Top Pizza News

Little Caesars Operator Taylor Johns Named a 2024 Franchisee of the Year by IFA

Little Caesars, the third-largest pizza chain in the world, announced that the International Franchise Association (IFA) named multi-unit franchise owner Taylor Johns a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to their communities, and dedication to the franchise business model. Johns was honored during […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza to Host ‘Pizza 4 a Purpose’ Fundraiser on February 17

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is spreading the love this Random Acts of Kindness Day with a heartfelt initiative. On Monday, February 17, Mountain Mike’s will host ‘Pizza 4 a Purpose,’ a […]

Tasty Restaurant Group Names Greg Chaffin Brand Officer of its Pizza Hut Locations

Tasty Restaurant Group (TRG) has named Greg Chaffin as Brand Officer for Tasty Hut. As a leading multi-brand restaurant owner and operator, TRG oversees four distinct brands, including Tasty Hut. Tasty Hut manages Pizza Hut locations across Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West […]

Donatos Pizza Unveils New Tagline, ‘Gotta Love More’

Donatos Pizza, the premium pizza franchise famous for its abundant Edge to Edge toppings, is unveiling a fresh and flavorful philosophy with its new tagline: “Gotta love more.” With this bold declaration, the brand is doubling down on what sets it apart— its promise to deliver more of everything that matters most: more smiles, more […]

Happy Joe’s Saw Record-Breaking Franchise Growth in 2024

Happy Joe’s, the rapidly growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, is closing its 52nd year with record-breaking franchise growth. Fueled by meaningful partnerships, industry recognition and key market expansions, the brand continues to advance its mission of bringing families and communities together over great food and dining experiences. The year kicked off with the […]

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Signs 10-Unit Deal in Mexico

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen signs a multi unit development agreement to open 10 outlets in Mexico city starting the new year 2025 with to open 10 outlets in Mexico City by 2027 proudly welcomes its newest franchisee, Javier Aguilar. The addition of this pizza franchise marks an exciting milestone for the company […]

Hungry Howie’s Launches Secret Menu for Big Game

Hungry Howie’s is kicking off National Pizza Day and the Big Game with a new addition to its Secret Menu, the Hangry Howie pizza. Perfect for game day gatherings and pizza parties, the Hangry Howie is packed with bold flavors and toppings designed to tackle even the fiercest hunger and cravings. Starting February 9, fans […]

Jet’s Pizza Brings Back Heart-Shaped Pizzas

Love is in the air, and so is the irresistible taste of freshly baked, heart-shaped pizzas from Jet’s. Jet’s Pizza is once again celebrating Valentine’s Day with the return of their fan-favorite heart-shaped pizza, along with heart-shaped Jet’s Bread and heart-shaped Cinnamon Stix. On Friday, Feb. 14 all Jet’s Pizza locations will be offering 4-slice […]

Pieology Releases Spicy Ranch Sauce

Pieology, the innovative pizza brand known for ‘Craft Your Own’ Pizza, Calzone, and Salad, is turning up the heat with its latest chef-created sauce, giving guests an exciting new way to elevate their dining experience. February’s featured sauce is Spicy Ranch, a bold twist on our house-made Hidden Valley Ranch, infused with the fiery kick […]

Mountain Mike’s Opens in North Las Vegas

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is now open in North Las Vegas, marking the brand’s second restaurant in Clark County and fifth in Nevada. Shortly following the successful debut of the new […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza to Enter Greenfield, Wisconsin

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is set to open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand’s first Midwest location and tenth state overall. The upcoming Greenfield restaurant will be owned and […]

Round Table Pizza Announces February Promotions

Round Table Pizza, the pizza franchise known for its commitment to quality and authenticity owned by FAT Brands Inc., is sharing a little pizza with someone they love – its fans – in February. Beginning Friday, Feb. 7, Round Table Pizza will offer a Large Double Play Pizza for just $21.99 with code RTP808, available […]

Pizza Hut Launches Ultimate Hut Bundle for $24.99 for Super Bowl

It’s no coincidence that National Pizza Day falls on Super Bowl Sunday, and Pizza Hut just launched the Ultimate Hut Bundle to help you celebrate and customize your spread accordingly. Ideal for football fans who need the ultimate spread for their watch parties, this unbeatable offer lets you customize your feast with: The Ultimate Hut […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens in Moorpark, California

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, opened in Moorpark, California, marking the brand’s second location in Ventura County. The Moorpark location is owned and operated by longtime multi-unit franchisees Aamir and Bashir Khan, […]

Papa Murphy’s HeartBaker Pizza Returns to the Menu

This February, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza, the nation’s largest take-and-bake pizza brand with over 1,000 locations, is bringing back the beloved HeartBaker Pizza, a Valentine’s tradition for pizza fans nationwide. Shaped like a heart and made with premium ingredients like whole-milk mozzarella, traditional red sauce and your choice of pepperoni or cheese, the […]

Mr Gatti’s Pizza Reflects on Growth in 2024

Mr Gatti’s Pizza, the beloved pizza restaurant chain with a rich nostalgic history, concluded 2024 with a record 234 locations either open or under development after awarding 39 new franchise agreements in 2024 alone. These franchise development results, combined with a .4% increase in system-wide sales, position the brand at the top of its game heading into the new year. Additionally in […]

Cicis Pizza Preparing for Big Game with Value Packs

Cicis Pizza prepares for The Big Game with its lineup of five Value Packs and the 64-slice crowd-pleaser, Piezilla, perfect to feed any size crowd. Available January 27 through February 19, guests can elevate any watch party and feed a squad of up to 15 with Piezilla starting at $49.99 or order a Value Pack […]

Pizza Hut Brings Back Heart-Shaped Pizza for Valentine’s Day

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Pizza Hut is bringing back its popular Heart Shaped Pizza. Available to order February 11 through February 17, this fan-favorite limited time menu item is a medium-sized, customizable one-topping pizza shaped like a heart. Whether for a cozy date night or Galentine’s Day celebration with friends, the Heart Shaped […]

Marco’s Pizza Opened 70 Stores in 2024 as Part of Major Growth Year

Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, enters 2025 on the heels of a landmark year. With 85 franchises awarded and 70 new store openings in 2024, Marco’s surpassed its 1,200th store milestone. As the brand accelerates its development and innovation efforts, Marco’s is staking its claim as one of the leading brands in the pizza industry with […]

Happy Joe’s Announces Return of Heart-Shaped Pizzas

Can you feel the love tonight? Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream, the rapidly growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, is making hearts thump once again this Valentine’s season with the reintroduction of its heart-shaped pizzas. From Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, guests can become enamored with dough stretched into hearts and show their love […]