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Financing

Casey’s to acquire 198 CEFCO convenience stores for $1.1B

 By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 26, 2024

Casey's, one of the country's largest pizza sellers, will get a geographic boost in the South thanks to the deal.

Financing

How Domino's upgraded loyalty program helps it win market share again

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2024

The pizza chain is thriving again, generating more traffic, thanks to changes made in Domino’s Rewards last year.

Financing

Domino's strong U.S. sales are not enough to satisfy Wall Street

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2024

The company’s same-store sales rose 4.8%, thanks to profitable traffic growth, but its stock plunged amid issues with one of its global operators.

Operations

Why Mountain Mike's Pizza is doubling down on dine-in

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 17, 2024

At a difficult time for full-service pizza chains, the growing West Coast concept is embracing on-site elements such as arcade games and a lunch buffet.

Operations

Walmart adds another regional restaurant chain to its in-store lineup

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 15, 2024

Retail Watch: The retail giant forged a partnership with Texas-based Mr Gatti’s Pizza, with plans to open outposts in nearly 100 stores.

Financing

The broken promise of fast-casual pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2024

The Bottom Line: The potential bankruptcy filing of MOD Pizza further illustrates the sector’s challenges, which have worsened coming out of the pandemic.

Financing

Pizza Hut is warring with one of its largest franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2024

Operator EYM Pizza closed 15 locations in Indiana amid a lawsuit from the pizza chain franchisor over unpaid royalties and poor performance.

Operations

Blaze Pizza fans the flames of fast-casual pizza with brand overhaul

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 17, 2024

As the fast-casual pizza niche tries to find its post-pandemic path, Blaze Pizza hopes to regain leadership with a new menu and mission.

Marketing

The pizza business, looking for customers, takes on burger chains

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2024

Papa Johns is bringing back its Cheesy Burger Pizza, after Pizza Hut created its Cheeseburger Melt, as major fast-food chains face challenges with their value reputation.

Financing

The 10 largest pizza chains in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 13, 2024

It was a tough year for the pizza business, as the average brand reported flat sales in 2023, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. Here’s a look at the largest chains in the U.S. based on 2023 system sales.

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