Portillo's CMO to take helm of Giordano's as CEO

November 26, 2024

Current CEO of Giordano's Yorgo Koutsogiorgas will retire effective Dec. 9 but will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and…

Manny & Olga's Pizza serves up pizza to homeless this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024

This Thanksgiving, Washington D.C.-based Manny & Olga's Pizza is donating more than 60 fresh made pizzas to a local homeless shelter, according to a press…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 3rd Idaho restaurant

November 25, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second location in Meridian, Idaho, marking the brand's third unit in the state, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's to open in Las Vegas

November 22, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza is set to open in Las Vegas this December, marking the brand's first Clark County location and the fourth unit in Nevada, according to a…

Pizza Nova raises more than $16K for breast cancer research

November 22, 2024

Toronto-based Pizza Nova partnered with CHIN Radio/TV International to support The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in October. For the second consecutive…

CPK partners with Fandango for 'Moana 2' movie promo

November 21, 2024

California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with movie ticket ordering platform Fandango for a promotion on Disney's "Moana 2" film. Customers who spend $50 or more…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers nominations now open for 2025

November 20, 2024

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on the pizza brands and executives of pizza brands that are shaping the future of the pizza…

Papa Murphy's intros Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza

November 20, 2024

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza, according to a press release.

HungerRush unveils Feedback customer engagement tool

November 20, 2024

HungerRush, a provider of integrated restaurant management solutions, has launched Feedback, a new customer engagement tool designed to capture real-time…

Toppers Pizza to expand Wisconsin footprint with Monona-McFarland store

November 20, 2024

Toppers Pizza is opening a location in the Monona-McFarland area of Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Fired Pie files for bankruptcy protection

November 19, 2024

Phoenix-based Fired Pie, a regional fast casual chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in Arizona, according to an AZFamily…

Pizza Hut creates wine crafted from tomatoes

November 19, 2024

Pizza Hut is entering the vino game with the creation of its first pizza wine — Tomato Wine by Pizza Hut, according to a press release.

Pizza Forno debuts 24-hour vending machine in west Michigan

November 18, 2024

Pizza Forno has opened a 24-hour vending machine in Caledonia, marking the first of its kind in West Michigan, according to a Fox 17 report.

Chuck E. Cheese to launch Adventure Zones in 2025

November 18, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese has unveiled Adventure Zones, a play concept that combines trampolines and its Ninja Run obstacle courses as part of a separately ticketed…

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association reveals new identity

November 18, 2024

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association has revealed a new identity for the 72-year-old organization, now branded IFMA The Food Away from Home…

Craveworthy acquires Fresh Brothers Pizza

November 18, 2024

Craveworthy Brands has acquired Fresh Brothers Pizza, a California-based pizza brand with over 20 locations.

Pizza Hut teams up with box supplier to increase pizza box recycling

November 14, 2024

Pizza Hut has partnered with pizza box supplier Smurfit Westrock to raise awareness with customers in Louisville, Kentucky, that pizza boxes can be recycled…

Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse opens in Tyler, Texas

November 13, 2024

Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse has opened in Tyler, Texas, according to a press release.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria releases line of Italian pasta sauces

November 13, 2024

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has released a line of Italian pasta sauces in 24-ounce jars, according to a press release.

Wonder acquiring Grubhub for $650M

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 13, 2024

Wonder, a digital food hall offering multi-restaurant ordering, is acquiring Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com for $650 million, including $500 million of…