Military vets launch Little Caesars store in Missouri

May 26, 2022

Military vets Mechelle and Thomas Fitzgerald have launch a Little Caesars restaurant in Marshfield, Missouri.

Papa Gino’s expands footprint into Walmart, Market Basket stores

May 23, 2022

Papa Gino's, a New England pizzeria, is expanding its retail frozen pizza into nearly 600 Walmart, Market Basket and Hannaford store locations across 22 states…

Riko’s Pizza adds another store to the brand roster

May 20, 2022

Riko's Pizza is getting ready to open its latest franchise store, this time in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Pizza Guys expands Los Angeles footprint

May 19, 2022

Pizza Guys, based in Sacramento, California, is expanding its Los Angeles footprint with the opening of a store in Chatsworth.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza expanding in Texas

May 17, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has signed two multi-unit expansion deals in Texas. They are for three units each.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens California location

May 16, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Daly City, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Gagan Singh and Raja Sethi…

Pizza Ranch focuses on small-town operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch focuses on towns with populations of 5,000 and less. Pizza Marketplace talked with Adrie Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch's founder and…

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Marco's Pizza makes adjustments to franchise development program

May 2, 2022

Marco's Pizza has revealed major enhancements to its franchise development program. The company has a goal of 1,500 units by the end of 2023, according to a…

PizzaWala's ready to franchise using family recipes, experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Michigan-based PizzaWala's uses family recipes steeped in Indian tradition. After the pandemic halted efforts to grow, the concept is ready to franchise.

P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.

Pizza Factory expanding Washington footprint

April 27, 2022

Pizza Factory has signed an agreement to further expand in Redmond, Washington. New franchisees and business entrepreneurs Taranjit Sekhon and Arshdeep Brar…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Atascadero, California

April 27, 2022

Mountain Mike's has opened in Atascadero, California, marking the brand's first location in San Louis Obispo County, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza to open in Gainsville, Florida

April 25, 2022

Marco's Pizza will open its first Gainsville, Florida store, on May 2 according to a report in The Gainsville Sun.

Curry Pizza House to open 2nd Texas location

April 22, 2022

Curry Pizza House will open a location in Frisco, Texas, later this year. The Indian-fusion pizza brand is based in California and has a franchise location in…

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen inks 5-unit deal in Qatar

April 21, 2022

Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, fulfilling a key geographic goal in the…

Artichoke Basille's Pizza expands Arizona footprint

April 21, 2022

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is expanding its Arizona footprint with the opening of a second Phoenix location. That brings the brand's count in Arizona to three…

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom makes Florida debut

April 19, 2022

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom will open its first Florida location on May 3. The restaurant, in Brooksville, will be run by Rod and Cat Scott and…

Pizza Guys opening in Bakersfield, California

April 19, 2022

Sacramento, California-based Pizza Guys will expand its California presence when a Bakersfield location opens this month.