Customer love fuels Blue Moon Pizza's next chapter

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Blue Moon Pizza, an Atlanta favorite, is set for growth under new partners Jordan Krolick and Jeff Goldt. Leveraging strong customer loyalty and a loved…

Mountain Mike's debuts seasonal Pizza de Mayo menu

April 30, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has released its limited time-only Pizza de Mayo menu, according to a press release.

Beyond basic red: How pizzerias can jazz up menus with non-traditional sauces

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pesto, red peppers, olive oil and hoisin sauce all make creative bases for pizzas. Making the sauces in-house gives a pizzeria a leg up.

Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar: The pizza story that will inspire you

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Joe Carlucci realized his dream by opening Valentina's Pizzeria despite past failures. The secret to success? Passion, dedication and a strong team leading to…

Timber Pizza Co. lead by 'dream team' both in leadership, culinary design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by tech execs turned pizza lovers, expanding to six units. The CEO focuses on franchising, venturing beyond mom-and-pop to a…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2025

Despite the dominance of the legacy brands, independent pizzerias continue to thrive, offering unique flavors and local flair. To recognize these innovative…

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Snappy's 2nd act: Pizza chain reinvents itself for the future

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Snappy is under new ownership who is moving the company forward in both operations and franchising.

Trends Study: Limited Time Offers on Drinks Transform Campus Dining into Student Satisfaction Powerhouse

Recent campus dining trends reports show that beverage LTOs are empowering student satisfaction, on-campus engagement and the development of strong campus…

Leading universities meet boba demand on campus with Botrista beverage platform

With some colleges launching boba programs in as little as two weeks, students are sharing positive feedback on trendy new drink options being offered on…

Lenny's Subs Celebrates Lenny's Day with Exciting New Beverage Lineup in Partnership with Botrista

Enjoy vibrant new drinks and support your local neighborhood on October 25th!

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Crust Pizza Co. scales in South, plans on growth in Southeast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Crust Pizza Co. is scaling in the Southeast. With 27 units and 15 planned for next year, the brand could become your latest competition.

Future-proofed multi-cultural beverage concepts expand across higher-ed campuses

Increased globalization of food culture is transforming campus dining. College, universities and their food service partners are launching specialty drink…

From classroom to crust: Former teachers build Much Ado About Pizza in California

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Two former teachers take a Shakespearean approach to their carryout pizza shop in Pleasanton, California.

8 strategies to increase pizza sales

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza is a competitive business. Leveraging just one of these eight tips might increase a pizzeria's sales.

Chevy Chase Pizza Co on verge of greatness

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Glenn Milano makes pizzas by hand, freezes them and sells them at market. Now he's ready to take the next step by opening a manufacturing plant and pizzeria of…

Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos

Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company has been and its future in the fast…

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.

Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit

July 26, 2024

Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…

Your Pie commits to creative menu, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Georgia-based Your Pie thrives on its franchisees, its commitment to creativity and its focus on training.