Why some pizza chains are struggling

Why are pizza chains having problems?

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the potential sales of Pizza Hut and Papa Johns, and what it means about both chains and the sector at large.

We also look at Starbucks and Little Caesars, both of which announced ChatGPT apps last week that could get AI more involved in the actual ordering decisions. 

Jersey Mike’s had another good year in 2025 and we talk about what that means about its potential IPO.

This week’s Technomic Talks segment features Senior Principal Rich Shank, who talks about menu prices and whether the economy is driving them up this year. 

On Tech Check, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski talks Toast and the drive-thru. 

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