Katie's Pizza & Pasta to sell frozen pizzas in Walmart stores

September 27, 2024

Katie's Pizza & Pasta, based out of St. Louis, scored big on Walmart's Open Call product pitch day. The brand, which has three locations, earned a Golden…

Crust Pizza Co. scales in South, plans on growth in Southeast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Crust Pizza Co. is scaling in the Southeast. With 27 units and 15 planned for next year, the brand could become your latest competition.

Snappy Tomato Pizza to open store under Snappy rebrand

September 25, 2024

Snappy Tomato Pizza will unveil a significant rebranding with the opening of a location in Mariemont, Ohio, next week. The restaurant will be known simply as…

Hungry Howie's launches annual breast cancer research fundraiser

September 25, 2024

Hungry Howie's is kicking off its annual Love Hope & Pizza campaign to raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., according…

Fast Casual Executive Summit session looks at menu trends as competitive edge

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit session next month in Denver, Colorado, will explore diversifying menu options as a method to increase a…

Pizza Inn offers deal on Fridays for high school sports fans

September 23, 2024

Pizza Inn is offering a Friday Nights Lights deal to celebrate high school sports, according to a press release.

Anthony's Pizza & Pasta celebrates 40 years with ski giveaway

September 20, 2024

Anthony's Pizza & Pasta has teamed up with Icelantic Skis to bring together two of Colorado's most cherished pastimes, great pizza and skiing.

Papa Murphy's launches LTO with Everyday Value menu

September 20, 2024

Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza has launched its Everyday Value menu, a limited-time offer available through Nov. 12 with three large pizzas priced at $7.9…

Dough Boy Pizza teams up with Harlem Hops in Atlanta

September 20, 2024

Fast casual pizza brand Dough Boy Pizza has partnered with craft beer bar Harlem Hops to open a second Atlanta location at Lee + White Food Hall on Sept. 22.

Via 313 to open 3rd Houston-area pizzeria

September 19, 2024

Via 313 will open its third restaurant in the Houston area later this month, according to a press release.

Best local marketing ideas for your pizza operation

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marketing doesn't have to be costly or difficult. With these eight local marketing ideas, a pizzeria can effectively increase sales and customer involvement…

MOD Pizza rolls out menu refresh

September 17, 2024

MOD Pizza has refreshed its menu to streamline the ordering process and give guests options, according to a press release.

Leasecake Named to Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Technology Suppliers List

Leasecake is thrilled to announce that we’ve been named to Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2024 list of Top Franchise Suppliers, earning the #6 spot in the Other…

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024

The inaugural Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024 list recognizes the leaders and brands reshaping the catering landscape—those taking bold steps to drive…

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Fast Casual Executive Summit session to delve into third-party delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel of speakers will discuss third-party delivery at the Fast Casual Executive Summit next month in Denver, Colorado.

5 key training mistakes and how to improve them

by John Meyers — COO, Marco's Pizza

In the fast-paced world of QSRs, where the quality of service can make or break a business, effective team member training is essential. These five training…

Mellow Mushroom offers specialty drink, app for breast cancer fundraiser

September 12, 2024

Mellow Mushroom will partner with Susan G. Komen for a breast cancer fundraising campaign featuring the return of the Go Pink cocktail and Mellow Mushroom…

Strategies for handling high delivery demand

by Navi Sidhu — Marketing Specialist, SpeedLine Solutions

In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, managing delivery peak hours is crucial for maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational…

Marco's Pizza expands Idaho footprint

September 11, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Kuna, Idaho, according to a press release.

TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.