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Benny Blanco posted a TikTok documenting a five-day diet of only Domino’s large thin-crust pizza, starting at 152.2 pounds and ending at 147.5 pounds (a 4.7-pound loss), with clips including time on a date with wife Selena Gomez who appears in the video.
Point Pleasant Beach’s Joey Tomato’s owner defends a policy that bars customers from cutting their own birthday cake in the restaurant after a video of a confrontation went viral, saying the rules protect food safety, liability, and the brand, while supporters say it turned a family celebration into a public dispute and social media backlash continues.
MTY Group announced it will close 45–50 Papa Murphy’s locations over the next six to nine months after a performance review found the take-and-bake chain underperforming, a move meant to reduce losses and refocus resources on stronger brands. The closures come as MTY manages a large portfolio and Papa Murphy’s US presence has fallen from 1,168 stores in 2023 to 1,014 in 2025, with further shutter plans possible.
Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, Priscilla Presley’s son, defended a GoFundMe to seed an affordable organic pizza business from his driveway, seeking $5,500 with about $3,000 of his own money; he’s offering free pizzas to donors and says the funds will cover a conventional oven, while noting he has a budget and isn’t asking his mother for money; as of Sunday, roughly $2,880 had been raised amid mixed reactions from fans.
Pittsburgh's pizza scene expands outward with four new spots—Muns Pizza in Brighton Heights, Penn Avenue Pizza & Steaks on the Bloomfield/Lawrenceville border, A Slice of New York Squared on the South Side, and Burghers Highline—showcasing elevated ingredients, longer fermentation, and inventive takes on the classic slice while keeping prices approachable.
A proposed New York bill would ban potassium bromate, a key additive in bromated flours, potentially forcing thousands of pizzerias and bagel shops to switch to unbromated flours, affecting dough rest, texture, and costs; while some celebrate the health benefits, bakers warn the transition could be disruptive, though a one-year grace period is planned if the bill passes.
London is emerging as a global pizza destination, blending Neapolitan, New York and Roman techniques into a distinctly London-style pie. New restaurants and investors are fueling growth (Breadstall, Carmela’s, Napoli on the Road), with critics praising the quality; the scene is booming and some say London could host the world’s best pizza.
Experts identify 10 common pizza-ordering mistakes to avoid, such as loading too many veggie or other toppings (which can release moisture and sog the crust) and straying from classic toppings. Avoid overloading a single pie or trying half-light sauce/half-light cheese, which can be confusing. Don’t order a pie pre-cut, and choose a crust that can support heavy toppings. Reheat takeout in a hot oven for a few minutes to restore heat and crisp, and if you have dietary restrictions, ask about gluten-free or vegan options. For groups, consider separate pies instead of one overloaded pizza to keep flavors balanced.
Domino’s Pizza beat expectations with 3.7% same-store sales growth and $1.54 billion in revenue, pushing shares higher as CEO Russell Weiner says the company is just getting started and could double its business and market share, driven by value pricing, higher traffic, and stronger demand from lower-income diners amid rivals Pizza Hut and Papa John’s struggles.
During a Florida cold snap, a North Palm Beach pizzeria used tail meat from a cold-stunned invasive iguana on a pizza called 'the Everglades,' a move that sparked debate over culinary novelty vs wildlife ethics after the state allowed capture of cold-stunned iguanas.
Catch-a-Fire Pizza, a popular Cincinnati pizza chain, has closed three of its four locations in Blue Ash, College Hill, and Lebanon, leaving only the Westwood location open, despite being named Midwest Pizza Company of the Year in 2023.
Sally's Apizza, a renowned New Haven-style pizzeria, plans to open 255 new locations across 12 states starting in 2026, including 25 in New York, as part of its expansion efforts.
Yum! Brands is exploring selling Pizza Hut due to declining sales and increased competition, with the brand struggling to prove its value amid rising prices and a crowded market, despite maintaining quality and nostalgic appeal.
Domino's Pizza is launching its first brand refresh in 13 years, featuring brighter colors, bolder fonts, new packaging, and a catchy jingle 'Dommmino's' voiced by Shaboozey, aimed at modernizing its image and appealing to new generations of pizza lovers.
In October 2024, at least 85 people in Wisconsin experienced THC intoxication after consuming pizza made with THC-infused oil from a shared kitchen, leading to the restaurant's temporary closure and a CDC investigation, which confirmed unintentional contamination from the shared THC oil.