Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

Azzip Pizza stands out with unusual pies, focus on retention

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Indiana-based Azzip Pizza has grown to 10 stores since its first opening in 2014. This hot fast-casual concept leans heavily on both its employees and its…

Mister O1 proves pizza can be extraordinary

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is helmed by Renato Viola, a pizza chef who hails from Southern Italy. Viola believes in doing one thing really well, and for him…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Your Pie creates Triple Threat pizza line

January 18, 2023

Your Pie has announced its Triple Threat line of three pizzas. The Craft Series pizzas include a BBQ Bacon Chicken Ranch pizza, a Buffalo Chicken pizza and the…

Mulberry Street Pizza wows California, Las Vegas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Beverly Hills-based Mulberry Street Pizza has been wowing guests with its New York pizza since 1991. The brand recently expanded to Las Vegas and may be…

Greco Pizza partners with chip company for LTO crust

November 22, 2022

Greco Pizza based in Atlantic Canada, has partnered with Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co. to introduce Storm Chips Pizza, according to a press release.

Red’s Savoy Pizza introduces 'Sota-Style Pizza' to Minnesotans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

By now, you’re probably asking yourself what 'Sota-Style Pizza' is. Read on to find out how Red’s Savoy Pizza launched the pizza style back in the 1960s with…

Derby City Pizza Co. ready to break out of the gates in Louisville

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Derby City Pizza Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, has seven stores and is readying for more. Could franchising be in the future? Owner Larry Davis says perhaps, if…

Papa Johns unveils space-themed pizza range

September 15, 2022

Papa Johns has unveiled the world's first space-inspired pizza in England. The pizza features chorizo, the world's furthest traveled sausage — having gone into…

Pizza Cat Max expands to Detroit

August 16, 2022

Pizza Cat Max has opened in Detroit's Greektown district, according to a Detroit Free Press report.

Brew pub, pizzeria finds ready workforce in people with disabilities

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brewability is a Colorado brew pub and pizzeria. What set the pizzeria apart from others in the industry is its employees: Brewability hires those with…

Westside Pizza focuses on fresh food, franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Boise, Idaho-based Westside Pizza has 38 units. Learn how franchising and food have become two major tenets of the company's focus.

Topper's Pizza offers lactose-free mozzarella to Ontario consumers

July 18, 2022

Topper's Pizza is offering it's Ontario customers a lactose-free mozzarella. The chain has 37 locations across Ontario and offers Galbani Professionale…

Pizza TBD to launch in DC area

July 1, 2022

The Catalogue house of consumer brands, led by Founder and CEO Steve Salis, will open Pizza TBD within Ensemble Digital Kitchen, a digital dining hub serving…

General Mills acquires frozen pizza crust brand

May 12, 2022

General Mills has acquired TNT Crust, a manufacturer of frozen pizza crusts for regional and national pizza chains, for an undisclosed sum. TNT Crust is a…

Automating the Future of Food via Pizza

Kitchen operators are increasingly turning to technology to thrive. Once again, pizzerias are leading the way.

There's nothing to hide at this North Carolina pizzeria

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

This pizzeria has no freezers or walls, and everything is made in-house. See how Aliño Pizzeria is thriving with a simple concept that still wows.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen's experience, craftsmanship make it stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Russo's New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen has 54 units backed by a long history of experience and craftsmanship. After a rebrand, the company is poised for…

Romeo's Pizza operating system, pillars make it unique in industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Romeo's Pizza is on a hot streak right now. With sales up 26%, and a rewards program that boasts a 300% growth last year, the Ohio-based brand is ready for the…