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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%.

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

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.

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