
Papa Johns is the latest chain to test drone delivery
The pizza giant is partnering with Alphabet-owned Wing to test drone deliveries in Charlotte, expanding its tech-focused 'PJX' innovation initiative.
Little Caesar's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 303 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Little Caesar's has released a new ad featuring Justin Jefferson to promote their $4.99 pizza deal, which has received high scores in Test Your Ad results [[2026-10-30 QSR Ad of the Month Little Caesar’s and Justin Jefferson Score More than Laughs (5a0464)]]. * The QSR pizza category has gained share from the at-home pizza market, with QSR pizza now accounting for 45% of total pizza spending, a 3.1% increase compared to 2019, and Little Caesars is among the top brands [[2026-10-22 QSR pizza is stealing share from the freezer aisle (7cac02)]]. * Little Caesars has extended its multi-year agreement with Deliverect, expanding the partnership's third-party ordering deployment to Guatemala [[2026-10-20 Little Caesars expands Deliverect partnership to Guatemala (0a0350)]]. * Little Caesars has launched an autonomous delivery pilot program using electric sidewalk robots in three major metro markets, earning them the Overall Award for Franchise Operations & Technology Leadership [[2026-10-18 2026 Franchise Operations & Technology Leadership Award Winner, Little Caesars (685660)]]. * Jack Veltema has returned to Little Caesars as director of franchise sales for the West, bringing his experience as a franchisee and previous roles at the company [[2026-09-14 Jack Veltema Returns to Little Caesars as Sales Director (62085e)]]. * Little Caesars is bringing back its Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix meal for a limited time, featuring two slices of Detroit-Style Deep Dish pizza and four pieces of Italian Cheese Bread for $4.99 [[2026-09-08 Little Caesars® Brings Back Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix® for $4.99 for a Limited (936d84)]]. * Little Caesars is opening four new locations on US Navy bases, building on its commitment to serving military communities [[2026-09-02 Little Caesars Announces Four New Military Base Locations (fac66e)]]. * A veteran franchisee, Michael Khalil, has signed a 15-unit agreement to develop Mike's Red Tacos in Michigan, and also owns and operates Little Caesars locations [[2026-09-01 Little Caesars, Jersey Mike's franchisee adding Mike's Red Tacos to Michigan por (29fddb)]]. * Red Door Brands, a portfolio company operating Arby's, McAlister's Deli, and Little Caesars, is setting the stage for a comeback after a difficult year with new COO and majority partner Kayla Edidin [[2026-09-04 After Difficult Year, Red Door Brands Sets Stage for Comeback (30ef70)]]. * Kayla, who went from working at Quiznos at 16 to buying a majority stake in a multi-unit portfolio spanning Arby's, McAlister's, and Little Caesars, is now focused on growing her business [[2026-09-24 From Quiznos Employee to 10+ Unit Restaurant Owner (c7b4ae)]]. * Little Caesars has been recognized for its Operations & Technology Leadership at the 8th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards [[2026-10-12 Filed under Restaurants / Pizza.
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The pizza giant is partnering with Alphabet-owned Wing to test drone deliveries in Charlotte, expanding its tech-focused 'PJX' innovation initiative.

The pizza giant is testing aerial deliveries for toasted sandwiches in Charlotte, North Carolina, through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Alphabet’s Wing.

Apparently a lot of people celebrated Cinco de Mayo (May 5) at Chipotle.

Domino’s stock fell 10% after missing quarterly sales estimates due to winter weather and heavy promotional competition from rivals Papa John’s and Pizza Hut.

Papa Johns has launched Lou AI, a digital assistant within its mobile app to provide personalized menu recommendations and streamline the ordering process.

Yum Brands considers selling Pizza Hut due to negative sales.

This week’s industry roundup covers Starbucks’ new Nashville corporate office, McDonald’s significant domestic unit growth acceleration, and Little Caesars’ entry into drone delivery testing.

Little Caesars expands its high-capacity drone delivery testing in Texas while Starbucks prepares to launch a new scheduled ordering feature for customers.

Little Caesars is pilot testing a high-capacity drone delivery service in Texas capable of carrying two large pizzas and drinks in a single 4.5-minute flight.

The pizza giant is testing high-capacity drone technology in Texas, capable of delivering full family meals in a single flight through a partnership with Flytrex.

Flytrex and Little Caesars deploy Sky2 drone for larger orders

The International Franchise Association’s Dot and Hub tools will help members access relevant information quickly.

Picture this: It’s a Friday night and you want some pizza. So you pick up your phone and open up… ChatGPT?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the potential sales of Pizza Hut and Papa Johns, and what it means about both chains…

Red Door Brands, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based franchise operator, has named Kayla Edidin as its new vice president of franchise operations.

Little Caesars has integrated ChatGPT into its digital infrastructure to provide AI-driven meal planning and personalized recommendations for its customers.

Not just financially, but in creating opportunities for employees, serving the community, and providing for families in need.

Pizza Hut and Papa Johns near sale to private buyers.

Going from owning one restaurant to multiple units is a big change for any operator.

Pizza brands, sandwich chains and beverage concepts tended to have weaker average unit volumes than casual dining brands and chicken QSRs in 2025, according to Circana’s data.
Mike’s Red Tacos has brought on Patrick Cunningham to the role of Chief Development Officer.

Many factors and decisions go into scouting and selecting the best location for a new restaurant.

Rampersad joined Little Caesars in 2018 as a Development Manager in Ontario, Canada.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos has signed its latest single-unit development agreement alongside local entrepreneur Jaymin Patel to bring the brand’s unique flavor to Port Wentworth, GA.