From Founder to franchisee: How Chronic Tacos built a Brand still breaking through

In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Tacos, and Caleb Walker, multi-unit franchisee and…

From Florida favorite to franchise frontier: The rise of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, a quick-service Italian restaurant that began as a beloved mom-and-pop pizzeria in Boca Raton, is now expanding nationwide through…

Pollo Campero VP talks competition, standing out

In an episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb interviews Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for…

Mountain Mike's Pizza inks 3-unit deal in Virginia

May 22, 2025

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has inked a three-unit development deal in Northern Virginia, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream unveils prototype in Florida

May 22, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has entered Florida with a location in Navarre that opened last month. The brand has a record turnout for its prototype…

The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…

Rotolo's Craft & Crust continues Texas expansion

May 21, 2025

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust is continuing its Texas expansion with a location in League City opening on May 26th, according to a press release.

Crazy Pita: From $30 to scaling a legacy

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

This week on Founderology – Built to Breaktrough, I sat down with Mehdi Zarhloul, the powerhouse Founder of Crazy Pita, Chicken Genius and Salad Madness. His…

Pizza Factory expands California presence

May 19, 2025

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Lotus, California, along historic California State Route 49, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza bets on Las Vegas expansion

May 16, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened the brand's third restaurant in Clark County, Nevada and sixth in the state. The North Las Vegas restaurant is owned and…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream seeks franchisees for key Iowa markets

May 14, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened franchise development opportunities in its home state of Iowa, according to a press release.

&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses how the brand lost its identity, found it again and began franchising.

Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Haven Hot Chicken has gone from four stores to nine in just 10 months. Learn how the Connecticut-based brand is growing from its co-founders in our latest…

Blaze Pizza expands in Midwest with 3 locations

May 7, 2025

Blaze Pizza will open three locations across Indiana and Kentucky. The first restaurant is expected to open in Evansville, Indiana, this summer, according to a…

Donatos Pizza accelerates Texas growth

May 6, 2025

Donatos Pizza has inked three franchise deals — two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and one in Houston — to bring the brand's total franchise groups in Texas to…

How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

What if your next breakthrough idea came from a dishwasher-turned-Founder or a tech innovator who transformed chaos into a scalable business? Hear from Shawn…

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream debuts Texas development opportunities

April 18, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened key Texas markets for development and seeking operators to expand its brand into the Lonestar State.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream landing in Florida

April 17, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open its first restaurant and fun center in April 28 in Navarre, Florida, according to a press release.

Marco’s Pizza franchisee leads with passion, product, people

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marco's Pizza franchisee Robert Pina recently inked a deal for one of Marco's Pizza's biggest franchising agreements.

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom opens Great Falls, Montana restaurant

April 15, 2025

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom has opened in Great Falls, Montana. A ribbon cutting was held with the first 100 guests in line receiving free pizza for a year…