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…

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…

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.

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…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

Giordano’s unveils limited-time Americana Pizza for nation’s 250th birthday

June 10, 2026

Giordano's is marking America's 250th birthday with the launch of a limited-time specialty pizza that will also support military veterans, according to a press…

Riko's Pizza expands menu with limited-time chicken pizza, wings

June 8, 2026

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has launched five chicken-forward, limited-time menu offerings under the name Pollo di Buon Gusto. The items are available at…

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…

Presented by Tractor Beverage Co.

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…

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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…