Pizza chain known for Hot-N-Ready pizzas and affordable pricing
Little Caesars debuted $7.99 Four-N-One Stix nationwide, a 16-piece shareable breadstick product in four flavors. The launch signals a broader pizza QSR arms race for group snacking occasions against Domino's and Papa Johns.
March 24, 2026
Domino's and Pizza Hut are running nearly identical sub-$10 any-pizza deals at the same time. With Pizza Hut closing 250 locations and Papa John's shuttering 300, the pizza value war is no longer a marketing tactic. It is a restructuring event.
March 24, 2026
One year after California raised its fast food minimum wage to $20 per hour, a UCSC study and franchise-level data reveal the real costs: 12% fewer labor hours at McDonald's locations, 8-12% menu price increases, and an acceleration of automation investment across major chains.
March 24, 2026
Domino's has transformed from a regional pizza delivery chain into one of the most technologically advanced QSR brands in the world. The company's digital transformation over the last 15 years has mad
March 21, 2026
Marco's Pizza franchise costs range from $287,000 to $807,000. With 1,100+ locations and targeting 80+ new stores in 2026, the brand focuses on quality ingredients and Roma-style pizza.
March 20, 2026
Fast food used to mean cheap. Now a McDonald's meal costs $12 to $14 and customers are noticing. Here's how we got here and what chains are doing about it.
March 20, 2026