Calmer seas ahead for U.S. foodservice industry

February 1, 2023

After several years of pandemic disruption the U.S. foodservice industry has stabilized "pandemic losses," with pockets of growth that indicate calmer seas…

Papa Murphy's brings back HeartBaker pizza

February 1, 2023

The HeartBaker Pizza has returned to Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza beginning today through Feb. 14, according to a press release.

Americans to eat 1.45B chicken wings this Super Bowl LVII

February 1, 2023

The National Chicken Council projects that Americans will consume a record-breaking 1.45 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LVII weekend. That's an…

Papa Johns introduces Crispy Parm Pizza

January 30, 2023

Papa Johns has introduced the Crispy Parm Pizza to the market, with cheese beneath the crust, according to a press release.

Slice Factory makes big business out of pizza by slice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice Factory, based in Chicago, has 13 units. Pizza by the slice is the company's primary focus, and 50% of business comes from its signature "Slice-Thrus."

Guinness World Record set in Oklahoma for largest pizza party

January 27, 2023

The Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Pizza Party has been broken. Tulsa-based Andolini's Pizza and the World Pizza Champions, a group of pizzeria…

MOD Pizza tests wings in 2 cities

January 26, 2023

MOD Pizza has added oven-baked wings to its menu at 28 locations in Dallas, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. The wings are hand-tossed in sauces and…

Hunt Brothers Pizza brings back Buffalo Chicken Pizza LTO

January 23, 2023

Hunt Brothers Pizza's Buffalo Chicken Pizza is back for a limited time.

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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MOD Pizza's latest offerings all about the 'shroom

January 19, 2023

MOD Pizza has released new offerings for its winter menu, according to a press release.

Your Pie creates Triple Threat pizza line

January 18, 2023

Your Pie has announced its Triple Threat line of three pizzas. The Craft Series pizzas include a BBQ Bacon Chicken Ranch pizza, a Buffalo Chicken pizza and the…

Lou Malnati's to ship thin-crust pizza

January 17, 2023

Chicago-based Lou Malnati's, known for its iconic deep-dish pizza, will now begin shipping its Chicago Thin Crust exclusively through the Tastes of Chicago…

A Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns

To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…

Cooking Channel chef opens New Jersey pizzeria

January 16, 2023

Cooking Channel chef and restaurateur Sal Basile has opened Sally Boy's in Red Bank, New Jersey, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's releases poppin' pizza

January 16, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has released the Japaleño Popper Pizza now through Feb. 15. The pizza features a cream cheese base infused with real jalapeño…

Zoli's brings traditional New York pizza to Dallas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zoli's pizza was born out of the Neapolitan craze -- some people just didn't like it, so owner Jay Jerrier sought to create a brand serving traditional…

Papa Murphy's brings back XLNY pizza

January 11, 2023

Papa Murphy's XLNY pizza has returned to menus, according to a press release.

Big New Yorker back on Pizza Hut menu

January 10, 2023

Pizza Hut is bringing back the 16-inch New York-style pizza, the Big New Yorker, come Feb. 1 for a limited-time only at participating locations.

Little Caesars brings back Slices-N-Stix

January 3, 2023

Little Caesars is celebrating the return of Slices-N-Stix, but with an unexpected twist. The addition to the Little Caesars menu brings pizza and the brand's…

Mellow Mushroom adds create-your-own vegan pizza line for Veganuary

January 2, 2023

Mellow Mushroom has added a Build Your Own Vegan Pizza option to its menu in honor of Veganuary, which encourages people to follow a vegan diet for the month…