Donatos Pizza to release 3 white sauce LTO pizzas

May 28, 2026

Donatos Pizza will offer three white sauce pizzas from June 1-28, according to a press release.

&pizza goes global: The Mumbai blueprint

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Just five months after formation, Latitude Food Group is launching its first international expansion by partnering with The 90s Venture to bring &pizza's…

Pizza Hut debuts Crispy Parm Pan Pizza

May 27, 2026

Pizza Hut has launched its Crispy Parm Pan Pizza, a nationwide menu addition aimed at appealing to both crust enthusiasts and those who typically discard it…

Tractor Beverage Company showcases Haymaker award-winning drinks at NRA Show

Tractor Beverage Company's John Murphy discusses what makes the company standout in the restaurant field and why you should choose their award-winning…

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria introduces nationwide summer menu through Sept. 14

May 21, 2026

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has launched a limited-time seasonal menu, Red, White and BBQ, at locations nationwide, according to a press release.

Papa Murphy's Meaty Italian Pizza joins Papa's Picks lineup

May 15, 2026

Washington-based Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched the Meaty Italian Pizza, which joins the brand's Papa's Picks line-up, according to a press…

Papa Johns bringing signature garlic sauce to retail shelves this summer

May 13, 2026

Papa Johns is expanding into the grocery aisle with a nationwide launch of its bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce this summer, according to a press release.

Innovation in every sip: How Tractor Beverage Co. is changing the beverage landscape

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

John Murphy, chief revenue officer of Tractor Beverage Co., discusses the company's award-winning revival of the 17th-century "switchel" and how its organic…

Mellow Mushroom VP shares secrets to long-term franchise success

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace podcast, Mellow Mushroom VP of Franchise Development Jamie Cecil discusses the brand's 50-year history of "unicorn…

Pizza Inn franchisee shares leadership insights, advice on growing a franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Dion Firooznia transitioned from a 40-year career in corporate restaurant leadership to become an award-winning Pizza Inn franchisee, leveraging multi-unit…

Round Table Pizza launches Nashville hot menu

May 5, 2026

Round Table Pizza is adding a spicy kick to its menu with the launch of a limited-time Nashville Hot lineup, available at participating locations through Aug.

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria launches Italian beef pizza

May 4, 2026

Lou Malnati's has launched the Italian Combo Beef-Za, pairing Chicago's iconic Italian beef sandwich with its famous pizzas.

Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.

California Pizza Kitchen expands national menu with spring entrées, cocktails

April 29, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen has released a limited-time expansion of its national menu, adding five entrées and four spritz cocktails, according to a press…

How The Red Chickz brought true Nashville soul to the West Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Shawn Lalehzarian, co-founder of the West Coast Nashville hot chicken brand The Red Chickz about the brand's aesthetic…

Mellow Mushroom's 'fast fine' format slashes labor costs by 40% but keeps nostalgia

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mellow Mushroom is evolving its 50-year-old business model with a counter-service format that reduces labor and build-out costs for franchisees while…

Mellow Mushroom tests sandwiches at select restaurants

April 22, 2026

Atlanta-based Mellow Mushroom is piloting eight sandwiches available for a limited time across Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, according to a press…

The College of Paisan’s: How one family is carrying on a 40-year dough dynasty

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Over 40 years, the Fejzuloski family has transformed Paisan’s Pizza from a humble Cicero storefront into an eight-location Chicagoland empire by blending…

Mr Gatti's Pizza launches Hot Honey Trio for limited time

April 13, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza is adding a spicy kick to its menu with the debut of its Hot Honey Trio, a seasonal offering available at participating locations through May…

Little Caesars VP of franchise development talks brand growth, solid operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bryan Ketelhut, VP of franchise and business development for Little Caesars.