Pizza Nova to sell $5.99 medium pizzas May 12 for children’s charity

May 5, 2026

Toronto-based Pizza Nova will hold its 27th annual That's Amore Pizza for Kids fundraiser on Tuesday, May 12, returning to its one-day event format for the…

Sal's Pizza updates menu with modern spin

May 4, 2026

New Hampshire-based Sal's Pizza is introducing an updated menu across Massachusetts and New Hampshire that features a modern spin on the brand's classic…

The Power of One leadership team: Building a Founder’s leadership team for success

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

May 4, 2026

To scale a business successfully, a founder must transition from being the organization’s primary bottleneck to building a high-level Power of One leadership…

Delivery drives sales; does it drive profit?

by Li-ran Navon — CEO, Sauce

To ensure delivery drives profit rather than just volume, restaurant operators must move beyond top-line sales and rigorously track four key financial…

How The Red Chickz brought true Nashville soul to the West Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Shawn Lalehzarian, co-founder of the West Coast Nashville hot chicken brand The Red Chickz about the brand's aesthetic…

Domino's profits fall as consumers curb spending based on rising costs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

April 27, 2026

Domino's Pizza Inc. reported a decline in first-quarter net income, as investment losses outweighed gains from higher U.S. sales.

Mr Gatti's reopens Walmart locations in 2 states with upgraded dining, games

April 27, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza has reopened five Walmart locations across Texas and Oklahoma following the installation of revamped dining and entertainment spaces…

Indian fusion chain Tandoori Pizza opens Bay Area pizzerias, eyes Arizona expansion

April 27, 2026

Tandoori Pizza is expanding its footprint in Northern California with the grand opening of three locations in Foster City, Pleasanton and Pittsburg, according…

Built to Breakthrough: The power of one vision

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

The Power of One Vision provides restaurant Founders with a strategic framework to transition from "stuck in the middle" to scalable growth by shifting their…

More than a post: Turning influencers into content engines for your restaurant

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, marketing experts discussed the evolution of influencer marketing from a secondary tactic into a core…

Stoner's Pizza Joint expanding into 2 states

April 24, 2026

Florida-based Stoner's Pizza Joint is expanding into Kansas and Tennessee as part of a multi-unit opening that brings the company's total footprint to more…

Little Caesars, Flytrex partner for 1st drone meal delivery

April 23, 2026

Little Caesars and Flytrex have partnered to expand drone delivery services with the introduction of a new aircraft capable of transporting meals for an entire…

Mellow Mushroom's 'fast fine' format slashes labor costs by 40% but keeps nostalgia

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mellow Mushroom is evolving its 50-year-old business model with a counter-service format that reduces labor and build-out costs for franchisees while…

Pizza Hut relaunches Hut Rewards as next-generation membership platform

April 21, 2026

Pizza Hut has relaunched its Hut Rewards program, transitioning the loyalty platform into a next-generation membership designed to provide ongoing value and…

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom marks 50 years with Cinco Cero Tour, new menu items

April 21, 2026

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of the Cinco Cero Tour, a limited-time promotion featuring new menu items and…

7 strategies for creating high-performing culture, building a winning team

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Building a high-performing culture isn't an accident — it's an intentional leadership strategy that prioritizes purpose, trust and empowerment to transform a…

Stoner's Pizza Joint offers 42.0% off pizzas on April 20

April 17, 2026

Stoner's Pizza Joint will offer a 42.0% discount on all regular-priced pizzas for one day only on April 20, according to a press release.

One Stop Nutrition Taps SynergySuite and CBS NorthStar to Fuel AI-Driven Growth Across Franchise Network

One Stop Nutrition selects SynergySuite and CBS NorthStar to power AI-driven growth across its franchise network, unifying POS and back-of-house operations to…

The College of Paisan’s: How one family is carrying on a 40-year dough dynasty

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Over 40 years, the Fejzuloski family has transformed Paisan’s Pizza from a humble Cicero storefront into an eight-location Chicagoland empire by blending…

Sal’s Pizza to donate hundreds of pizzas to New England Little League teams for Opening Day

April 16, 2026

Sal's Pizza, a New England brand and official pizza of the Boston Red Sox, will donate hundreds of its new 14-inch cheese pizzas to Little League teams across…