Franchising News & Media
Marco's Pizza receives co-branding investment from Family Video
February 14, 2012
Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has partnered with Family Video for a co-branding opportunity that will expand the Marco's footprint throughout the country.
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Restaurants adapt to 'new normal' with efficiency, innovation
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mergers and acquisitions market won't be as active in 2012.
read nowPapa Murphy's sales up 10 percent in 2011
February 13, 2012
Papa Murphy's International has announced its total U.S. systemwide sales grew to $702 million in 2011, up more than 10 percent from 2010. The take-and-bake…
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Pizza Inn profits drop on Pie Five investment
February 9, 2012
Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. reported results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, including a decrease in net income – from $0.3 million to $0.1 million …
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Yum! Brands to continue bullish growth after posting 30% profit
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands has found its sweet spot in China, posting 19 percent same-store sales growth in that country in 2011. The company reported…
read nowPizza Ranch adds heat to its menu with two new savory items
February 2, 2012
Pizza Ranch has added a new Brushfire Pizza and Santa Fe Salad to its buffet menu.
read nowCiCi's Pizza outlines numerous 2012 initiatives
February 1, 2012
Texas-based CiCi's Pizza has announced its 2012 growth plans to support its continuing 10-year "Build the Brand" initiative to add 500 new restaurants by 2020.
read nowPie Five Pizza Co. opens fifth unit
January 30, 2012
Pie Five Pizza Co. is celebrating the grand opening of its fifth location on North Dallas Parkway near Beltline and the North Dallas Tollway in Texas. To…
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Naked Pizza's frozen line expands
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Grocers in three states now selling new item.
read nowGrimaldi's continues Texas expansion
January 27, 2012
Grimaldi's Pizzeria has announced plans for its newest location in Grapevine, Texas. The new restaurant will open in the spring and features 2,995-square-feet…
read nowFigaro's acquisition of Nick 'N' Willy's completed
January 24, 2012
Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc. has announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the 17 unit Nick 'N' Willy's chain of take & bake…
read nowVocelli Pizza's focus on local marketing boosts sales
January 19, 2012
Pittsburgh-based Vocelli Pizza shifted its strategy at a company convention in mid-2010 to focus more on local marketing efforts. Franchisees have committed to…
read nowPizza Hut's largest franchisee acquires 36 more units
January 19, 2012
NPC International Inc., the largest franchisee of any restaurant concept in the U.S., continues to grow its footprint with the new acquisition of 36 Pizza Hut…
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Pizza Hut listed among top global brands
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Based on financial performance and brand strength, Pizza Hut was listed as No. 81 on Interbrand’s top 100 global brands of 2011.
read nowFalbo Brothers Pizzeria showcasing local musicians
January 15, 2012
Falbo Brothers Pizzeria has opened a Fort Collins, Colo., location which showcases local musicians weekly.
read nowRusso's New York Pizzeria ready for expansion
January 15, 2012
Houston-based Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen have implemented plans for further expand throughout the south. The brands will…
read nowFuel Pizza expands beyond the Carolinas
January 12, 2012
Fuel Pizza, which has 11 units in North and South Carolina, is set to open its first Washington, D.C., location next week.
read nowYum! Brands to double KFC footprint in Africa
January 10, 2012
Yum! Brands has plans to expand its KFC brand into seven more African countries throughout the year, adding 100 new stores.
read nowLittle Sheep approves Yum! Brands' takeover proposal
January 8, 2012
Yum! Brands Inc. has announced that the proposal for the privatization of China-based Little Sheep Group Ltd. by way of a scheme of arrangement has been…
read nowBoston Pizza adds seven new restaurants to royalty fund
January 5, 2012
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Boston Pizza International Inc. has adjusted its Royalties Income Fund to include the royalties from seven new restaurants…
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