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From the boardroom to the prep line: How Stonefire Grill's CEO is fueling legacy growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Stonefire Grill CEO David Youngberg joins the Restaurant Operator Podcast to share how his hands-on leadership, people-first culture and strategic use of guest…
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Mountain Mike’s Pizza, San Francisco 49ers renew partnership for 2026
August 24, 2026
Mountain Mike's Pizza is returning for a ninth consecutive season as the official pizza of the San Francisco 49ers, according to a press release.
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Crust launches franchise opportunities nationwide
August 24, 2026
Crust, a Massachusetts-based pizza concept known for its Neo-New York style, has launched a franchise opportunity to expand beyond its two existing locations…
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California Pizza Kitchen to launch 1K automated pizza machines nationwide
August 24, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with retail technology provider T-ROC Global to deploy up to 1,000 automated pizza machines nationwide over the next…
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New study reveals revenue gaps from missed calls
August 24, 2026
Revmo, a provider of voice-enabled conversational AI for restaurants, released a comprehensive five-chapter report, "The State of Restaurant Calls 2026.…
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Jet's Pizza opens 3rd Las Vegas restaurant
August 21, 2026
Jet's Pizza has opened a location in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas at 8426 Farm Road, Suite 110.
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Little Caesars partners with Coco Robotics for autonomous delivery rollout
August 20, 2026
Little Caesars has partnered with Coco Robotics to bring autonomous robot deliveries to participating locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, with plans…
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One man's journey from delivery driver to franchisee of 105 Papa Johns restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Eric Murphy transformed a chance gig as a Papa Johns delivery driver in 1999 into a 105-unit franchise empire across six states by prioritizing strategic…
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AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight
As consumer behavior and privacy expectations evolve, restaurants need smarter ways to understand diners and drive growth. Gladys Kong of Azira and Isabelle…
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Mr Gatti's targets Lubbock, Texas for growth
August 19, 2026
Mr Gatti's Pizza is targeting the Lubbock, Texas, market for one of its new Family Entertainment Center (FEC) locations, the company said in a news release.
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What’s in your policy? Navigating insurance for pizzerias
Insurance can be complicated for restaurant owners, and not all policies provide the same protection. For pizzeria operators, seemingly small incidents can…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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