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…

&pizza to launch 1st location in Georgia

August 6, 2026

&pizza is bringing its signature edge, energy and cult-favorite pies to Georgia. The brand's first restaurant in the state is expected to open this…

How Tievoli Pizza Bar tripled sales with a zero-dollar marketing budget

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Husband-and-wife team Giovanni and Adrianna Labbate and their family have built a wildly successful Chicago-area restaurant, Tievoli Pizza Bar, entirely…

Savvy Sliders, Fat Boy's Pizza announce co-branded Florida locations

August 5, 2026

Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open co-branded restaurants in Florida later this year, marking the state debut for Louisiana-based Fat Boy's Pizza…

Riko's Pizza celebrates 15 years with restaurant opening

August 4, 2026

Riko's Pizza has opened a corporate-owned restaurant in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The restaurant brings Riko's signature super-thin-crust bar pies, full-service…

Giordano's of Kissimmee launches summer savings app program

August 4, 2026

Giordano's of Kissimmee has launched a summer savings program through its Club Gio rewards app, offering weekly gas card giveaways and pizza discounts tied to…

How Urban Bird Hot Chicken turned a bad lease into a fast-growing brand

Brandon and Chantel Gawthorp built 32 Wingstop franchises across three states over 20 years, then let it all go to bet on themselves. They opened the first…

Timber Pizza Co. accelerates 2026 franchise growth with new locations

August 3, 2026

Timber Pizza Co. is expanding its franchise footprint in the second half of 2026, preparing to enter the Georgia market for the first time with planned…

3 leaders every Founder must hire to scale

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

To successfully scale a company and transition from an overwhelmed operator to a confident CEO, founders must stop trying to manage everything themselves and…

Domino's paying customers to test app, website

August 3, 2026

Domino's Pizza is paying customers to try its new digital ordering experience by giving them $5 off their next order, the company said in a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza continues Texas expansion with Murphy opening

July 31, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its 16th Texas location in Murphy, continuing its expansion in the state, according to a press release..