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How Ya Doughn' named official pizza partner of Florida Panthers

October 9, 2026

South Florida-based How Ya Doughn' Pizza has entered into a multi-year partnership with the NHL's Florida Panthers, becoming the team's official pizza partner…

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National Pizza Month 2026: How pizza brands are celebrating this October

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Pizza brands are celebrating National Pizza Month 2026 with a mix of discounts, LTO's, interactive experiences and community initiatives. From Wiseguy Pizza’s…

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Chuck E. Cheese expanding Adventure World concept to more than 20 communities

September 29, 2026

Chuck E. Cheese is expanding its Adventure World indoor playground concept to more than 20 U.S. communities in 2026 and 2027 following the success of its first…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Pizza Inn, Dr Pepper revive pepp rally with SEC Championship sweepstakes

September 9, 2026

Pizza Inn is bringing back its Pepp Rally campaign for football season, highlighted by the return of its limited-time Pepp Rally Pizza and a new SEC…

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King for a Day: Prince St. Pizza collabs with Pierce the Veil

September 3, 2026

Prince St. Pizza is tapping into the intersection of food and music with its latest collaboration, partnering with San Diego-born rock band Pierce the Veil for…

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Peter Piper Pizza reveals $1M investment in new games, LTOs

August 27, 2026

As part of an investment, Peter Piper Pizza will unveil more than 100 new games and clawcade machines across all Arizona and New Mexico locations by the end of…

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Mr Gatti's targets Lubbock, Texas for growth

August 19, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza is targeting the Lubbock, Texas, market for one of its new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) locations, the company said in a news release.

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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…

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‘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…

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Chuck E. Cheese to open Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World indoor playground

November 11, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese's latest innovation, Chuck E, Cheese Adventure World, opens Nov. 13 in Arlington, Texas. The 12,000-square-food indoor playground focuses on…

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Chuck E. Cheese introduces Chuck E.'s Superhero Playground nationwide

April 24, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese has permanently renamed all 125 of its active play areas to Chuck E.'s Superhero Playground to coincide with National Superhero Day, according…

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Little Caesars aims to score big as NFL pizza sponsor

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has signed on as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL. The partnership awards the Detroit-based pizza brand plenty of exposure and builds…

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Chuck E. Cheese BOO-Tacular returns

September 30, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese's Halloween Boo-Tacular is back for its fifth year. From now through Oct. 31st, Boo-Tacular transforms ever day in October into a Halloween…

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Chuck E. Cheese offers $99.99 birthday party for 6 kids

September 3, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese launches a $99.99 birthday package for 6 kids, offering a full party experience to help families save on birthday costs, addressing financial…

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8 strategies to increase pizza sales

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza is a competitive business. Leveraging just one of these eight tips might increase a pizzeria's sales.

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Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

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