As consumer interest in high-protein, GLP-1-friendly menu options continues to rise across the restaurant industry, Blaze Pizza is providing guests with a new, craveable option designed to satisfy ...

John Owen told Restaurant Dive that working shoulder to shoulder with employees at the chain’s restaurants increased his ...

It’s a common trope that all pizza is good pizza, and while that's philosophically true, pizza that’s made fresh to order in a wood-fired oven is on another level. Nothing that’s made hours ago and ...

Blaze Pizza launched its GLP-1-friendly pizza today, Jan. 7. With almost 60 grams of protein, Blaze’s Protein-zza is made ...

Blaze Pizza is expanding its menu with a new limited-time offering aimed at protein-focused diners. Launching January 7, the ...

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Blaze Pizza launched five new pizzas on Wednesday in ...

Ahead of the pandemic, Blaze Pizza often grabbed headlines as the “fastest-growing restaurant chain ever.” It ran from two to ...

Casual-dining chain Houlihan’s has closed at least four restaurants abruptly in recent weeks, and five since late 2025. The company’s website now lists 22 locations, down from 29 at the end of 2024 ...

With career roots that include McDonald's and Subway, Owen brings deep franchising experience to the fast-casual pizza brand.

John Owen is tasked with improving the shrinking chain’s menu and operations to insulate it from the fast casual pizza sector ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. As a brand considered a pioneer in the "Build Your Own" ...