Food & Beverage News & Media

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…

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza expands Greater Sacramento footprint with El Dorado Hills location

July 9, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has expanded its Greater Sacramento presence with a location now open in El Dorado Hills, according to a press release.

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Sbarro launches limited-time Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

July 7, 2026

Sbarro has launched its new Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, available from now through Aug. 16 at participating locations across the United…

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

by Valerie Gritton

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

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Las Vegas restaurant Amedeo Pizza launches refreshed menu, online ordering

July 6, 2026

Amedeo Pizza, a local Italian restaurant serving the Las Vegas community, has launched an updated menu, introducing updated options for pickup and delivery…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint brings back Pickle Pizza, launches July 4th deals

July 1, 2026

Stoner's Pizza Joint is bringing back its Pickle Pizza for a limited time through Aug. 31, according to a company press 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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Hungry Howie’s adds Spicy Sesame to flavored crust lineup for summer

June 30, 2026

Hungry Howie's has debuted its newest limited-time innovation, Spicy Sesame Flavored Crust, which will be available from now through the end of September, or…

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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…

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MOD Pizza launches 'Sweet Heat Summer' campaign with Italy trip sweepstakes

June 29, 2026

MOD Pizza has launched its "Sweet Heat Summer" campaign, a summerlong initiative running through Aug. 23 that features the return of a popular menu item, a…

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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom kicks off summer World Taps & Apps Tour

June 26, 2026

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom launched its World Taps & Apps Tour this week, a summer promotion running through Aug. 16 that pairs international and local…

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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…

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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…

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Blaze Pizza expands nationwide menu with refreshed salad lineup

June 25, 2026

Blaze Pizza is expanding its menu this week with a refreshed salad lineup at participating locations nationwide, featuring three new premium entrée salads and…

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Little Caesars creates specialty pizza for upcoming 'Spider-Man' film

June 22, 2026

Little Caesars has partnered with Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" ahead of the movie's theatrical release on July 31, according to a press release.

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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…

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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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Yum sells Pizza Hut operations to private equity firm

June 16, 2026

Yum CEO Chris Turner described Pizza Hut as one of the restaurant industry's most recognizable brands and said the company believes LongRange is…

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Piccolo Buco brings century-old Roman pizza tradition to Schaumburg, Illinois

June 15, 2026

Roman pizzeria Piccolo Buco will expand its American presence this month with the opening of its fourth U.S. location in Schaumburg, Illinois, according to a…

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Domino's adds Parmesan Stuffed Crust to its 'Best Deal Ever' promo

June 15, 2026

Domino's Pizza is expanding its current promotional deal and launching its first-ever in-app game ahead of this summer's major soccer tournaments, according to…

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