Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Leasecake Named 'Overall Lease Management Company of the Year' for Second Consecutive Year

PropTech Breakthrough Recognizes Leasecake's Continued Excellence in Real Estate Technology

Marco's Pizza CDO discusses new prototype, brand platform

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marco's Pizza introduced a new store design in the Boise, Idaho market, incorporating data-driven decisions, a modern atmosphere and cutting-edge technology to…

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands in Oregon

August 8, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its fifth Oregon location. The pizzeria, owned and operated by lifelong residents Jim and Jodee Smith, is in Medford, Oregon…

Pizza Factory expands West Coast footprint

August 6, 2024

Pizza Factory is adding to its West Coast footprint with an opening in Modesto, California on Aug. 7th, according to a press release.

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Pizza Hut franchisee could close more than 140 stores

July 24, 2024

A large Pizza Hut franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a financial dispute with the brand's parent company and EYM Group. EYM Group operates…

Rotolo's Craft & Crust launches in Mississippi

July 18, 2024

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened its first location in Mississippi. It's the 32nd location for Rotolo's across seven states, according to…

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…

PizzaForno expands into Manitoba in Canada

July 17, 2024

Automated pizzeria PizzaForno has expanded into Steinbach in Manatoba, Canada, according to a press release.

Riko's Pizza to expand Connecticut footprint

July 10, 2024

Riko's Pizza has inked deals for two locations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, bringing the brand's Connecticut footprint to six and its national locations…

Stoner's Pizza Joint franchisees to open 9 locations

July 8, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint has inked deals with four new franchisees, two in Texas and two in Florida. The Texas franchisees plan to open locations in Killeen, San…

Domino's Pizza franchisee opens 900th store in China

July 1, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., Domino's Pizza's master franchisee in China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China and the Macau Special Administrative…

Marco's Pizza opens 1st location in Mexico

June 27, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its first location in Mexico. The unit is franchised and is located in the Polanco neighborhood in Anzures. The store is part of a…

Donatos Pizza to enter Maryland

June 27, 2024

Donatos Pizza will enter Maryland with three initial locations in the DMV area (D.C., Maryland and Virginia). The restaurants are expected to open in Columbia…

Blaze Pizza refires brand with new menu, sense of purpose

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Blaze Pizza has refired its brand with 14 new menu items and a new logo.

PizzaForno lands on St. Simons Island, Georgia

June 18, 2024

Pizza lovers on St. Simons Island, Georgia, can now grab a hot, made-to-order pizza any time of day with the arrival of PizzaForno, an automated pizza chain…

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza inks 8 franchise deals

June 17, 2024

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza has inked eight development deals for franchises including several locations throughout Florida, as well as locations in Alabama…

Bahama Buck's Testimonial: Uncovering Franchise Efficiencies Through Unified Technology

In this video, Bahama Buck's Director of Field Operations Kippi Buchanan shares how her team's decision to move forward with Revel's cloud POS and order…

Italy-based Rosso Pomodoro expands into US

June 12, 2024

Rosso Pomodoro, Italy's largest Neapolitan pizza franchise, is launching franchise opportunities in the United States, offering entrepreneurs a chance to bring…