Domino's attributes Q2 growth to delivery, takeout businesses

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

July 20, 2026

Domino's Inc. has reported a Q2 global sales increase of 3%, according to a company press release. U.S. same-store sales increased 0.1% while international…

Winning the value conversation Part 2: The new era of pizza marketing

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Winning the value conversation requires more than promotions. As pizza brands compete for increasingly selective consumers, operators are investing in stronger…

Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte partner with Prince St. Pizza for limited-edition tour pizzas

July 16, 2026

Prince St. Pizza, the New York City-born pizzeria known for its Sicilian-style square pies and pepperoni-loaded slices, has partnered with Avenged Sevenfold…

The 1:1 Personalization Playbook: Using AI to send every guest their own offer

In this session, Hang CEO Matt Smolin, whose platform powers millions of AI-personalized offers a month for restaurant brands, and Rev Ciancio, CMO of Salad…

Presented by Hang

Dodo Pizza’s playbook for international success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this Pizza Marketplace podcast, executives from Dodo Brands discuss how the company uses its proprietary technology platform and a balance of global…

The new state of pizza Part 1: How rising costs, consumer spending are redefining value

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

This is the first installment in a four-part series examining the forces now shaping the pizza industry —from evolving consumer behavior and spending habits to…

The hot spot: How Coal’s perfected Louisville's pizza date night

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

After transitioning out of their successful frozen food business, Mark and Madeleine Peters embarked on a 9,000-mile culinary road trip that inspired them to…

Pizza Hut banks on Americans’ need for sentimentality

July 10, 2026

Pizza Hut franchisees are hoping their restaurant's return to roots will strike a sentimental nerve with consumers who are longing for the red roofs and…

Papa John’s Canada awards $25K scholarship through CHL partnership

July 9, 2026

Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League has named Griffin Seafoot of Kamloops, British Columbia, as the recipient of a $25,000 Champions of Tomorrow…

Pizza Ranch selects NCR Voyix to power next-gen restaurant operations

July 8, 2026

NCR Voyix has signed an exclusive platform agreement with Pizza Ranch and its franchise network across the U.S. to serve as Pizza Ranch's exclusive…

The unofficial sponsorship: How viral food moments are the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

In a world that speaks to the power of marketing, unofficial endorsements are becoming the new sports marketing playbook for pizzerias.

Next-gen pizza and play: Inside Peter Piper Pizza’s massive brand evolution

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Peter Piper Pizza CMO Genaro Perez discusses how the brand's new next-generation prototype in Mesquite, Texas, balances a 50-year nostalgic legacy with modern…

How Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz scales a cult brand without losing its soul

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During his keynote at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Texas, Chris Schultz will discuss restaurant growth, brand culture, leadership, international…

California Pizza Kitchen offers free pizza following tournament penalty kicks

June 26, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen is launching a soccer-themed promotion this summer that gives rewards members a chance to score free pizza following penalty kicks…

Can a robot have soul? How Moto Pizza uses automation to keep 'mom-and-pop' feel

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Moto Pizza uses robotics and automation to streamline repetitive kitchen tasks, allowing the business to rapidly scale its volume while maintaining the…

Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

‘Unapologetically kid-first’: CEC Entertainment CEO Scott Drake on outpacing the competition

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Newly appointed CEC Entertainment CEO Scott Drake is leveraging the financial stability built during his tenure as CFO to aggressively expand Chuck E. Cheese…

Built to Breakthrough: Unlocking your power

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To successfully scale their businesses, founders must make non-delegable decisions and commit to a written, structured action plan that simultaneously aligns…

Inside the tech stack: How Mattenga’s Pizzeria mastered SEO, 8-second reordering

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Mattenga’s Pizzeria co-owner Enga Stanfield explains how partnering with owner.com and leveraging technology helped her independent…

Presented by Owner.com

Why an independent restaurateur is betting on Mellow Mushroom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Seasoned independent restaurateur Jon Walker is expanding his culinary portfolio by opening a Mellow Mushroom franchise in Danville, Virginia, capitalizing on…