Emmy Squared Pizza partners with non-alcoholic beer Bero

February 7, 2025

Emmy Squared Pizza has teamed up with Bero, a non-alcoholic beer founded by Tom Holland, to introduce "Perfect Pairings." The collaboration redefines pizza and…

Via 313 Pizzeria raises $32.5M to double footprint in 3 years

February 6, 2025

Detroit-style pizza brand Via 313 Pizzeria has announced a capital raise of $32.5 million led by Asilia Investments and Brightwood Capital Advisors to help the…

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen inks multi-unit agreement for Mexico City

February 5, 2025

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a multi-unit agreement to open 10 restaurants in Mexico City by 2027 with franchisee Javier Aguliar…

Papa Murphy's donates 400 pizzas, hosts fundraiser following school shooting

January 27, 2025

A Papa Murphy's franchisee in Madison, Wisconsin, is continuing its support of the local community following the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian…

Mod Pizza launches 'Love, Every Bite' campaign with Mike's Hot Honey

January 20, 2025

Mod Pizza has launched a "Love, Every Bite" campaign, which includes a collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey. Mike's Founder Mike Kurtz will match in-store and…

Pizza Factory bought by Wonder Franchises

January 20, 2025

Investment firm Tucker's Farm Corp. has acquired 110-unit Pizza Factory, according to a press release.

Prince Street Pizza opens in Chicago

January 17, 2025

Prince Street Pizza has opened its first Chicago location, also marking the brand's first foray into the Midwest, according to a press release.

Round Table Pizza to provide free pizza to wildfire first responders in LA

January 13, 2025

California-based Round Table Pizza, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is offering free pizza to first responders fighting the Los Angeles wildfires. Now through Jan.

Papa Johns hits 6K restaurant landmark

January 13, 2025

Papa Johns has opened its 6,000th restaurant, according to a press release.

California Pizza Kitchen, Man vs Fries debut virtual dining, secret menu

January 10, 2025

Virtual Dining Concepts has created a partnership between its virtual restaurant, Man vs Fries, and California Pizza Kitchen debuting in 118 restaurant…

Cicis Pizza brings back value deal for birthday celebration

January 6, 2025

Cicis Pizza is kicking off its 40th birthday with the return of one of its most popular value deals.

Instacart, Cut+Dry partner to boost ad reach for food manufacturers

January 6, 2025

Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and advertising platform for independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers, is integrating Instacart's Carrot Ads technology…

Riko's Pizza raises more than $26K for breast cancer research

December 30, 2024

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza raised $26,500 for Breast Cancer Alliance during its annual Go for Pink Campaign in October, according to a press release.

Donatos Pizza closes out year with new CEO, openings, deals

December 27, 2024

Donatos Pizza is closing out the year with a new CEO and president, openings in Dallas-Fort Worth and several multi-unit development deals, according to a…

Aroma Artisan Pizza opens 2nd location in Cedar Rapids

December 20, 2024

Aroma Artisan Pizza has opened a second location in Kingston Yard, an area of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, according to a report in The Gazette.

Katie's hits $500K in donations to local charities

December 19, 2024

Katie's, a pizza brand in St. Louis, has hit $500,000 donated to local area nonprofits over the past 10 years, according to a press release.

Elite Pizza revamps brand, menu

December 16, 2024

Great Neck, New York-based Elite Pizza, known for its kosher pizza, has a fresh rebranding initiative to elevate its in-house dining, according to a press…

Global pizza market to grow by $66B

December 16, 2024

The global pizza market size is estimated to grow by $66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to a Technavio report.

BurgerFi resold to founder of Happy's Pizza

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

December 13, 2024

A few weeks after BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Wings sold assets to TREW Capital, the companies are again in new hands.

Restaurant365 survey shows labor, sales challenges top 2025 hurdles

December 12, 2024

Food and labor costs increases continue to plague restaurant leaders, with 88% experiencing rising staff expenses compared to 89% in a study last year.