Speedy Pie pizza vending machine opens in Iowa town

August 27, 2026

A new Speedy Pie automated pizza vending machine has opened in Bettendorf, Iowa, giving Quad Cities customers access to hot pizza around the clock, according…

LaRosa's named official pizza of Cincinnati Bearcats Athletics

August 26, 2026

LaRosa's Family Pizzeria has been named the official pizza of Cincinnati Athletics, according to a press release.

Papa Johns, PopUp Bagels team up for limited-time schmear drop

August 26, 2026

Papa Johns and PopUp Bagels are teaming up to launch a pair of limited-time bagel schmears inspired by the pizza chain's signature pepperoncini and Special…

Pizza Hut partners with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen for game day campaign

August 26, 2026

Pizza Hut has launched a national campaign alongside Pepsi and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, aiming to remind football fans that "gameday starts with…

Papa Johns completes strategic refranchising of Orlando-area restaurants

August 26, 2026

Papa John's International, Inc. has announced in a press release that it has refranchised 28 formerly corporate-owned restaurants in the Orlando area, which…

National Restaurant Association: Beverages give brands daypart, sales boost

August 25, 2026

Beverages are becoming one of the most dynamic and innovative growth drivers in the restaurant industry, according to the National Restaurant Association's…

Cicis Pizza, Nutter Butter team up on fudge brownie dessert

August 25, 2026

Cicis Pizza has introduced a limited-time Fudge Brownie made with Nutter Butter cookies, according to a press release.

Papa Johns partners with KM Capital to expand footprint in Mexico

August 25, 2026

Mexico-based private investment firm KM Capital has joined Papa Johns as its new franchise partner in Mexico, assuming leadership of 44 existing restaurants…

Blaze Pizza names Tracy Stockard chief marketing officer

August 25, 2026

Blaze Pizza has appointed Tracy Stockard as chief marketing officer. A veteran marketing executive with more than two decades of experience leading national…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, San Francisco 49ers renew partnership for 2026

August 24, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza is returning for a ninth consecutive season as the official pizza of the San Francisco 49ers, according to a press release.

Crust launches franchise opportunities nationwide

August 24, 2026

Crust, a Massachusetts-based pizza concept known for its Neo-New York style, has launched a franchise opportunity to expand beyond its two existing locations…

California Pizza Kitchen to launch 1K automated pizza machines nationwide

August 24, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with retail technology provider T-ROC Global to deploy up to 1,000 automated pizza machines nationwide over the next…

New study reveals revenue gaps from missed calls

August 24, 2026

Revmo, a provider of voice-enabled conversational AI for restaurants, released a comprehensive five-chapter report, "The State of Restaurant Calls 2026.…

3 in 4 diners open to restaurant AI, PAR survey finds

August 24, 2026

Consumer discomfort with AI in restaurants is rapidly declining, dropping from 41% in 2025 to 27% today, according to a survey from PAR Technology Corp.

Bounteous, Deliverect team up to enhance 1st-party digital ordering

August 24, 2026

Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, and Bounteous, an AI services firm, are partnering to integrate their platforms, aiming to help restaurant…

Stop being reactive: How restaurants can double catering sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 21, 2026

CaterZen founder and former restaurant operator Michael Attias will share strategies for finding new catering customers, winning back former buyers and growing…

Blaze Pizza launches 'Practical Magic 2' inspired menu

August 21, 2026

Blaze Pizza is launching a limited-time menu inspired by the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film "Practical Magic 2," according to a press release.

Jet's Pizza opens 3rd Las Vegas restaurant

August 21, 2026

Jet's Pizza has opened a location in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas at 8426 Farm Road, Suite 110.

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream to open 3rd Minnesota location

August 21, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is opening its third Minnesota location with the latest in Mendota Heights, according to a news release. The location will…

Pizza Hut renames itself for football season

August 20, 2026

Pizza Hut is paying homage to football fans with a temporary name change to the Hut, one of football's most recognizable calls.