Papa John's buying bankrupt franchises

April 23, 2012

Papa John's will pay a total of $5.25 million to buy Colorado and Minnesota franchises currently owned by Baltimore-based PJCOMN Acquisition Corp., which is…

MOD Pizza announces sixth location

April 23, 2012

MOD Pizza has announced that it will open its sixth Seattle-area location at the newly renovated Seattle Center Armory/Center House on June 16.

Pizza Hut China continues to drive big profits

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands' worldwide operating profit grew 15 percent in Q1.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza top-your-own concept opening in California

April 18, 2012

The founders of Wetzel's Pretzels plan on opening a top-your-own pizza concept – Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza – near the University of California Irvine Campus this…

Franchise lending on a steady upswing

April 17, 2012

Franchise lending has steadily increased throughout the past 12 months, according to the new monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International Franchise…

Straw Hat Pizza to debut in Georgia

April 17, 2012

California-based Straw Hat Pizza will open its first franchise in Georgia later this month, in the National Plaza shopping center in Augusta.

Domino's India launches three new pizzas

April 16, 2012

Domino's Pizza India has introduced three new pizzas for both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. The new offerings include Five Peppers (vegetarian)…

Lou Malnati's opens 34th restaurant

April 16, 2012

Chicago pizza staple Lou Malnati's has opened its 34th restaurant in Shorewood, a suburb located southwest of the Windy City.

America's Incredible Pizza Company reports positive sales

April 12, 2012

America's Incredible Pizza Company, a family entertainment center with nine locations nationwide and two in Mexico, has released several positive figures this…

Flippin' Pizza signs 7-unit franchise deal

April 12, 2012

Current Flippin' Pizza franchisee Brett Silver has signed on a new development agreement with the brand to open seven new locations in Montgomery County, Md.

Mellow Mushroom grows in Texas

April 12, 2012

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its newest unit in Southlake, Texas, on April 16. This Mellow is located in the Gateway Shopping Center, within miles of…

Pizza Hut aims to double Quebec presence

April 11, 2012

Pizza Hut plans to double its Quebec presence to 80 units in the next two to five years. According to the Montreal Gazette, the province has 40 Pizza Hut…

Power Pizzeria secures first franchise deal

April 10, 2012

EJ Martinez unveiled a franchise model for his Power Pizzeria concept earlier this year with an intent to grow the brand nationally and internationally…

Papa Murphy's to double Kansas City presence

April 10, 2012

Papa Murphy's plans to add five new stores in Kansas City, Mo., this year, in addition to its existing 25 in the market. Throughout the next few years, the…

Pizza Nova wins top franchising award

April 10, 2012

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) has named Pizza Nova as the grand prize winner of the 2012 CFA Awards of Excellence in Franchising and Gold Winner in…

Pizza Patrón tests by-the-slice program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also testing a fountain service in a new California unit.

Domino's UK franchisee deploys store reporting software system

April 4, 2012

Domino's Pizza UK multi-unit franchisee, Sheermans Limited, has contracted to use the Domino's PULSE Franchise Office System and PULSE Polling System in 2…

Papa Murphy's forecasts large growth in Canada

April 4, 2012

Papa Murphy's International has announced the appointment of its Canada franchise rights to Papa M Pizza Canada Inc. The master franchisee is accelerating Papa…

Pie Five Pizza Co. opens sixth unit

April 2, 2012

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its sixth restaurant nine months after making its debut. The new unit is located on the…

Godfather's Pizza franchisee deploys Coca-Cola Freestyle

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

March 30, 2012

At least two Godfather's Pizza units in the Kansas City, Mo., market have deployed the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, which offers 106 varieties of beverages…