Franchise Focus
How two young entrepreneurs are giving Pizza Guys a new face in SoCal
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
United by high school sports and a passion for a distinct pizza brand, friends My Phan and Edward Phan overcame financial and logistical hurdles to launch two…
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The fixer-upper franchisee: How Chris Patel turned neglected Papa Johns locations into a 70-store powerhouse
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
An entrepreneur with a background in finance leveraged his business acumen and a keen eye for opportunity to grow his Papa Johns franchise from four to 7…
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The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…
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Marco’s Pizza franchisee leads with passion, product, people
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Marco's Pizza franchisee Robert Pina recently inked a deal for one of Marco's Pizza's biggest franchising agreements.
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Mr Gatti's franchise dream comes true for long-time fans
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, new Mr Gatti's franchisees, are learning what the brand is all about.
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Little Caesars franchisee enjoys benefits of franchise system
July 18, 2024
Little Caesars franchisee Tara Charters has been running two stores in Canada for over a decade. She says the franchise system offers benefits that are hard to…
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How a Toppers Pizza franchisee thrives on campus life, fun
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tish Howard operates the Toppers Pizza franchise on the campus of Texas Christian University. With college students as built-in clientele, the pizzeria has an…
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Marco's Pizza franchisees lean into culture, training
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason fell in love with Marco's Pizza and have since opened seven units in Virginia.
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Hungry Howie's franchisee credits his people for success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Hungry Howie's franchisee David Plait owns 21 Hungry Howie's locations and says helping his employees succeed also helps his own businesses.
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Papa Johns franchisee becomes mogul in his own franchise
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.
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Young entrepreneur turns 1 Donatos Pizza unit into 4
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Spence Sheldon opened his first Donatos Pizza franchise in 2018. Today he has four under his belt and is ready to grow even more now that his systems and…
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How corporate, family support help one Little Caesars franchisee succeed
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Brent Armstrong didn't start his career in pizza knowing he wanted to own a pizzeria. With the support of his family and Little Caesars' corporate team, he now…
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Young Pizza Guys franchisee brings fresh perspective to business
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Kaitlynn Caster became a Pizza Guys franchisee at the tender age of 24. Here are the lessons she's learned and the challenges she's faced.
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Franchise focus: Franchising a family affair at Little Caesars
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Little Caesars is no lightweight brand when it comes to succeeding at franchising. Find out the keys to the brand's success in this interview with Craig…
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At Spin Pizza, growth means rolling right into community's 'embrace'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Spin Pizza Founding Partner Ed Brownell discusses how the brand's recent rebranding will help it grow.
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