Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant to open in McHenry, Illinois

June 27, 2025

Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant will open a location in McHenry, Illinois, on July 8, according to a press release.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana celebrates 100th anniversary

June 27, 2025

The city of New Haven, Connecticut, recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of legacy brand Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, according to a press release.

Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Seth Larsen, chief relationship officer at Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, is one of dozens of panelists participating in the upcoming Fast Casual Executive Summit.

30 years strong: Nick Sarillo's journey from carpenter to Chicago pizza icon

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

After a disappointing dining experience, Nick Sarillo opened Nick's Pizza & Pub, which has thrived for 30 years by focusing on family connection through…

Domino's makes 3-year, $1M commitment to No Kid Hungry program

June 24, 2025

Domino's Pizza has made a three-year, $1 million pledge to No Kid Hungry to help expand summer meal access for kids across the United States. Last spring…

Taco John's CEO talks balancing innovation with brand's rich history

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Heather Neary, president and CEO of legacy brand Taco John's, chats with podcast host Mandy Detwiler about balancing the brand's history with the innovation…

Tapping data to drive personalized guest experiences in the restaurant

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Top restaurant leaders will share insight on how to leverage data analytics and loyalty programs to deliver personalized experiences at the upcoming Fast…

Pizza Nova to open 5th location in Hamilton, Ontario

June 20, 2025

Pizza Nova will host a grand opening celebration for its latest restaurant located in Hamilton, Ontario. The grand opening will be held Saturday, June 21 from…

Speaker Spotlight: Carl Comeaux, Crust Pizza Co. CEO

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Carl Comeaux, CEO of Crust Pizza Co., shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

SynergySuite Shortlisted in the 2025 SaaS Awards

June 20th, 2025—SynergySuite has been shortlisted for the Best SaaS Product for ERP, Best SaaS Solution for BI, Analytics and Reporting, and the Best SaaS…

Blue Moon Pizza ready to take center stage

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, chats with Jordan Krolick, president of…

Yum Brands promotes Chris Turner to CEO

June 17, 2025

Yum Brands has promoted its chief financial and franchise officer to CEO effective Oct. 1, 2025, according to a press release.

Timber Pizza Co. opens first South Carolina location

June 17, 2025

Timber Pizza Co. has opened its first South Carolina location in downtown Charleston's East Central District. It's the brand's first in the state, second in…

Little Caesars teams up with Marvel Studios for pizza release

June 17, 2025

Little Caesars has teamed up with Marvel Studios to create the Fantastic Four-N-One Pizza to celebrate the release of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," in…

From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop

This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You’ll hear…

Kraft Heinz eliminating artificial colors from US products

June 17, 2025

The Kraft Heinz Company will remove all food, drug and cosmetic colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. Effective immediately, the company…

Reducing indirect vendor overcharges for restaurants

by Larry Levine — Expense Reduction Consultant, P3 Cost Analysts

Restaurant operators face financial pressure from various costs and declining customer visits, with many overlooking potential savings in "fixed costs" like…

#QSRNext to feature advice from Wienerschnitzel's, Sbarro, Taco John's

June 16, 2025

Quick-service restaurant operators seeking to navigate the evolving industry landscape will gain critical insights into technology, operations, marketing and…

Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, Pepper Lunch CEO

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Fast Casual Executive Summit…

White paper analyzes 1 vendor approach for restaurant openings

June 10, 2025

Opening a restaurant requires getting many elements in order, especially on the equipment side. This can create a lot of challenges for restaurants trying to…