Yum! approves $4B in stock buy backs as private equity firm LongRange Capital acquires most stores LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Yum! Brands Inc. will sell Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital for $2.7 billion, according to the publicly traded restaurant giant....
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Jet’s Pizza Celebrates National Detroit-Style Pizza Day
National pizzeria will offer 50% off eight-corner pizzas on June 23 In celebration of National Detroit-Style Pizza Day on Tuesday, June 23, Jet’s Pizza is serving up a can’t-miss deal for pizza lovers across the country. For one day only, guests can enjoy 50% off any...
New Mini Cakes and Dessert Dips from Rich’s Help Operators Capture Celebration Occasions
BUFFALO, N.Y. (June 8, 2026) – To satisfy foodservice operators looking to add affordable indulgence to their menus, Rich Products is introducing three dessert portfolios that taste as exceptional as they look: 4” Mini Cakes in four classic flavors, 5” Double Layer...
Third ‘Godfather’ Character Continues Family Legacy at Godfather’s Pizza
Omaha, Neb. (June 1, 2026) — Godfather’s Pizza proudly announces a historic leadership transition as the third “Godfather” in company history steps forward to lead the brand into its next chapter. On April 14, 2026, the fedora was passed, marking a defining moment for...
Real California Milk Announces Eight Finalists In National Pizza Contest
Professional chefs to compete in Napa for more than $20k in prizes, showcase innovative pizzas featuring Real California cheese and dairy products Tracy, Calif. (June 1, 2026) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the eight finalists selected to...
Motion Technology, Inc. Launches the AutoFry® MTI-10X PRO
Model Offers Compact, Ventless Frying with Built-In Oil Filtration Hudson, MA (June 1, 2026) – Motion Technology, Inc. (MTI), the leader in ventless frying technology, is proud to announce the release of the AutoFry® MTI-10X PRO, the newest model in its innovative...
Mixing Mistakes | Knead to Know
Learn from pizza dough-mixing mistakes Does anyone still watch the TV show “America’s Funniest Home Videos?” I love a good blooper reel and laughing. Sometimes we need to break up the monotony and just laugh at ourselves – but not when it comes to dough, if we can...
Stop Managing Stuff and Start Leading Humans | Slice Of Advice
Remember when you first started in the pizza industry? Maybe you were a delivery driver – or a line cook obsessed with achieving the perfect hydration. You loved the work, and you wanted to be the best. Once you opened the doors to your own business, you were no...
Purple Taro Crust at Zephanie’s Pizza | Destinations
Zephanie’s Pizza Kahuku, Hawaii When it comes to world-class surfing, the North Shore of Oahu is a destination unto itself. The owners of Zephanie’s Pizza are creating yet another reason to visit the Hawaiian island’s more rural side, courtesy of a signature pizza...
Building a Menu of ‘Last Meal’ Items | Mike’s Monthly Tip
As pizzeria owners and managers, we often ask ourselves: What can I make that will sell? After many years in the industry, I would argue we are asking the wrong question. Instead of figuring out what to sell, I am more interested now in what I want to sell – or,...
Triple Beam Pizza Leverages Restaurant Systems | Hot Take
Pizza Today chats with Juan Robles, executive chef at Los Angeles-based Triple Beam Pizza. The five locations employ a commissary, which supplies pizza crust, sauces, cheese blends and more. The brand specializes in Roman Pizza alla Pala and offers three types of...
What to Know When Transitioning to Unbleached, Unbromated Flour | Making the Switch
Learn how pizzeria owners are successfully adjusting their dough recipes to use unbleached, unbromated flour Key Points: Regulatory shifts and growing industry momentum are making unbleached, unbromated flour the new standard for pizzerias — not just a preference....













