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Operations

Fast-casual pizza faces an existential crisis

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 02, 2023

Blaze Pizza is preparing for a brand relaunch, but the concept must first solve some fundamental problems laid bare by the pandemic. CEO Beto Guajardo outlines his strategy for profitability.

Financing

Third-party delivery has become a huge sales driver at Papa Johns

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2023

The pizza chain, which outperformed its largest competitors last quarter, now gets 15% of its sales from companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Marketing

Domino's is giving away pizzas to people with student loans

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2023

The chain is giving $1 million worth of free pizzas to people who have to start paying student loans again.

Leadership

Papa Johns appoints two new board members

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2023

The pizza chain appointed former executives from Dollar General and Home Depot as directors to support its long-term growth plan.

Marketing

Pizza Hut introduces a new $7 value menu

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2023

The $7 Deal Lovers Menu largely matches rivals Domino’s and Papa Johns and comes as more brands push value offers.

Operations

Pizza Hut makes a play for the late-night crowd

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2023

The pizza chain said that thousands of locations are now open until midnight or later as the brand eyes night owls.

Food

Domino's shifts its focus to menu innovation

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2023

The pizza chain is seeing some strong results with its Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread, its second new product introduction this year. Expect more from the chain.

Financing

Domino's sees better times ahead

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2023

The pizza chain, which saw another decline in same-store sales, expects sales to improve later this year and into 2024. But profitability is already better.

Marketing

Chains get aggressive in pushing their loyalty programs

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2023

Domino’s is giving away a free “emergency pizza” to customers who order online through February, the latest indication of just how much value loyalty programs hold.

Financing

The country's fifth largest pizza chain is a convenience store

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2023

The Bottom Line: Casey’s has become a force in the pizza business with a selection of innovative items, delivery and a popular loyalty program. But we investigated its claim to be a top-five pizza concept. It has a good argument.

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