What’s in your policy? Navigating insurance for pizzerias

by Valerie Gritton

Insurance can be complicated for restaurant owners, and not all policies provide the same protection. For pizzeria operators, seemingly small incidents can…

Cincinnati gets Blaze Pizza in Oakley neighborhood

August 18, 2026

Blaze Pizza has opened a restaurant in Cincinnati's Oakley neighborhood at 3206 Vandercar Way, celebrating its grand opening today with free pizza for all…

Real talk, damn good biscuits and growing a national chain

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Lauren Coulter is co-Founder and chief biscuit eater of Biscuit Belly, the Louisville, Kentucky, brunch brand she built with her husband and co-Founder, Chad…

Pizza Brands to Watch 2027 nominations extended to Aug. 28

August 17, 2026

Pizza Marketplace is seeking nominations for its "Pizza Brands to Watch in 2027" special report, aiming to highlight innovators, trailblazers and rising stars…

Sbarro celebrates 70 years with One Iconic Slice campaign

August 17, 2026

In celebration of Sbarro's 70th anniversary, the company has launched its "70 Years – One Iconic Slice" campaign. The campaign recognizes seven decades of…

India shuts down several Domino's, Pizza Hut outlets over hygiene

August 17, 2026

Food safety regulators in the Indian state of Maharashtra suspended the licenses of four Domino's outlets and one Pizza Hut store over severe hygiene and…

Jet's Pizza scores naming rights to HS fitness facility

August 14, 2026

Beachwood City Schools in Ohio has finalized a 10-year, $120,000 naming rights agreement with Jet's Pizza to support the new fitness facility at Beachwood High…

Shakey's Pizza adds Thrifty Ice Cream to southern California menu

August 13, 2026

Shakey's Pizza Parlor is now serving Thrifty Ice Cream at all of its Southern California locations, according to a press release.

New Detroit pizzeria honors WWII vet

August 13, 2026

A new Detroit-style pizza concept is opening in downtown Detroit, drawing inspiration from a World War II veteran whose legacy helped shape the restaurant's…

How Prince St. Pizza is scaling a pop-culture juggernaut across North America

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Armed with an untouchable family recipe and masterclass marketing, CEO Lawrence Longo has taken Prince St. Pizza from a local NYC secret to a rapidly expanding…

Women's Foodservice Forum teams up with Culture Partners for 2026 workshops

August 12, 2026

The Women's Foodservice Forum has partnered with consultancy Culture Partners to provide culture and accountability training to its more than 8,000 members…

Pie Tap celebrates 10-year anniversary with $10 pizzas

August 12, 2026

Dallas' Pie Tap is inviting guests to celebrate with its biggest one-day offer yet. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, every Pie Tap location will serve its signature…

Domino's launches namesake individual-sized pizza

August 11, 2026

Domino's Pizza Inc. has launched the Domino, a new Detroit-style pizza made for individual diners. The new pizza will be available nationwide Aug. 31…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza targets 7% growth in 1st half of 2026

August 11, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza sustained its national brand momentum through the first half of 2026, driven by franchise expansion, menu innovation and digital growth…

Mellow Mushroom launches Kids Eat Free Tuesdays through October

August 11, 2026

Kids eat free on Tuesdays from today through Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Mellow Mushroom, according to company news.

Protein power: How GLP-1s are reshaping consumer spend and menu innovation

by Valerie Gritton

As GLP-1 medications change how Americans eat, pizza operators face a new challenge: How do you sell a food traditionally associated with indulgence to…

Real-life Freddy Fazbear's Pizza coming to New Jersey in 2027

August 10, 2026

The "Five Nights at Freddy's" franchise is coming to life with a functional Freddy Fazbear's Pizza location, set to open at New Jersey's American Dream…

4 misses in Founder-led negotiations

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Although Founders know their businesses best, their deep emotional investment and daily operational pressures often compromise their negotiating leverage…

Papa Johns Q2 revenue falls 9% as North America sales slump offsets international growth

by Valerie Gritton

August 7, 2026

Papa Johns' turnaround efforts continued to face headwinds in the second quarter, as softer consumer demand and an intensely promotional quick-service…

Mr Gatti's Pizza acquired by franchisee G. Brint Ryan as CEO Jim Phillips retires

August 7, 2026

Entrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership interest in Mr Gatti's Pizza, making him the primary owner of the pizza…