How Modern Interior Design Is Transforming Today's Pizzerias

Modern pizzerias are moving away from generic restaurant interiors and returning to authentic Italian traditions

Pizza Hut banks on Americans’ need for sentimentality

July 10, 2026

Pizza Hut franchisees are hoping their restaurant's return to roots will strike a sentimental nerve with consumers who are longing for the red roofs and…

Tord Olav Dønnum on the future of autonomous foodservice

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Tord Olav Dønnum discusses how robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping foodservice operations and how autonomous kitchens can help…

Why an independent restaurateur is betting on Mellow Mushroom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Seasoned independent restaurateur Jon Walker is expanding his culinary portfolio by opening a Mellow Mushroom franchise in Danville, Virginia, capitalizing on…

The 'people-first' philosophy that turned a broke delivery driver into Domino’s largest U.S. franchisee

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Former delivery driver Brian Bailey scaled his Domino’s franchise from a single New Mexico location into a massive 160-store empire by maintaining a strict…

Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…

Pizza Inn reinvests in Texas unit with transformative modernization

February 27, 2026

Pizza Inn has revamped its Mesquite, Texas, location with a fully modernized design that marks a step forward for the brand's next chapter of growth, according…

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza launches prototype as 15th location in Florida

October 9, 2025

Florida-based Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza has opened its 15th location, a modern prototype designed to support long-term growth, operational efficiency and…

America's Incredible Pizza Company rebrands for 25th anniversary

July 8, 2025

America's Incredible Pizza Company will undergo a rebranding initiative as the company prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026.

30 years strong: Nick Sarillo's journey from carpenter to Chicago pizza icon

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

After a disappointing dining experience, Nick Sarillo opened Nick's Pizza & Pub, which has thrived for 30 years by focusing on family connection through…

Mellow Mushroom opens prototype in Atlanta area

December 4, 2024

Mellow Mushroom has opened a prototype location at The Boulevard at Grant Park along the Atlanta Beltline. The prototype was created in conjunction with The…

Pizza Hut pilots restaurant design in Texas

December 3, 2024

Pizza Hut has introduced its most innovative restaurant design concept to date in Plano Texas. The restaurant offers an elevated, modern, more connected…

Snappy's 2nd act: Pizza chain reinvents itself for the future

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Snappy is under new ownership who is moving the company forward in both operations and franchising.

Marco's Pizza launches new store design

July 25, 2024

Marco's Pizza has debuted a new store design in the Boise, Idaho, market featuring aesthetic updates in addition to operational enhancements, according to a…

How pizza drive-thrus can help pizzerias thrive

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza drive-thrus can help restaurants improve order accuracy and increase overall sales.

People, passion make Farrelli’s Pizza a Northwestern favorite

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Farrelli's Pizza in Northwestern Washington focuses on hiring people who will create experiences for the brand's guests. With award-winning pizza and tight…

Best Practices When Seeking New Restaurant Locations

Although there are no guarantees that a new location will be a success, choosing the right location can increase the chances dramatically. Download this white…

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Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…