Singas Famous Pizza to open in Maryland

December 9, 2024

New York legacy pizzeria brand Singas Famous Pizza is opening a location in Catonsville, Maryland, according to a wmar2news report.

Mountain Mike's Pizza accelerates Texas expansion

December 2, 2024

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Keller, Texas, the brand's nineth location in Texas. It has plans for 40 more in the Lone Star…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 3rd Idaho restaurant

November 25, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second location in Meridian, Idaho, marking the brand's third unit in the state, according to a press release.

Stoner's Pizza Joint burns bright as it grows

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint has 50 units and will build another 15 next year. With its systems and franchising down, owner John Stetson expects the brand to excel as…

Mountain Mike's to open in Las Vegas

November 22, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza is set to open in Las Vegas this December, marking the brand's first Clark County location and the fourth unit in Nevada, according to a…

Toppers Pizza to expand Wisconsin footprint with Monona-McFarland store

November 20, 2024

Toppers Pizza is opening a location in the Monona-McFarland area of Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Craveworthy acquires Fresh Brothers Pizza

November 18, 2024

Craveworthy Brands has acquired Fresh Brothers Pizza, a California-based pizza brand with over 20 locations.

Dough Boy Pizza: a chef-driven, tech-enabled pizza powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Classically trained chef Erica Barrett went from Southern cooking to fast casual pizza when she opened Dough Boy Pizza. The brand is slated to have 10 units by…

California Pizza Kitchen enters 1st major domestic franchise deal

November 12, 2024

California Pizza Kitchen has launched its domestic franchising program. The brand is franchising in select U.S. markets, both new and existing. CPK has inked…

Blaze Pizza inks deal targeting Southern California

November 12, 2024

Blaze Pizza has inked a five-unit development deal with Red Phoenix Group LLC, owned b y Ray Luthra and family, to target the Southern California market…

Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…

Donatos Pizza enters Texas

November 8, 2024

Donatos Pizza has entered Texas with a location in Frisco, according to a press release.

Little Caesars to debut Canadian unit in Mississauga, Ontario

November 7, 2024

Little Caesars will open an express store in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 8. The location is inside the Wayport Convenience store located in the Mobil…

Little Caesars to open in Cambodia

November 5, 2024

Little Caesars will open its doors in Cambodia on Nov. 10 with a grand opening celebration, according to a press release.

Snappy's 2nd act: Pizza chain reinvents itself for the future

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Snappy is under new ownership who is moving the company forward in both operations and franchising.

Toppers Pizza to expand in Nebraska

October 28, 2024

Toppers Pizza is set to expand its presence in Nebraska. Franchisees Ross Lerner and Lori Irvin recently acquired four existing Toppers Pizza locations — two…

Timber Pizza Company to open 3rd location

October 25, 2024

Timber Pizza Company is opening its third traditional brick-and-mortar location, a franchised unit, in McLean, Virginia, this November, according to a press…

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 50th pizzeria nationwide

October 24, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint recently opened its 50th restaurant, which is located in San Marcos, Texas. Stoner's has opened 16 locations since January and is on track…

Blaze Pizza to expand Idaho footprint

October 18, 2024

Blaze Pizza will open a location in Meridian, Idaho, on Oct. 22. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Denny, Chase and Drew Wagstaff…

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