Food & Beverage News & Media

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…

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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.

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Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…

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Hungry Howie's introduces Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Crust

March 31, 2026

Hungry Howie's has debuted its latest limited-edition flavored innovation, Pineapple Jalapeño Flavored Crust, from now through June 28, according to a press…

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Papa Johns launches oven-toasted sandwiches

March 31, 2026

Papa Johns has debuted a line of oven-toasted sandwiches, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza launches GarlicParmStuft Crust

March 27, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has announced the nationwide launch of its new GarlicParmStuft Crust, marking the first time the nearly 50-year-old chain has offered a…

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Papa Murphy's launches Detroit-style pizza LTO

March 27, 2026

Papa Murphy's, a take-n-bake brand, has launched its first-ever Detroit-style pizza from now through May 17, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars expands menu with Four-N-One Stix LTO

March 25, 2026

Little Caesars has launched Four-N-One Stix, a product designed to meet the growing need for shareable snack food. The offering launched this week and features…

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2026 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

This year’s Top 100 honors those who have mastered the "rare beast" of combining high-volume operations with artisanal quality. Whether it’s an independent…

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Hidden Profit Loss in Multi-Unit Restaurants

Multi-unit restaurant brands often lose profit not from major cost swings, but from small, inconsistent daily decisions across locations. This eBook reveals…

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How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by…

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Pizza Inn brings back Peeps Pizzert in time for Spring

March 23, 2026

Pizza Inn has brought back the Peeps Pizzert from now through April 5. The seasonal fan favorite was introduced last year and sold out in various locations…

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Giordano's debuts Italian Beef Pizza after 2025 online sale

March 18, 2026

Giordano's is bringing its Italian Beef Pizza to restaurant menus for a limited time following a successful online debut last year.

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The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

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California Pizza Kitchen expands frozen offerings in grocery stores

March 10, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen has expanded its of global retail line, including its first move into frozen appetizers and entrees in the U.S. since 1999, according…

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&pizza launches protein-forward menu

March 6, 2026

&pizza, and its sister company Tijuana Flats, owned by Latitude Food Group, have put a protein-forward menu across both brands to better serve guests…

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Papa Murphy's kicks it up a notch with Jalapeño Popper Pizza LTO

March 3, 2026

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has released its Jalapeño Popper Pizza for a limited time from now through March 22, according to a press release.

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Happy's Pizza launches LTO menu featuring Asian BBQ-inspired flavors

February 26, 2026

Detroit-based Happy's Pizza has a bold Asian BBQ-inspired menu for a limited time, according to a press release.

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Supertasters and Cicerones: The sophisticated science behind Regents Pizza’s success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Driven by the culinary legacy of a "supertaster" chef and a rigorous, 23-level merit-based labor system, Regents Pizza transformed from a twice-failed local…

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The 10-25 Unit Playbook: Scale Without Chaos

Unlock the proven systems top restaurant operators use to scale without chaos. If you’re stuck juggling fires across 10–25 locations, this guide shows you the…

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