Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza expands in Florida, announces initiatives

October 9, 2026

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is continuing its Florida expansion while introducing new menu innovations and community initiatives. The Gainesville-based brand…

How Ya Doughn' named official pizza partner of Florida Panthers

October 9, 2026

South Florida-based How Ya Doughn' Pizza has entered into a multi-year partnership with the NHL's Florida Panthers, becoming the team's official pizza partner…

Bertucci’s shrinks to 11 restaurants after latest closure

October 7, 2026

Bertucci's has closed its Springfield, Virginia, restaurant, ending its presence in the Washington area and leaving 11 locations in Massachusetts, Delaware and…

Bloomin’ leadership lessons with Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Outback Steakhouse co-Founder Tim Gannon shares how with only $37, a ripped-up $1 million check and two great partners, a legendary brand was built and the…

FCES keynote: To go far, go together

by Valerie Gritton

Chicken Salad Chick’s story shows that scaling successfully isn’t necessarily about moving faster or constantly reinventing the brand. It’s about knowing what…

Mellow Mushroom to make Pennsylvania debut

October 2, 2026

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (HE&R) is bringing Mellow Mushroom to Pennsylvania for the first time, with an 8,000-square-foot restaurant expected to…

Happy Joe's acquired by Quad City investment group

October 1, 2026

A group of Quad Cities investors has acquired Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, including the brand's franchising company and three company-owned restaurants…

Life, leadership and restaurants: ‘Ted Lasso’ strikes again

by Valerie Gritton

* Please note, this post does contain spoilers for the Ted Lasso episode, "Mae Rides the Bus."

10 Questions: Prince St. Pizza CEO Lawrence Longo

by Valerie Gritton

In our latest 10 Questions series, Prince St. Pizza CEO Lawrence Longo discusses the lessons he’s learned while expanding the New York-born brand, including…

Square integrates Apple Business to boost restaurant visibility on Apple Maps

September 24, 2026

Square has launched a new integration with Apple Business, allowing restaurant operators and other local businesses to manage their presence across Apple Maps…

Marco’s Pizza partners with American Public University for tuition benefits

September 22, 2026

Marco's Pizza has partnered with American Public University to provide franchisees, their employees, eligible family members and corporate support center…

What is driving Kona Ice’s success?

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Tony Lamb is the Founder and visionary behind Kona Ice, the tropical shaved-ice brand that turned an ice cream truck nightmare into experiences that customers…

Papa Johns faces potential securities fraud class action lawsuit

September 21, 2026

Papa Johns International is facing a proposed securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging the pizza chain misled investors about its turnaround strategy…

Grotto Pizza opens first Pennsylvania location

September 18, 2026

Grotto Pizza has expanded its Pennsylvania footprint with the opening of a restaurant in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, according to a story on Fox 43.

The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at #QSRNext 2026

by Valerie Gritton

#QSRNext 2026 will bring together restaurant executives and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping quick service, including AI, drive-thru…

Accuracy is the New Loyalty

Order accuracy directly impacts restaurant profitability, customer trust and repeat business. In this webinar, Star Micronics explored where costly errors…

Presented by Star Micronics America

Blaze Pizza celebrates 15th birthday

September 15, 2026

Blaze Pizza is marking its 15th anniversary with a one-day pizza deal for members of its Blaze Rewards loyalty program, the company announced in a news release.

Round up giving: How pizzerias can turn spare change into community impact

Round-up donations can turn spare change into meaningful community impact while helping pizza operators strengthen customer engagement and loyalty. With brands…

Restaurant traffic moderates, but QSRs remain above 2026 average

September 14, 2026

Placer.ai data shows restaurant traffic moderated during the week of Aug. 24-30 compared with the first half of 2026, although quick-service restaurants…

Nominations are open: Is your fast casual brand one to watch in 2027?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Oct. 5, 2026.