Domino's Pizza to close 172 stores in Japan

February 10, 2025

Domino's Pizza Enterprises, located in Australia, plans to close 172 units in Japan. The company said the stores are unprofitable, according to a report in The…

Emmy Squared Pizza partners with non-alcoholic beer Bero

February 7, 2025

Emmy Squared Pizza has teamed up with Bero, a non-alcoholic beer founded by Tom Holland, to introduce "Perfect Pairings." The collaboration redefines pizza and…

Toppers Pizza opens 71st location

February 7, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.

Mountain Mike's Pizza bets on North Las Vegas

February 7, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in North Las Vegas under the helm of franchisees Dalvir Janjua, Kamaljit Singh, Manjinder Kaur and Manpreet Rai…

Via 313 Pizzeria raises $32.5M to double footprint in 3 years

February 6, 2025

Detroit-style pizza brand Via 313 Pizzeria has announced a capital raise of $32.5 million led by Asilia Investments and Brightwood Capital Advisors to help the…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen inks multi-unit agreement for Mexico City

February 5, 2025

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a multi-unit agreement to open 10 restaurants in Mexico City by 2027 with franchisee Javier Aguliar…

Hungry Howie's adds pizza to secret menu for Super Bowl LIX

February 4, 2025

Hungry Howie's has created a addition to its secret menu, the Hangry Howie pizza, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's brings back HeartBaker Pizza

February 3, 2025

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has brought back the heart-shaped HeartBaker Pizza, a Valentine's tradition for the brand. The pizza is made with premium…

Mountain Mike's Pizza grows presence in Southern California

February 3, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Moorpark, California, marking the brand's second location in Ventura County, according to a press release.

Riko's Pizza opens 1st Vermont location

January 31, 2025

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has opened a location in Vermont, its first in the state and 12th overall, according to a press release.

Chuck E. Cheeses in Philadelphia, Kansas City make friendly wager before Super Bowl LIX

January 30, 2025

Just in time for the Super Bowl LIX, two Chuck E. Cheese management teams in the playoff cities have made a friendly wager, according to press release.

Domino's partners with Yellow Tail on limited-edition red wine

January 30, 2025

Domino's Pizza and Yellow Tail have unveiled a limited-edition Yellow Tail & Domino's Red Blend available for purchase online, according to a press release.

DoubleDave's Pizzaworks adds plant-based mozzarella to menu

January 29, 2025

DoubleDave's Pizzaworks has partnered with Miyoko's Creamery to add Miyoko's Pourable Plant Milk Mozzarella at locations across Texas and Oklahoma, according…

Mazzio's LLC taps Craig Weiss as COO

January 28, 2025

Mazzio's LLC has hired Craig Weiss as COO, a newly created position for the brand, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's donates 400 pizzas, hosts fundraiser following school shooting

January 27, 2025

A Papa Murphy's franchisee in Madison, Wisconsin, is continuing its support of the local community following the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian…

Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

Blaze Pizza sparks interest with Spicy Hot Chicken Pickle Pizza

January 23, 2025

Blaze Pizza has launched a Spicy Hot Chicken Pickle Pizza. The pizza features Blaze's white sauce, shredded mozzarella, chicken, basil and pickles and it is…

Little Caesars to return to Super Bowl with game day commercial

January 23, 2025

As the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, Little Caesars is making a return to Super Bowl advertising after the brand's first foray into big-game marketing in…

Cicis Pizza serving up Spaghetti and Meatballs Pizza for 40th birthday

January 23, 2025

Cicis Pizza has created a limited-time Spaghetti and Meatballs Pizza to celebrate the brand's 40th birthday, according to a press release.

Riko's Pizza names industry vet Carl Bachmann president, COO

January 22, 2025

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has named Carl Bachmann as its president and COO, according to a press release.