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Yum Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital and Yum China in two separate transactions valued at $2.7 billion total.
California Pizza Kitchen has installed a pizza vending machine at Dayton airport, expanding its off-premise availability.
Hungry Howie's has added a new delivery partner to its Cartwheel program.
Riko's Pizza, a 13-unit Connecticut-based pizza chain, is projecting growth to 18–19 locations by end of 2026 following infrastructure investments made earlier this year.
Domino's developed a single-serve pizza with design goals centered on taste, customization, and operational efficiency, with the rectangular shape echoing the brand's iconic logo.
Colony Grill, a Connecticut pizza chain, plans to open two new locations in Hartford County in 2027, signaling continued confidence in regional expansion despite broader restaurant-sector uncertainty.
Domino's latest pizza launch and its marketing strategy suggest that fast-food pizza chains are reassessing their competitive positioning as their business model evolves.
Domino's has introduced a pizza offering that draws comparison to burger-chain menu items.
Yum! Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut U.S. to LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion, marking the brand's first new ownership since 1977.
Papa Johns appointed Chris Lyn-Sue as global chief marketing officer as part of broader leadership changes tied to its strategic transformation.
Pizza chains are adjusting their limited-time offer strategies for fall, balancing new menu items with value and established favorites as back-to-school, Labor Day, and football season overlap.
Limited-time calzone launch is a routine menu extension — no signal on traffic, economics, or broader strategic positioning.
Little Caesars is partnering with Coco Robotics to deploy autonomous delivery robots.
Papa Johns has refranchised 28 Florida locations to franchisee Wade Oney's PZZA Group and Magic City Pizzerias, signaling the chain's continued shift toward a franchise-heavy operating model.
Blaze Pizza is underperforming and has brought in new leadership to reverse the trend, though the challenges may prove more manageable than the severity of the decline suggests.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is running its 14th consecutive annual fundraising campaign with No Kid Hungry, having raised over $1.4 million for the organization since 2013.
Papa Johns reported a North America same-store sales decline of 8.3% in Q2 and made changes to its marketing leadership, signaling the chain is adjusting strategy amid domestic headwinds.
Aaron Powell is stepping down as Pizza Hut CEO as the pizza chain moves forward with its sale to LongRange Capital.
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Yum China completed its $1.2 billion acquisition of Pizza Hut China, gaining direct ownership to tailor the brand to local market preferences.
G. Brint Ryan has acquired full ownership of Mr. Gatti's pizza chain, which the source notes has seen material growth recently.
A Deloitte 2025 report found that 82% of restaurant executives across 11 countries plan to increase AI investment, though fewer than half consider their current AI implementations mature, suggesting a
Papa Johns has completed a refranchising of its Orlando-area restaurant portfolio.
Pizza Hut launched a football season campaign featuring NFL player Josh Allen that plays on the brand name's similarity to the football term 'hut'; the effort signals the chain is tapping sports partn
Domino's introduced a two-slice Detroit-style pizza called the 'Domino' aimed at solo diners, signaling an effort to capture demand from single-serving occasions.
Yum China has completed its acquisition of Mainland China Pizza Hut operations.
Little Caesars has partnered with NFL players Justin Jefferson, Jared Goff, and George Kittle for a marketing campaign.
Jet's Pizza achieved double-digit sales growth last year while most top-10 pizza chains saw negative results, suggesting a quality-focused strategy may have insulated the chain from broader category h
Your Pie shifted its business model during the pandemic, with off-premises orders growing from roughly 10% of sales pre-2020 to near 40% today, signaling that fast-casual pizza operators have successf
Pizza Hut's global CEO Aaron Powell is stepping down following the completion of the chain's sale to LongRange Capital.
Yum China has opened its 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar location.
Papa Johns reported a 9% revenue decline in Q2, driven by weakness in North America despite international growth, signaling continued pressure on domestic quick-service pizza operators.
A former Papa Johns delivery driver built a 105-unit franchise operation across six states, signaling that internal mobility and regional focus can create significant franchise growth within establish
Domino's launched 'The Domino,' a Detroit-style personal pizza shaped like the brand's logo, and is giving away $1 million worth as part of a promotion.
GLP-1 medication adoption is prompting pizza operators to rethink menus with smaller portions and protein-focused options as consumers reduce overall food consumption.
HRG, Marco's Pizza's largest franchisee, has acquired five additional stores.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill's $99 Pizza Pass promotion drove such high initial demand that it crashed the brand's website, suggesting aggressive value positioning can overwhelm digital infrastructure if not
Domino's is promoting its new individual pizza format with free giveaways, positioning it as a potential flagship item comparable to competitors' marquee offerings.
Pizza Marketplace's final installment on the pizza industry suggests that future winners will balance automation with employee empowerment and customer relationships rather than pursuing technology fo
Mr Gatti's is targeting Lubbock, Texas for expansion.
Pizza Hut's global CEO Aaron Powell announced his departure as the brand's sale to LongRange Capital nears completion in late August, signaling potential leadership transition and strategy shifts unde
India has closed multiple Domino's and Pizza Hut locations due to hygiene violations.
Domino's has introduced an individual-sized pizza carrying its namesake brand.
Domino's is launching a new Detroit-style personal pizza called 'the Domino' nationwide on August 31, marking the chain's first product to bear its own name.
Mr Gatti's Pizza has been acquired by franchisee G. Brint Ryan, with retiring CEO Jim Phillips exiting the company.
Blaze Pizza has introduced a menu inspired by the film 'Practical Magic 2.'
Marco's Pizza has signed a development agreement for mid-Missouri.
Fast-casual pizza chain Your Pie is expanding in the Southeast under new leadership by combining handcrafted Italian traditions with streamlined operations and a smaller restaurant footprint, signalin
Influencer-driven LTO pizza with direct-to-consumer shipping — interesting channel but limited insight for multi-location operators beyond promotional playbook.
Pizzeria operators face multiple workplace hazards including cuts, burns, and fatigue; industry experts suggest that structured training, early incident reporting, and return-to-work programs may help
Peter Piper Pizza invested $1 million in new games and limited-time offers.
