Prince St. Pizza teams with Gears of War for limited-time ‘Emergence Pie’

September 29, 2026

Prince St. Pizza has announced in a news release that it teamed up with Xbox and Gears of War to launch the "Emergence Pie," a limited-time pizza celebrating…

Pizza Hut turns iconic red roofs into ‘Little Hut Libraries’

September 29, 2026

Pizza Hut is celebrating National Book Month and National Pizza Month by turning one of its most recognizable brand symbols into neighborhood book exchanges.

Riko’s Pizza renews Susan G. Komen partnership

September 28, 2026

Riko's Pizza is renewing its partnership with Susan G. Komen for a second year, giving customers at all corporate and franchised locations an opportunity to…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria opens second Arizona location near ASU

September 28, 2026

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has opened its second Arizona location near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe, the company announced…

Colony Grill named official pizza partner of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

September 25, 2026

Colony Grill has partnered with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an official pizza partner, bringing its thin-crust pies to Raymond James Stadium through 2030, the…

Restaurant employees see industry as long-term career path, study finds

September 25, 2026

New research from the National Restaurant Association finds that restaurant employees largely view the industry as a place to build long-term careers, develop…

Square integrates Apple Business to boost restaurant visibility on Apple Maps

September 24, 2026

Square has launched a new integration with Apple Business, allowing restaurant operators and other local businesses to manage their presence across Apple Maps…

Menufy: 80% of consumers would try AI-recommended independent restaurants

September 24, 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping restaurant discovery and creating new opportunities for independent operators, according to new consumer research from…

Pizza Guys expands in Texas with Fort Worth location

September 23, 2026

Pizza Guys has signed a lease for its second Texas restaurant, bringing the Sacramento, California-based pizza franchise to Fort Worth. The new location is…

Peace sells, but pizza delivers: Prince St. Pizza teams up with Megadeth

September 23, 2026

Prince St. Pizza is joining forces with heavy metal band Megadeth to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band's platinum album, Peace Sells…But Who's…

Can c-stores compete with pizzerias? 7-Eleven bets on better pizza

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

September 22, 2026

7-Eleven is continuing to invest in its prepared food portfolio, introducing an upgraded pizza crust and new customization options as it looks to make its…

Marco’s Pizza partners with American Public University for tuition benefits

September 22, 2026

Marco's Pizza has partnered with American Public University to provide franchisees, their employees, eligible family members and corporate support center…

Round Table Pizza debuts Dr Pepper BBQ pizza, wings

September 21, 2026

Round Table Pizza has partnered with Dr Pepper and The Dairy Alliance to introduce a limited-time menu, the company announced in a news release.

Papa Johns faces potential securities fraud class action lawsuit

September 21, 2026

Papa Johns International is facing a proposed securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging the pizza chain misled investors about its turnaround strategy…

Cugino Forno debuts pizza vending machine in North Carolina

September 21, 2026

Cugino Forno has introduced a pizza vending machine at Incendiary Brewing in Lewisville, North Carolina, according to a WXII report, giving customers access to…

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…

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…