SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza expands in hometown

November 5, 2013

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza has opened a sixth location in its Kansas City, Mo., home market.

New Washington DC concept plans carbless pizza

November 5, 2013

Rhode Island Row in Washington, D.C., has signed an agreement with Mark Bergami, from Maryland's Haven Pizzeria, to open a new artisan pizza concept in the…

Noble Roman's signs 37 take-n-bake franchise agreements

November 1, 2013

Noble Roman's Inc., the Indianapolis-based franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, announced an initiative to reduce future…

Hungry Howie's eyes NJ, NY markets

October 31, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza will exhibit at the New York New Jersey Franchise Expo Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will…

Franchise Business Index shows slowed growth

October 31, 2013

Growth of the Franchise Business Index slowed as the component measuring employment in franchise-intensive industries showed no monthly gain for the first time…

CiCi's Pizza plans equity partnership with franchisees

October 30, 2013

CiCi's Pizza will present information about its "equity partnership" program during the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference in Las Vegas Nov. 4-6.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans 15 Chicago restaurants

October 30, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will enter the Chicago market with three new locations.

Former Apple exec signs on as Spin! Neapolitan Pizza partner

October 30, 2013

Veteran finance and operating executive Michael W. Kramer has joined Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza as a partner.

Pie Five Pizza plans San Antonio expansion

October 30, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. is currently seeking franchise partners to expand into the San Antonio market.

IFA names International Affairs director to help with global expansion

October 29, 2013

Josh Merin has been named director of International Affairs for the International Franchise Association, a new position where he will help IFA members explore…

Patxi's Pizza named a top job creator in the US

October 29, 2013

For the second year in a row, INC. Magazine has included Patxi's Pizza on its Hire Power Awards.

Sbarro launching Brooklyn Fresh concept

October 28, 2013

Sbarro is launching its new Sbarro Brooklyn Fresh concept in the Columbus, Ohio, market. Columbus is also providing a testing ground for the company's Pizza…

Falbo Bros. Pizzeria plants flag in Iowa's River Music Experience location

October 28, 2013

The River Music Experience in Davenport, Iowa, will be home to a new Falbo Bros. Pizzeria.

Humble Pie part of Phoenix airport's food additions

October 25, 2013

SSP America, an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations, has announced the completion of its first stage of developments at Phoenix Sky…

Russo's brings Einstein Brothers' founder on board for growth

October 24, 2013

Russo's Restaurants, parent company of Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, has appointed Alfred Naddaff as its national franchise…

Fresh Brothers thinks outside the pizza box for innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fresh Brothers chose King's Hawaiian bread for its sliders to put a bigger focus on the brand's signature meatballs.

Rock-n-roll pizza concept opens Alaska location

October 22, 2013

The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits, which describes itself as a "gourmet pizza restaurant with a gritty rock-'n'-roll vibe," opened its newest location…

CEO Roundtable: The success of your brand depends on your people

Oversaturation of concepts poses a threat from real estate to market share. 

Entrepreneurial growth slow but steady, survey finds

October 22, 2013

Entrepreneurs are making slow but steady progress toward growth, according to the Fall 2013 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor. The research suggests…

Yum! Brands plans $10B investment in emerging markets

October 22, 2013

Yum! Brands has announced the opening of its 40,000th restaurant, a flagship KFC store in Goa, India. The company expects to have $1 billion in system sales in…