National pizza chain makes makes surprising name change

A national pizza chain temporarily changed its name ahead of football season. This came after the chain was announced to be sold by its parent company, Yum!. The exact reasons for the name change and broader implications remain unclear from available reporting.

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National story. 4 articles from 4 sources. Updated Aug 21, 2026.

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National pizza chain makes makes surprising name change