Tailgate Brewery proves pizza belongs with beer

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

TailGate Brewery in Nashville is paving the way for pizza and beer. The brewery has 30 signature beers on tap and makes pizza from scratch.

Little Caesars franchisee enjoys benefits of franchise system

July 18, 2024

Little Caesars franchisee Tara Charters has been running two stores in Canada for over a decade. She says the franchise system offers benefits that are hard to…

Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California

Truly Pizza brings something to the Dana Point, California area that hasn't been seen yet -- a focus on upscale, signature pizza in a warm, inviting atmosphere…

5 secrets from top QSRs to increase Gen Z retention

You’ve heard it a million times: Gen Z is different. How can you improve engagement and retention among Gen Z employees? We took key learnings from studying…

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Blaze Pizza refires brand with new menu, sense of purpose

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Blaze Pizza has refired its brand with 14 new menu items and a new logo.

Thompson Hospitality Group operates Wiseguy Pizza with finesse, tight operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wiseguy Pizza, which has eight units, is under the helm of Thompson Hospitality Group. When Thompson took over the company, it left the great pizza recipe…

People, passion make Farrelli’s Pizza a Northwestern favorite

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Farrelli's Pizza in Northwestern Washington focuses on hiring people who will create experiences for the brand's guests. With award-winning pizza and tight…

How a Toppers Pizza franchisee thrives on campus life, fun

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tish Howard operates the Toppers Pizza franchise on the campus of Texas Christian University. With college students as built-in clientele, the pizzeria has an…

Pizzeria da Laura owner's dream a long time coming

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Laura Meyer opened Pizzeria da Laura last year. Customers don't realize there's a real face behind the company, so connecting with her patrons is paramount.

Karvelas Pizza Co. focuses on scratch-made food, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Karvelas Pizza Co. makes a splash in small-town Georgia with food made from scratch, a focus on customer service and a training program designed to help…

Navigating 6 Key Business Trends Impacting POS VARs

Discover the major business trends of 2023 and 2024 and explore the challenges faced by POS VARs in today's dynamic digital landscape.

Maintaining a legacy brand paramount for Cicis Pizza president

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, to learn…

Pizza Marketplace’s Top 10 most clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Here’s all the news Pizza Marketplace’s readers clicked on the most in 2023.

Hard work pays off in pies for The Original Goodfella's

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Original Goodfella's brought wood-fired pizza to Staten Island 30 years ago. With a new location and a well-constructed culture, the award-winning pizzeria…

How Willow Street Pizza focuses on freshness, passion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

California-based Willow Street Pizza has two locations. The brand thrives on fresh ingredients, and it has several long-term employees who bring passion to…

Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…

Punxsy Pizza breaks the mold with unmatched dedication, upscale ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Anthony started Punxsy Pizza in 2014 after running a mid-level regional franchise for nearly 20 years. Starting with a new name, number and his own…

Popeyes, FAT Brands execs talk about challenges facing women in the lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 31, 2023

A session titled "Women in the Lead" will bring together two remarkable leaders in the food industry, Amy Alarcon and Jenn Johnston, to discuss their journeys…

How Burattino Brick Oven Pizza is redefining the concept of neighborhood pizzerias

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Burattino Brick Oven Pizza has three locations and has become a destination location for diners in L.A. and Toronto. The neighborhood pizzeria doesn't have…

Homegrown Tap & Dough growing from local joint to pizza empire

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Homegrown Tap & Dough has three locations with another two on the way. The Colorado-based brand focuses on its food quality and customer service to ensure it's…