Uncle Maddio’s signs deal to develop in NC’s Triad market

July 22, 2014

Made to Order LLC has signed a deal to open three Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint locations in the Triad area of North Carolina. The restaurants will be operated by…

Pizza Hut franchisee selects recycling management company

July 22, 2014

Restaurant recruiting firm launches regional development franchising program

July 21, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in the restaurant industry, has introduced a regional development franchising program.

Pizza Hut hopes to surpass competition in digital space in 2015

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! execs called the U.S. performance 'disappointing' and said the brand is in turnaround mode.

PizzaRev celebrates Utah openings

July 18, 2014

Away We Dough Inc. has hosted a grand opening celebration for Utah’s first PizzaRev location in West Valley. The new restaurant is the first of five franchise…

Hungry Howie's continues Michigan expansion

July 18, 2014

Hungry Howie’s Pizza has opened its newest location in Monroe, Mich., continuing its expansion across its home state.

Villa Enterprises opens Food Hall by Villa at shopping outlet

July 18, 2014

Six of Villa Enterprises’ brands are now open at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Virginia, as part of the Food Hall by Villa. The concepts include Villa…

Pie Five Pizza plans debut in the Deep South

July 18, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded 26 franchise units to Quality Restaurant Concepts LLC, headed by restaurateurs Fred Gustin and Kurt Guttshall. The agreement…

New S.C. Mellow Mushroom boasts sci-fi theme

July 18, 2014

Mellow Mushroom will open its newest unit July 21 in Rock Hill, S.C., across from the Regal Manchester Cinema in Manchester Village. The new restaurant is…

New RapiDough Pizza concept allows guests to order via iPad kiosks

July 17, 2014

The RapiDOUGH Pizza concept has opened in Providence Town Center in Collegeville, Pa., featuring pizzas, calzones and salads. The offerings are made with…

Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza plans Dallas presence

July 16, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open three company-owned locations in the Dallas area -- its first company-owned restaurants outside its…

New agreement pushes Pie Five’s franchise deals beyond 200 units

July 15, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. announced a new franchise agreement for eight units with Lubbock, Texas, native Nathan K. Cage. According to a news release, Cage will…

Pie Five Pizza signs 18-unit deal for Florida market

July 14, 2014

Pie Five Pizza has awarded 18 franchise units to retired Cleveland Indian Matt LaPorta to bring the brand throughout the Tampa, Fla., area beginning in early…

Uncle Maddio’s extends Alabama presence

July 14, 2014

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint will open its 23rd unit this week, located in Daphne, Ala. The new unit marks the fourth of 24 total units the brand plans to open…

Blaze Pizza ready for New York debut

July 14, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open its first New York location in West Babylon on July 17. To celebrate the grand opening, the new location will offer free…

Project Pie adds to executive team to support growth

July 11, 2014

Project Pie has named two new executives to its leadership team, including Brian Watkins as director of Operations, and Steve Brigandi, as chief administrative…

Your Pie hosts free pizza giveaway for grand opening

July 10, 2014

Your Pie will celebrate its grand opening in the Atlanta suburb of Buckhead on July 11 at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers will get free pizzas, and (until …

Pizza Inn honors top franchise owners

July 10, 2014

Pizza Inn recognized its top franchise owners at its recently held National Franchise Convention in Savannah, Ga.

Chicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage

July 10, 2014

Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…