Restaurant professionals make predictions for New Year 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants will face a number of challenges in the new year. We talked to restaurant professionals to learn what's shaping 2025.

Riko's Pizza raises more than $26K for breast cancer research

December 30, 2024

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza raised $26,500 for Breast Cancer Alliance during its annual Go for Pink Campaign in October, according to a press release.

Donatos Pizza closes out year with new CEO, openings, deals

December 27, 2024

Donatos Pizza is closing out the year with a new CEO and president, openings in Dallas-Fort Worth and several multi-unit development deals, according to a…

Top 5 Pizza Marketplace Podcasts in 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Here are the top 5 Pizza Marketplace Podcasts in 2024.

Aroma Artisan Pizza opens 2nd location in Cedar Rapids

December 20, 2024

Aroma Artisan Pizza has opened a second location in Kingston Yard, an area of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, according to a report in The Gazette.

Speaker Spotlight: Robby Berg, Genghis Grill

Robby Berg, regional director of operations for Genghis Grill, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at…

FastCasual opens Top 100 nominations, changes judging process

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The newly created Fast Casual Index will help determine the Top 100 rankings. Nominations are open now, close Feb. 3

Pizza Marketplace's Top 5 Articles for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A look back at the top five articles that captured our audience's attention this year.

Katie's hits $500K in donations to local charities

December 19, 2024

Katie's, a pizza brand in St. Louis, has hit $500,000 donated to local area nonprofits over the past 10 years, according to a press release.

How Friendly's Got 24X More Feedback with Less Work - Ovation Case Study

Friendly’s, the 120+ location family diner, switched from traditional long surveys and skyrocketed the amount of feedback they were getting while managing it…

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How catering becomes lucrative for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit discussed the ins and outs of catering and tech.

Elite Pizza revamps brand, menu

December 16, 2024

Great Neck, New York-based Elite Pizza, known for its kosher pizza, has a fresh rebranding initiative to elevate its in-house dining, according to a press…

Global pizza market to grow by $66B

December 16, 2024

The global pizza market size is estimated to grow by $66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to a Technavio report.

Top 5 reasons to attend RFIS in Myrtle Beach

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The early bird deadline ends Friday, Dec. 20.

BurgerFi resold to founder of Happy's Pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

December 13, 2024

A few weeks after BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings sold assets to TREW Capital, the companies are again in new hands.

Restaurant365 survey shows labor, sales challenges top 2025 hurdles

December 12, 2024

Food and labor costs increases continue to plague restaurant leaders, with 88% experiencing rising staff expenses compared to 89% in a study last year.

Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

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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Pizza Guys debuts special with basketball's Malik Monk

December 10, 2024

California-based Pizza Guys has created a special meal in honor of Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings shooting guard, according to a press release.

SynergySuite Wins Best Customer Service Award for Partnership with Friendly’s

SynergySuite, a leading global provider of back-of-house restaurant management technology, is proud to announce its recent win of Best Customer Service Award…