
Your Pie debuts streamlined business model to drive Southeast growth
The fast-casual pizza chain is rolling out a smaller footprint and streamlined kitchen design to accelerate growth across high-population corridors in the Southeast.
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The fast-casual pizza chain is rolling out a smaller footprint and streamlined kitchen design to accelerate growth across high-population corridors in the Southeast.

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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.

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Following a quarter that fell short of expectations, Domino’s is accelerating product innovation and revising its marketing calendar to drive growth.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Domino's online ordering platforms were impacted by a third-party technology issue on Friday, April 24, affecting customers who tried to order during the brand's 50% off pizza deal.

Domino's expects competitors to close stores due to profitability issues

Domino's CEO Russell Weiner is bullish on the chain's long-term market share dominance despite increased competition.

Domino’s Pizza shares fell after the company posted quarterly results that missed analyst expectations for both domestic and international same-store sales growth.

The pizza giant saw a 6.6% drop in first-quarter net income, citing valuation swings in its China master franchise and a general slowdown in consumer spending.
Domino's Pizza announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, with global retail sales growth of 3.4% excluding foreign currency impact.

The Indian-fusion pizza brand is expanding its Northern California footprint with three new openings as it prepares for a strategic push into the Arizona market.

The pizza franchise has signed a three-unit area development agreement with Hall Foods LLC to expand its footprint in Las Cruces and the surrounding Southwest region.

The Florida-based pizza brand is entering two new states as part of a multi-unit expansion plan that will bring its total footprint to over 60 locations.

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.
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Marco’s Pizza announces its expansion in New Mexico with a new three-unit area development agreement led by entrepreneur Yiris Hallal.

The 160-unit pizza brand is rolling out a smaller, counter-service format that reduces labor requirements by 40% while lowering initial investment costs for franchisees.

Marco’s Pizza is growing in Southern California through a new 16-unit development deal.