Franchising News & Media

Mountain Mike's Pizza adds 2nd Arizona unit

April 18, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second Arizona unit and it's located in Chandler. The restaurant is owned and operated by Pelican Food Concepts, according…

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Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.

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Mr. Gatti's relaunches franchise efforts

April 13, 2022

Mr. Gatti's has launched a renewed franchise program, resulting in six units added to its 2022 pipeline with more than 20 openings slated by year's end…

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Russo's inks deal for Qatar

April 12, 2022

Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has inked a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, according to a press release.

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Mici Italian inks 30-unit deal with Smashburger franchisee

April 7, 2022

Mici Italian, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant is coming on strong in Phoenix, Arizona, signing a 30-unit deal with Lucas Farnham, who owns several Black…

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Pizza Guys opens restaurant in Redding, California

April 7, 2022

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys is expanding its California presence by opening a location in Redding, California. The unit is owned by Joben Khatkar and his…

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California Pizza Kitchen inks 2 international deals

April 6, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen has announced the signing of two international franchise agreements with plans to open seven international restaurants and two airport…

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Cicis Pizza opens in Lakewood, Colorado

April 5, 2022

Cicis Pizza has announced the grand opening of its store in Lakewood, Colorado. The pizza buffet concept is located at 6759 W. Colfax Ave. An event to…

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Donatos to expand Florida footprint

April 5, 2022

Donatos is expanding throughout Southwest Florida. The pizza chain's latest push to expand includes a three-store deal in Fort Myers with Herwig Enterprises…

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Papa John’s International refranchises stake in joint venture

April 4, 2022

Papa John's International Inc. has refranchised its majority stake in a joint venture with Blue and Silver Ventures, Ltd.

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Pizza Guys to open in San Carlos, California

April 1, 2022

Pizza Guys is expanding its California footprint with a location in San Carlos, California, owned by franchisee Huan Hoang.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens milestone unit

March 28, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Woodland, California, marking the brand's 250th location nationwide. The Mountain Mike's Pizza location is the…

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Sbarro to expand footprint by 100 units in 2022

March 28, 2022

Pizza chain Sbarro plans to open more than 100 company and franchise locations in 2022, according to a press release.

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Russo’s New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen's experience, craftsmanship make it stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Russo's New York Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen has 54 units backed by a long history of experience and craftsmanship. After a rebrand, the company is poised for…

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Pizza Factory signs deal for Oakland, California

March 22, 2022

Pizza Factory has inked a deal to further expand in Oakland, California. Gagandeep Cheema and Yadvir Kaur's first restaurant is set to open in the fall of…

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Oath Pizza to open in Los Angeles

March 18, 2022

Oath Pizza will open three units in the greater Los Angeles area, with the first opening in fall 2022, according to a press release.

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Blaze Pizza signs franchise agreement for Chattanooga

March 17, 2022

Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement to expand the brand's presence in Chattanooga, bringing three units to southern Tennessee, according to a press…

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Marco's signs 46 unit deal for Phoenix

March 17, 2022

Marco's Pizza has inked a 46 store deal in Phoenix, according to a company press release.

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Pie Five Pizza opens in Skokie, Illinois

March 15, 2022

Pie Five Pizza has returned to Skokie, Illinois. The new location is owned and operated by local franchisee Marwan Murrar, according to a press release.

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Papa John’s franchisor not shuttering Russia locations any time soon

March 15, 2022

The Papa John's franchisor for 190 stores in Russia has no plans to close stores despite Papa John's International suspending all corporate operations in the…

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