(Editor’s note: This column is based on the author’s presentation during Pizza Expo 2025.) If you’ve been running a pizzeria and are starting to think about your next chapter, this guide is for you. After successfully selling two pizzerias myself, I’ve learned what it...
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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands National Footprint With Virginia Development Deal
Leading family-style pizza chain to bring three restaurants to Old Dominion Mountain Mike’s Pizza to Debut in Virginia with Three-Unit Development Deal IRVINE, Calif. (May 20, 2025) – Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years – known...
Chuck E. Cheese Awarded Best in STEM Accreditation for Education Program
Pizza and entertainment chain Chuck E. Cheese’s STEAM-tastic Adventure program has been awarded a Best in STEM Accreditation Trustmark, Chuck E. Cheese Entertainment CEO David McKillips says. Children ages 3-11 can participate in the program, which promotes science,...
Pizza Pros Share Best Practices for Interviews and Hiring
What to know – and ask – when conducting pizzeria interviews In the pizza business, we often hear, “It's hard to find good people.” Or, “The labor market is challenging right now.” Well, so is training for the Olympics; but we want to be champions of our industry,...
Early-bird Deadline Approaching for PIE Awards
Pizza Today and Pizza Expo revive The PIE Awards to recognize top businesses in the U.S. pizza industry Is there any better combination than peer recognition and saving money? We thought not. Pizzerias have until May 30 to enter for The Pizza Industry Excellence (PIE)...
Global Pizza Party to Feed 20,000 on May 22, 2025
PizzaDAO to present fifth annual celebration in 400 cities worldwide PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (May 14, 2025) – May 22 marks 15 years since a Florida programmer paid 10,000 bitcoin for two pizzas – the first known transaction using cryptocurrency for real-world...
U.S. Pizza Co. Acquired by FoxDen Capital in Arkansas
Arkansas investment firm plans to refresh small pizzeria chain with community ties Little Rock, Arkansas-based U.S. Pizza Co. has been acquired by investment firm FoxDen Capital, company sources confirm to Pizza Today. U.S. Pizza Co. operates eight locations in...
Pizza Guys Launches Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust
Sacramento-Based Pizza Company Unveils New Crust Upgrade for Any Large Pizza SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 8, 2025) – Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based franchise known for fresh, high-quality pizza creations, launched a new premium crust experience: the Garlic Parmesan Stuffed...
Peter Piper Pizza Debuts Summer Pass With Up to 250 Games per Visit
New summer menu features ICEE Mango + Tajín and Cheddar Dippers PHOENIX (May 1, 2025) – Peter Piper Pizza, where “the fun is baked in,” is bringing even more reasons to visit this summer with the introduction of the all-new Summer Pass, offering families two months of...
How to Read a Financial Statement: A Guide for Pizzeria Owners
Use Financial Statements to Boost Your Pizzeria’s Success Running a pizzeria is so much more than tossing dough and perfecting your marinara sauce recipe. Sure, crafting that perfect pizza feels like a win, but when it comes to running a successful shop, you’ve got to...
Lynn’s Chicago Pizza, Chicago, Illinois | Pizza Destinations
Owners of Lynn's Chicago Pizza offer tasty gathering place for Chicago community Determined to bring a pizza option to their southside Chicago neighborhood, owners Lynn Humphreys and Brandon Bruner Sr. launched as a virtual pizzeria. It naturally progressed to a...
How Pizzeria Owners Can Access Financing with SBA Loans
Running a pizzeria isn’t just about making great dough. Often, it requires raising capital or – for those without investors – borrowing funds. For small business owners looking for accessible capital options, SBA loans can offer benefits beyond those provided through...