Business Strategy and Profitability News

Constantino’s of Greenwich opening in Connecticut

May 11, 2022

Connecticut-based Constantino's of Greenwich will host a grand opening event on May 15. The family-owned pizza and ice cream shop was founded by…

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Ireland, UK Pizza Hut price hikes may be ahead

April 14, 2022

Price increases for Pizza Hut in the U.K. and Ireland are inevitable, according to Pizza Hut CFO and Managing Director Neil Manhas, who told Sky News the brand…

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NRA applauds House passage of $42M restaurant relief package

April 7, 2022

The House of Representatives approved a $55 billion relief package Thursday that includes $2 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

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Restaurant group pushes Congress to pass fund replenishment program

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to congressional leaders pushing for the passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which could come…

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Your Pie adds 14-inch pizzas to menu

March 29, 2022

Fast casual pizza franchise Your Pie has added 14-inch large pizzas to its menu, according to a press release.

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US restaurant traffic increases after January decline

March 25, 2022

Online and physical restaurant traffic was up 2% and consumer spend jumped up 8% in February, compared to a year ago, according to The NPD Group.

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Papa John’s franchisor not shuttering Russia locations any time soon

March 15, 2022

The Papa John's franchisor for 190 stores in Russia has no plans to close stores despite Papa John's International suspending all corporate operations in the…

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Integrating digital, on-site experiences is driving restaurant sales

March 7, 2022

Digital sales are the majority of sales at physical restaurants with 41% of average sales flowing through digital channels while 32% come from on-premise and…

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Domino's Pizza clips wings in $7.99 order

January 14, 2022

Domino's Pizza is reducing the number of wings from 10 to eight in its $7.99 carryout deal, citing the rising costs of inflation, according to a USA Today…

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Bill's Pizza & Pub to undergo extensive renovations

December 17, 2021

Bill's Pizza & Pub will undergo $600,000 in renovations next year, according to a Daily Herald report. The Mundelein, Illinois, mainstay received a $50,00…

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Pizza Factory opens 1st Texas location

December 10, 2021

Pizza Factory has opened its first Texas location in the Fate community. The new Express model is located at 131 E. Fate Main Place, according to a press…

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Flour Girl & Flame opens in Milwaukee suburb

December 6, 2021

A food-trailer pizzeria now has a brick-and-mortar store in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Flour…

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Papa Johns refreshes store design, marketing, logo

November 16, 2021

Papa Johns is debuting a company refresh that includes a logo, customer-centric restaurant design and brand visual identity, according to a company news…

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South Carolina Marco's Pizza under new ownership

November 3, 2021

Marco's Pizza in Clemson and Easley, South Carolina are under new management.

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Pizza Hut promotes David Graves to US president role

October 6, 2021

Pizza Hut has promoted David Graves as its U.S. president effective Jan. 1, 2022.

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Pizza Inn partners with Arkansas State running back

October 6, 2021

Pizza Inn and Lincoln Pare, a second year running back with Arkansas State, are joining forces in a collaborative partnership.

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Stoner’s Pizza launches 1st Denver location

October 6, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint opened a Denver location Monday at 6460 E. Yale Ave.

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Happy Joe’s continues Missouri expansion, eyes London presence

October 6, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream franchisee Satish Pardeshi plans to expand to four total locations in Missouri with additional sites in Arnold and Branson…

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Little Caesars sets goal for New England expansion

October 5, 2021

Little Caesars aims to expand its presence in the New England region and has set a goal of 50 units across Boston and Providence by 2026.

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Investment firm buys investor share in Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

October 4, 2021

A San Francisco investment firm, The Meritage Group, is buying an ownership stake in Lou Malnati's Pizzeria but nothing, from leadership to pizza quality, will…

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