Pizza Hut has introduced Crafted Flatzz, a line of personal-size pizzas, in 20 countries, starting with the US. The pizzas, which feature hand-stretched crusts and are tailored to adult palates, are priced at $5 each until 5 p.m. in the US. The American offerings include Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch, The Ultimate, Three Cheese and Pepperoni Duo.

As part of its ongoing partnership with the NFL, Applebee's is launching the Ultimate Trio promotion for the second year as the league's Official Grill Bar. The restaurant is promoting the deal with a new NFL-themed ad campaign featuring Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and NFL players Ashton Jeanty and C.J. Stroud.

Concise, open-ended questions that end cleanly at the question mark and refrain from adding extra ideas or choices are key to eliciting valuable and unexpected insights, writes Shane Snow, an author and leadership expert. We ask wordy questions that suggest answers as a way to make ourselves and others more comfortable, Snow notes, but it reduces the possibility of learning something new.

Hotel phone systems remain essential for guest safety and operational efficiency, especially during emergencies when in-room phones are more reliable than mobile apps, writes Joseph DeCiantis of Think Simplicity. Modern, cloud-based phone systems integrate with property management software, automate tasks and reduce costs, making them a smart investment for hoteliers.

Turnover rates in the leisure and hospitality industry spike during summer, reaching 5.04%, compared with 4.28% in other months, according to ADP Research. Hospitality businesses can mitigate this by retaining employees, which is more cost-effective than hiring new ones. Strategies such as frequent check-ins and "stay" interviews can help identify and address employee concerns early, fostering a supportive work environment.

Micro-cations, short getaways lasting less than four nights, are becoming a mainstream travel trend among US travelers, according to the 2025 Vacation Confidence Index from Allianz Partners USA. Connor Smith of IHG Hotels & Resorts recommends cities such as San Francisco, Chicago and Atlanta as ideal destinations for micro-cations because of their accessibility and vibrant cultural experiences.

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Nothing Bundt Cakes is introducing its Score Some Joy Sweepstakes, which will let a fan win an "all-expenses-paid trip for two to the most anticipated football game of the year." "Nothing Bundt Cakes is all about joy, and we're partnering with SNICKERS® to bring fans a delicious new flavor -- and launching a sweepstakes with Erin Andrews to make game day even sweeter," said CEO Dolf Berle.