PIADA IN THE NEWS
1.46 billion earned media views in 2025 — Forbes, AP, Yahoo!, MSN and 120+ placements covering Piada's breakout growth
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1.46B
2025 Media Views
121+
Media Placements
68%
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Tier-1 National Outlets
“Piada represents the next generation of fast-casual Italian dining, combining authentic street food tradition with modern operational excellence.”
— QSR Magazine
“With industry-leading AUVs and a category all to itself, Piada is positioned to be one of the breakout growth stories of the next decade.”
— Nation's Restaurant News
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Recent Growth News
120+ earned media placements and 1.46 billion views in 2025 — spanning Forbes, AP, Yahoo!, MSN, and every major industry trade publication covering Piada's acceleration.
Piada Italian Street Food coming to Stone Hill Town Center
Piada Italian Street Food is expanding into the Austin market with a new location at Stone Hill Town Center in Pflugerville.
Piada Italian Street Food now open in Schertz
Piada Italian Street Food has opened its newest location in Schertz, expanding its presence in the greater San Antonio market.
Next-gen restaurant tech: practical, profitable, and back-of-house focused
NRN features Piada's approach to next-generation restaurant technology with a focus on practical, profitable back-of-house innovation.
Menu Tracker: Piada Italian Street Food introduces Burrata Marinara
NRN's Menu Tracker features Piada's Burrata Marinara LTO as a notable menu innovation in fast-casual.
Piada Italian Street Food Launches Burrata Marinara LTO as Part of Menu Innovation Strategy
Piada launches the Burrata Marinara LTO, showcasing continued commitment to culinary innovation.
Piada Brings Back Stickscription for 2026, Offering Daily Perks to Loyalty Program Members
Loyalty360 covers Piada's third annual Stickscription loyalty program — a best-in-class customer engagement initiative.
Chris Doody — Media & Interviews
Founder & CEO Chris Doody's thought leadership across podcasts, publications, video interviews, and industry conferences.
Chris Doody — Serial Restaurant Builder
Before Piada, Chris Doody co-founded Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, growing it into a publicly traded company with over 100 locations. He knows what it takes to build a national restaurant brand from the ground up.
The Piada concept was born during a trip to Rimini, Italy, where Chris was captivated by the street vendors rolling fresh piadas — thin Italian flatbreads filled with meats, cheeses, and vegetables. He sketched the concept on a cocktail napkin that same night.
That napkin became a restaurant. That restaurant became a category. Today, Piada Italian Street Food is one of the fastest-growing concepts in fast casual, with a proven model and a runway to 1,000+ locations.
Bravo/Brio → Piada → The Next Chapter
Entrepreneur Chris Doody — Founder & CEO of Piada Italian Street Food
Chris Doody shares his entrepreneurial journey and vision for Piada Italian Street Food.
Piada has earned the right to grow — 14 years after launch
Nation's Restaurant News profiles Chris Doody and Piada's growth story, exploring how 14 years of disciplined brand building has earned the chain the right to scale.
A Tale of 2 Fast-Casuals — MenuDirections Conference
Featured at MenuDirections conference, where Piada's SVP of culinary and menu innovation spoke about the brand's origin and growth story.
Take-Away with Sam Oches — Piada Growth Discussion
Chris Doody joins Sam Oches on the Take-Away podcast to discuss Piada's growth trajectory, category creation, and strategic vision.
Piada Spotlight — Chris Doody
An in-depth spotlight on Piada founder Chris Doody, exploring his vision, leadership philosophy, and the brand's journey.
Media Kit
Access official Piada brand assets, logos, photography, and company information for editorial use.
Brand Logos
Official Piada logos in multiple formats and colorways
Fact Sheet
Key stats, milestones, and brand story at a glance
Brand Guidelines
Colors, typography, and visual identity standards
Opens in Dropbox · Includes all brand assets and press materials