Papa Johns lowers 2026 outlook, launches Unbox Better transformation strategy

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Papa Johns lowered its 2026 financial outlook amid continued sales and earnings declines. The company also launched its Unbox Better transformation strategy to…

Amazon, Uber Eats partner to offer Prime members $0 delivery fees

November 5, 2026

Amazon and Uber have teamed up to bring restaur, the companies announced in a press release. The partnership comes on the heels of Uber's purchase of ezCater…

DoorDash to acquire Instacart in $17B deal as Q3 revenue climbs 34%

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

October 29, 2026

The $17B deal comes on the heels of DoorDash's record-breaking Q3 results.

First ezCater, now Instacart? Delivery's consolidation wave keeps rolling

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

If DoorDash and Instacart come together, what gets better for the operator?

From pizza lover to franchisee: How Dane Kopnisky built a life with Donatos

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

After leaving Ohio for an office career in Boston, Dane Kopnisky and his family returned to his longtime favorite, Donatos, opening a location in Summerville…

Little Caesars expands Deliverect partnership to Guatemala

October 20, 2026

Little Caesars has extended its multi-year agreement with restaurant technology provider Deliverect, expanding the partnership's third-party ordering…

DoorDash: Pepperoni still tops as pizza topping

October 19, 2026

Americans continue to favor classic pizza toppings, but evolving preferences are creating opportunities for operators to experiment with new flavors and…

Uber’s ezCater deal puts catering growth, margins and customer loyalty in focus

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Uber's agreement to buy ezCater could put workplace catering in front of a much larger audience. For restaurant operators, however, the announcement raises a…

Uber to purchase ezCater in $2.3B deal

October 6, 2026

Uber has agreed to acquire workplace catering platform ezCater in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.3 billion, a move that will expand Uber Eats deeper into…

Cartwheel shifts restaurant delivery into high gear

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Hungry Howie’s is among the pizza brands embracing a more flexible approach to delivery, and is leveraging delivery software company Cartwheel to do it. Hear…

Walmart, Papa Johns partner on delivery

September 11, 2026

Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a partnership with Papa Johns, allowing customers to order pizza and other menu items alongside…

Hungry Howie’s latest Cartwheel delivery partner

September 2, 2026

Cartwheel, the AI-powered delivery platform for restaurants, has announced in a news release that Hungry Howie's Pizza is adopting Cartwheel's Hybrid Delivery…

Houston TX Hot Chicken, Manaha Fresh, Craveworthy show how to deliver like a pro

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will share how to manage the complexities of delivery.

Little Caesars partners with Coco Robotics for autonomous delivery rollout

August 20, 2026

Little Caesars has partnered with Coco Robotics to bring autonomous robot deliveries to participating locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, with plans…

New class-action lawsuit targets Papa John's franchisee

July 29, 2026

A new proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed in federal court against PJIOWA, a large Papa Johns franchise operator in Iowa, alleging it underpaid…

Domino's launches 50% off pizza deal

July 27, 2026

Domino's Pizza Inc. is helping customers make the most of the season by offering 50% off all menu-priced pizzas from July 27-Aug. 2, according to a press…

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…

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…

The 'people-first' philosophy that turned a broke delivery driver into Domino’s largest U.S. franchisee

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Former delivery driver Brian Bailey scaled his Domino’s franchise from a single New Mexico location into a massive 160-store empire by maintaining a strict…

Blaze Pizza offers zero delivery fee for National Pizza Party Day celebration

May 15, 2026

Atlanta-based Blaze Pizza is waiving delivery fees to celebrate National Pizza Party Day, offering customers a way to share its fast-fire'd pizzas without the…