Lou Malnati's leverages Chase's 'Main Street' financing program

September 11, 2013

This week, Chase launched Mission Main Street, a multimedia advertising and lending campaign that focuses on success stories from a business owner's…

MOD Pizza names VP of Strategic Partnerships

September 11, 2013

Seattle-based MOD Pizza has named John Dikos, CFE, as its new vice president, Strategic Partnerships. Dikos comes to MOD Pizza from Qdoba Mexican Grill, where…

Former Qdoba exec selected to lead Project Pie development

September 11, 2013

California-based Project Pie has named former Qdoba executive Todd Owen as its vice president of Franchise Development, a position designed to drive continued…

Papa Murphy's plans Middle East expansion

September 9, 2013

Papa Murphy's plans to open 100 units across the GCC throughout the next 10 years after signing a franchising agreement with Dubai-based Mamfoodco.

800PIZZA franchising in Middle East

September 6, 2013

Dubai-based 800PIZZA will start its franchising operations in the Middle East.

Fast casual pizza concept signs 25-unit deal for Philippines

September 4, 2013

California-based Project Pie has signed an official agreement with master franchise partner DBE Project Inc. to open 25 restaurants in the Philippines…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza promotes four execs

September 4, 2013

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has promoted four executives to support its expansion plans.

Domino's franchisee outlines Nigerian growth plans

September 3, 2013

EatN'Go, which operates the Domino's Pizza and Cold Stone Creamery brands in the Nigerian market, has announced expansion plans in that market.

Indian restaurant industry outpacing global growth

August 30, 2013

The growth of the Indian foodservice industry is expected to jump from 75000 crore to 1,37,000 crore by 2015, according to new research from the Indian…

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Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans UC Santa Barbara presence

August 29, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will soon have a presence near the University of California Santa Barbara through a franchising agreement with Isla Vista BP LLC, led…

How Patxi's became the fastest growing private restaurant company in the U.S.

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Founder says 'Better before Cheaper,' and 'Revenue before Cost' is the key to longterm success.

Sam & Louie's operator celebrates new ownership with half-off beer, pizza

August 28, 2013

Pat Holz is celebrating his new ownership of the Sam & Louie's unit in Carroll, Iowa, by offering half-price pizza and beer all day through Sept. 30.

Pie Five plans Kentucky debut in 2014

August 28, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has awarded 10 franchise units to Lonnie and Connie Young and Curt and Carrie Currell, who will…

Ledo Pizza signs deal to develop Urban Bar-B-Que concept

August 27, 2013

Ledo Pizza System Inc., a 100-unit pizza franchisor of the Ledo Pizza brand, announced today that the company is entering into a strategic partnership with…

Tommy's Coal Fired Pizza taps exclusive real estate broker

August 27, 2013

Retail leasing specialists R.J. Brunelli & Co. LLC has been retained as exclusive real estate broker for various New Jersey counties for Tommy's Coal Fired…

Fast casual visits up 9 percent in a year

August 26, 2013

As the fast casual segment continues to grow its footprint, visits are keeping pace. In the year ending May 2013, visits to fast casual restaurants increased…

Top CEOs join Fast Casual Exec Summit's experts panel

Attendees will have the opportunity to grill industry leaders on what it takes to run a successful fast casual restaurant.

Villa Enterprises expands shopping mall presence

August 23, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the reopening of its Villa Italian Kitchen location and the debut of Green Leaf's at the Promenade Temecula in…

Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.