Pizza

MOD Pizza rolls out new tiered pricing options

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 17, 2024

New owner Elite Restaurant Group says the move is designed to offer more options for value.

Two more small restaurant chains declare bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2024

Mary’s Pizza Shack and Red Bay Coffee Company, both based in Northern California, filed for federal debt protection last week.

Marketing

Pizza Hut's new marketing gimmick solves an age-old problem

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 27, 2024

Marketing Bites: The chain is offering up a free Moving Box Table, providing a dining spot for those in the midst of a move.

Marketing

Domino's enlists Simon Cowell to highlight its quality

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2024

The television personality known for judging talent is appearing in a new ad focusing on the pizza chain’s quality assurance.

Operations

This convenience-store operator is selling a lot of hot dogs and pizza

By Diane Adam on Aug. 12, 2024

GPM Investments, which operates regional c-store brands including Fas Mart, said a partnership with Nathan's Famous led to a 16% boost in hot dog sales. Same-store food and dispensed beverage sales are up 9%.

Premium

Food

Chicago restaurants Giordano's and Boka come together to create a celebratory pizza

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 08, 2024

Behind the Menu: Chefs Jesse Harris and Lee Wolen teamed up on the Calabrian Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sausage Pizza, launched to commemorate Giordano’s 50th anniversary.

Financing

Todd Penegor steps in at a crucial time for Papa Johns

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2024

The pizza-delivery chain is losing ground to competitors as consumers shift to more value-oriented fare. It will be up to the former Wendy’s CEO to find the right balance.

Financing