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.

Russo’s New York Pizzeria inks deal for Manila, Philippines

May 26, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria has announced the brand's first location in Manila, Philippines. The deal was inked with franchise brand Le Frank Group.

Blaze Pizza taps Qu to boost order, operational efficiencies

May 23, 2023

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is deploying the Qu unified commerce platform, a cloud-native system, to improve ordering and operational efficiency across its entire…

Highlights: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit 2023

This past March, restaurant industry leaders gathered in Miami for the 7th annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Louisville, Kentucky-based Parlour to begin franchising

May 11, 2023

Parlour, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is launching franchising, according to a report in the Courier Journal.

Slice House rolls out national franchise program

May 9, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani is launching its first franchise program. Since opening its original location in 2010, alongside Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San…

Pizza Pizza launches PZA Pizzeria concept in Mexico

May 1, 2023

Pizza Pizza Limited has opened two PZA Pizzeria restaurants in Guadalajara and Ajijic, Mexico. PZA Pizzeria is an affiliated brand of Pizza Pizza Limited…

Blaze Pizza inks deal for Bahrain

April 25, 2023

Blaze Pizza is firing up its international expansion in Bahrain. The deal with NAD Holdings is a multi-unit deal that will acquire two existing Blaze Pizzas…

California Pizza Kitchen launches domestic re-franchising program

April 24, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen has announced the launch of the brand's refranchising program as part of its domestic franchise offering. The brand is seeking…

Pizza Inn opens another Oklahoma location

April 20, 2023

Pizza Inn has opened a store in Enid, Oklahoma at 702 East Maine.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar focuses on house-made ingredients to stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar makes the majority of its items in-house. Yes, labor is intensive, but the quality of food is outstanding and sets the brand…

Hunt Brothers Pizza seeks to expand in Western NY

April 14, 2023

Hunt Brothers Pizza has partnered with TBHC Delivers, has announced the brand's availability in Western New York, according to a press release.

Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India

April 7, 2023

Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…

Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…

Hiring and retention trouble? Invest in your people!

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel at Restaurant at the Franchising Innovation Summit discussed issues around hiring/retention and the value of investing in employees in pay, benefits…

Donatos franchisee becomes 2nd largest in system

March 23, 2023

Donatos franchise partner Bill Aseere, along with business partners Mike Ash and Mark Halpin with Space Cowboys Restaurant Group, have taken ownership of 1…

Peter Piper Pizza opens 15th unit in El Paso

March 22, 2023

Peter Piper Pizza has opened another location in El Paso, Texas, marking the brand's 15th unit in the city, according to a KFOX14 report.

Ohio-based Plaza Pizza to expand into several states

March 21, 2023

Columbus, Ohio-based Plaza Pizza will increase its footprint in its home state and will expand into Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Plaza Pizza…

Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.