Pizza

Cooper’s Hawk exec named CEO of MOD Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 08, 2024

Beth Scott replaces co-founder Scott Svenson in the role. He is shifting to an executive chair position.

Papa Johns plans more marketing and more locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2024

The pizza delivery chain’s franchisees will increase their marketing contributions while the brand plans to add a new incentive to encourage new units. But it is also increasing its supply charges.

Financing

Domino's regains its momentum

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2023

The pizza chain is regaining delivery customers as profitability improves, thanks to better operations, staffing and higher prices. It is now focused on accelerating growth worldwide.

Marketing

Domino's wants to make sure your street gets plowed this winter

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2023

The pizza chain is giving out $500,000 worth of grants to communities for snow plowing services this season.

Premium

Financing

Third-party delivery alters the pizza landscape

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2023

The Bottom Line: Major pizza chains, notably Domino’s, have lost some valuable customers to companies like DoorDash.

Premium

Operations

Fast-casual pizza faces an existential crisis

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 02, 2023

Blaze Pizza is preparing for a brand relaunch, but the concept must first solve some fundamental problems laid bare by the pandemic. CEO Beto Guajardo outlines his strategy for profitability.

Financing