Congrats to the restaurant winners in the 2016 'Inc. 5000'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Inc. Magazine has named America's top 5,000 fastest-growing businesses, and the list includes a healthy representation of restaurants.

At Malawi's Pizza, dinner is a world-changing experience

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A novel pizza brand that started in Provo, Utah, is making a huge difference for children in one very tiny, very impoverished African nation.

C-Speak: How Fazoli's CEO keeps dishing out growth

Carl Howard discusses how he turned a failing QSR brand into a thriving fast casual franchise and why he believes his work isn't quite yet done.

Pizza Hut makes major deal for 300 new European restaurants

August 18, 2016

Pizza Hut is beefing up its presence in central and eastern Europe with a deal to open more than 300 restaurants in the region over the next five years…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan gets set to heat up Orlando

August 17, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will open two new units in Orlando beginning this fall, thanks to a franchise agreement announced today. The brand is in the…

'Littler' Little Caesars opens in North Carolina

August 17, 2016

Little Caesars has partnered with Campbell Oil Company to open the nation's first Little Caesars Express site earlier this summer at in a convenience store…

Blaze Pizza announces Virginia and California locations

August 16, 2016

Blaze Pizza announced in a company press release the openings of locations in Midlothian, Virginia and Lodi, California in coming days. The Lodi location opens…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

Firenza Pizza hits Houston

August 11, 2016

Firenza Pizza has signed an agreement to develop up to 20 locations in Houston over the next few years.

Cici's sees high levels of franchise growth

August 10, 2016

On the heels of positive growth, Cici’s is expanding with the signing of franchise agreements for over 70 new stores.

Donatos Pizza plans launch in tri state area

August 10, 2016

Donatos Pizza is expanding to at least three new locations in the tri-state area of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

Pieology fires up newest location

August 10, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its newest location, located in Rancho Mirage, California.

Domino’s fires up store No. 13,000

August 9, 2016

Domino’s Pizza is celebrating the grand opening of its 13,000th store, this one located in Auburn, Washington and owned by franchisees Greg and Kenra Keller.  

Why universal POS technology makes all the difference in franchising

Traditionally, franchisors received self-reported metrics from franchisees, making inventory management and sales analysis an unnecessarily lengthy process. To…

Blaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location

August 9, 2016

Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…

International franchising: 8 tips for smooth sailing overseas

The CEO of Franchise Global Frands provides eight tips for U.S. franchisors who want to go global.

Fired Pie announces additional Arizona locations

August 5, 2016

Fired Pie recently opened its 16th location in Chandler and 17th in Glendale — both in Arizona, according to a news release. The restaurant has a total of 1…

1,000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza fires up a Virginia location

August 3, 2016

1,000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza is debuting a new Chesapeake location, 237 South Battlefield Boulevard, today.

California Pizza Kitchen fires up LAX location

August 3, 2016

California Pizza Kitchen has moved into the renovated Southwest terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport, partnering with Areas food service.  

Pie Five Pizza leaps into jaguar country

August 2, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co. is opening its second Alabama location at 7450 Airport Blvd. in Mobile. The location is just outside of the University of Southern Alabama.