Pizza Nova franchisee believes in quality, consistency, brand culture

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Driven by a lifelong connection to the brand, franchisee Chi-son Phu has successfully grown his Pizza Nova business in Toronto by strictly following the…

Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers submissions due Jan.18

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Nominations are due Jan. 18.

Founderology Growth Summit honoring inaugural 'Visionary Restaurant Founders'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

To celebrate the spirit of innovation, the Founderology Growth Summit, being held Feb. 2-4 in Austin, will host a special ceremony to honor the "Top 5 Movers …

Emmy Squared Pizza puts employees center stage with creative LTO pizza menu

January 14, 2026

Emmy Squared Pizza has rolled out an inventive limited-time collection of market-inspired pizzas created and named by the local teams that run its restaurants.

Riko's Pizza's unique style sets it apart as brand grows on East Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Riko's Pizza's unique thin-crust pizza sets it apart from the heavy competition on the East Coast. The brand is growing and now has 12 locations.

Aloha, Innovation: Why L&L’s Eddie Flores Jr is a must-see at RFIS 2026

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Anyone who knows Eddie knows he brings a witty, frank and refreshingly honest perspective to the table. He's going to talk about the "unconventional…

FastCasual opens nominations for 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers

January 7, 2026

Nominations close Feb. 8.

Pizza Inn kicks off $8 buffet in select restaurants

January 6, 2026

Pizza Inn is offering its All You Can $8 Buffet, pronounced "All You Can Eight," Monday through Friday from now through Jan. 30, according to a press release.

Cicis Pizza launches $5.99 adult buffet on Mondays, Tuesdays

January 6, 2026

Cicis Pizza is offering a $5.99 adult pizza buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays from now until Tuesday, Feb. 10. A digital coupon is available online at Cicis…

1 question every Founder should ask (Most never do)

In our latest Founderology podcast episode, Ellis Winstanley and I discuss his Founder’s journey, from being an 18-year-old who refused to accept he couldn't…

How to amplify your leadership impact by leading with influence

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Leading with influence focuses on building trust, empathy and a shared vision to inspire teams toward higher engagement and growth, moving beyond traditional…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza

Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising …

Unlock New Customers: Leverage Delivery Aggregators for Restaurant Growth

A food delivery aggregator solution can provide significant return on investment because it’s an online platform that simplifies delivery operations for…

India's KFC, Pizza Hut operators to merge in $934M deal

January 2, 2026

Sapphire Foods India, India's KFC and Pizza Hut operators, will merge with Devyani International in a $934 million deal, according to a CNBC report.

Vocelli Pizza donates pizza to children at toy drive

December 31, 2025

Vocelli Pizza donated more than 160 pizzas to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's annual Holiday Toy Drive to feed families across Western…

Humble Pie opens in St. Louis

December 31, 2025

Humble Pie, a pizzeria by St. Louis' Fozzie's Sandwich Emporium owner Mark Lucas, is opening in Richmond Heights, Missouri, according to a St. Louis Magazine…

New Haven's Sally's Apizza to grow across 12 states

December 30, 2025

Connecticut-based Sally's Apizza is looking to expand to more than 1,000 locations, and they're starting with more than 250 locations, according to a Daily…

Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven…

Vocelli Pizza opening 3 locations in early 2026

December 29, 2025

Pittsburgh-based Vocelli Pizza is opening three locations in early 2026. The company will debut its fourth dine-in restaurant in Dalton, Georgia, have a signed…

FastCasual extends nomination deadline for '25 Brands to Watch: 2026'

December 29, 2025

Nominations close Jan. 3.