Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana celebrates 100th anniversary

June 27, 2025

The city of New Haven, Connecticut, recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of legacy brand Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, according to a press release.

Domino's makes 3-year, $1M commitment to No Kid Hungry program

June 24, 2025

Domino's Pizza has made a three-year, $1 million pledge to No Kid Hungry to help expand summer meal access for kids across the United States. Last spring…

Pizza Nova raises more than $200K for children's charity

June 10, 2025

Pizza Nova has raised $21,045 in support of Variety — the Children's Charity of Ontario. The donation was part of the brand's 26th annual That's Amore Pizza…

Little Caesars Love Kitchen celebrates 40 years, 4M guests

June 3, 2025

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen recently celebrated its 40th year of service in its hometown of Detroit by providing hot pizza slices to thousands of people in…

The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…

&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses how the brand lost its identity, found it again and began franchising.

Marco's Pizza Foundation donates $317K to Junior Achievement

May 2, 2025

The Marco's Pizza Foundation gave more than $317,000 to Junior Achievement USA. This milestone follows the brand's October announcement of its charitable…

Slice House founder Tony Gemignani teams with with San Francisco Giants

April 8, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani Founder Tony Gemignani has teamed up with the San Francisco Giants for a ninth season. The partnership, with current pitchers…

CORE Gives helps restaurant employees in need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

CORE Gives provides financial support for restaurant employees in need.

Presented by CORE

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…

Timber Pizza Co. lead by 'dream team' both in leadership, culinary design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by tech execs turned pizza lovers, expanding to six units. The CEO focuses on franchising, venturing beyond mom-and-pop to a…

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…

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.

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.

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.

Manny & Olga's Pizza serves up pizza to homeless this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024

This Thanksgiving, Washington D.C.-based Manny & Olga's Pizza is donating more than 60 fresh made pizzas to a local homeless shelter, according to a press…

Pizza Nova raises more than $16K for breast cancer research

November 22, 2024

Toronto-based Pizza Nova partnered with CHIN Radio/TV International to support The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in October. For the second consecutive…

Pizza Nova supports The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

October 22, 2024

On Halloween, Pizza Nova will donate $1 from each phone, web and app order to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

Domino's Pizza kicks off annual St. Jude fundraiser

October 21, 2024

Domino's Pizza is once again raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, according to a press release.

Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.