Mountain Mike's Pizza Expands Significant Bay Area Presence with New Restaurant in East Palo Alto

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Adding Locations Throughout San Francisco Bay Area

Marco's Pizza signs 5-unit agreement with South Florida franchisees

July 25, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a five-unit agreement in the greater Fort Launderdale area. The first two stores will open this summer, with the remaining stores set…

Curry Pizza House expands into Southern California

July 25, 2023

San Francisco Bay-area pizza concept Curry Pizza House has opened its first Southern California location in Lake Forest, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands in Fresno, California

July 21, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a fifth location in Fresno, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisee Sarbjot "Sarb" Singh Mehrok.

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 3rd unit in Denver market

July 20, 2023

Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened a location in Littleton, Colorado, marking the brand's third entry into the greater Denver market, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens Newest California Restaurant in Fresno

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Throughout the Central Valley with Fifth Fresno-Area Location

Sbarro celebrates 700th unit opening

July 19, 2023

Sbarro celebrated the opening of the brand's 700th store on July 14 in Peachtree Mall in Columbus, Georgia. It's the 52nd store to open this year. The brand…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Ranked in Entrepreneur’s First-Ever List of Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Proudly Named Alongside Numerous Prominent Brands

Slice House by Tony Gemignani a 'slice' of heaven

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani has launched franchising for his Slice House by Tony Gemignani brand. With eight open and 34 in development, the company is…

Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room to open in Kansas hotel

July 13, 2023

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom has inked a deal with Core Hospitality for an Old Chicago location inside the new Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center in…

Oath Pizza to open 1st California location

July 12, 2023

Oath Pizza will launch its first California location in El Segundo on Aug. 5. The unit is located at 720 S. Allied Way Unit B within The Works shopping center…

Papa Johns franchise group eyeing Iraq

July 11, 2023

A Papa Johns franchisee is looking to take the brand to Iraq in 2024, according to an Iraqi News report.

Franchisee opens 6th Marco's Pizza unit in Orlando

July 5, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened its latest location in Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…

Donatos opens restaurants in Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina

June 21, 2023

Donatos opened two restaurants today. The brand launched a store in the Charleston, South Carolina market and one in the Savannah, Georgia market, according to…

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.

Flynn Restaurant Group LP to acquire Pizza Hut Australia

June 8, 2023

Flynn Restaurant Group LP will acquire Pizza Hut Australia, purchasing nearly 260 Pizza Hut restaurants in the country. Terms of the agreement were not…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens New Utah Restaurant in Hurricane

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Throughout the West with Sixth Beehive State Location

Papa John's International acquires 91 UK stores

June 5, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has acquired restaurants previously operated by the M25 division of Drake Food Service International in the United Kingdom.

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.