with limited edition menu items featuring new recipes…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 1st Arizona store in Tucson area

March 19, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened its first Arizona location in the Tucson area, according to a press release.

Giordano's debuts Italian Beef Pizza after 2025 online sale

March 18, 2026

Giordano's is bringing its Italian Beef Pizza to restaurant menus for a limited time following a successful online debut last year.

Cape Cod Cafe Pizza hits 400-plus Target stores

March 17, 2026

Cape Cod Café's frozen pizza line has expanded to approximately 400 Target stores nationwide, according to a press release.

The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

Vocelli Pizza expands Alabama presence with Valleydale location

March 16, 2026

Vocelli Pizza is opening a location this month in Valleydale marking the chain's second restaurant in Alabama.

Blaze Pizza partners with Reality Based Group for mystery shopping

March 13, 2026

Reality Based Group and Blaze Pizza have entered a partnership to implement a mystery shopping program across the restaurant chain's franchise locations…

Mountain Mike's Pizza makes Austin-area debut

March 12, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its 13 restaurant in the state in Manor, Texas. It's the brand's first central Texas location, according to a press release.

&pizza serves up romance with Pi Day weddings

March 12, 2026

&pizza will host free wedding ceremonies and receptions for four couples on Saturday, March 14, continuing a brand tradition for Pi Day, according to a…

Grubhub, Wonder, Dexa launch 1st drone food delivery program in New Jersey

March 12, 2026

Grubhub, Wonder and Dexa will launch a drone delivery test program, beginning March 18, bringing delivery innovation to customers in New Jersey for the first…

Pizza Hut launches platform for crust lovers, seeks crust connoisseur

March 12, 2026

Pizza Hut is launching Hut Crust, a new platform celebrating the recognizable crusts that have defined the brand for generations.