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MOD Pizza offers 50 percent off to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day

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Pie Five Pizza is down to 13 locations from 88 in 2016.

- Fast Casual - Marketing & Branding - News MOD Pizza launches pizza inspired by the comedy series 'Abbott Elementary' The fast-casual chain's limited-time offer taps the flavors o

MOD Pizza launches The Honor Roll pizza with Abbott Elementary

Candy- and cookie-inspired menu items are trending at several restaurant chains, with nostalgic branded sweets showing up in beverages and desserts.

MOD Pizza introduces new menu items, including six pizzas and a dessert pizza.

The fast-casual pizza chain overhauled its operations and restaurant design to accommodate a permanent shift toward digital and off-premises sales.

The fast-casual giant taps the former Cava and El Pollo Loco executive to lead brand strategy, digital loyalty, and marketing innovation during its ongoing business transformation.

Parent company MTY Food Group told investors during the company’s Q2 earnings call that it expects to shutter 68 underperforming corporately owned restaurants over the next nine months.

- Quick Service - Menu Trends - Marketing & Branding - News Papa Johns brings back its Epic Pepperoni-Stuffed Crust Pizza The offering was first launched in 2022 as an extension of

Velvet Taco CEO Chris Schultz discusses the leadership strategies and core values required to maintain brand identity during rapid fast-casual expansion and international growth.

The chain has struggled with a declining store base in recent years, despite menu changes and a loyalty overhaul.

Quick-service pizza sales have been coming back down to earth since the category’s pandemic highs.

New data from Technomic reveals a downturn for the pizza category in 2025, with major brands like Pizza Hut and MOD Pizza reporting significant sales declines.

Fast-casual brand Just Salad has announced three key C-suite appointments in marketing, experience, and development as the chain nears its 100-unit milestone.

Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog concept, announced today a new addition to its executive leadership team, Doug Koob.

Top 10 franchise restaurants' loyalty programs are ranked, with Dunkin' Rewards offering free food and drinks and member-only exclusive offers.

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Crust Pizza Co. offers a fast-casual franchise opportunity built on scratch-made recipes and a strong focus on community and quality.

Chick N Max opens its first Texas restaurant in Houston, with plans for over two dozen locations in the area.

Nektar Juice Bar is a health-focused juice and smoothie franchise with over 180 units, offering fresh and nutrient-dense drinks to its customers.

Papa John's appoints Mark Shambura as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 8, 2023.

QSR Magazine released its list of the Best Brands to Work For in 2022, polling brands and outside industry experts.

Chick N Max signs an area development agreement in Houston with Aaron Johnson, a nearly 30-year veteran of the franchise industry.