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Papa John's signs Jerome 'The Bus' Bettis as franchisee
June 21, 2013
Papa John's has signed on former NFL running back Jerome "The Bus" Bettis as its newest franchisee. Bettis, in partnership with Bajco Group, now owns three…
read nowPizza Hut franchisee acquires more Wendy's restaurants
June 20, 2013
A week after announcing a plan to acquire 24 Wendy's restaurants in the Kansas City, Mo., market, NPC International is adding even more to its portfolio.
read nowRestaurant chains capitalize on increase in SBA lending
June 20, 2013
A new report released at the start of the International Franchise Expo in New York City shows that U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending to…
read nowPizzaRev spreading to Burbank
June 19, 2013
Los Angeles-based PizzaRev has announced plans to build a flagship location in the heart of Burbank, Calif.
read nowPigeon Forge Mellow Mushroom features faster ordering option
June 19, 2013
Tourism-heavy Pigeon Forge, Tenn., will soon include a Mellow Mushroom as part of its Entertainment District. The brand will open in The Island at Pigeon…
read nowFormer Applebee's CEO bringing Pie Five to Kansas City
June 19, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Co. will expand its presence to the Kansas City, Mo., market this summer. The newest location will be franchised by Dave Goebel, who is the…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza adds three Midwestern states to portfolio
June 17, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that two multiunit franchise groups have signed agreements to develop eight stores in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Mich.…
read nowCasey's plans to grow pizza delivery service
June 14, 2013
Casey's General Stores Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter and a positive outlook for the fiscal year ahead. Notably, its earnings report included plans to…
read nowYour Pie targeting multi-unit operators for growth
June 14, 2013
Drew French, founder of Your Pie, is looking for multi-unit operators to grow the 18-unit brand.
read nowHungry Howie's Pizza recognizes top franchisees
June 14, 2013
Top franchisees for Hungry Howie's Pizza were recently recognized at the company's national convention, held in Plymouth, Mich.
read nowVilla Enterprises expands outlet mall presence
June 14, 2013
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced the opening of several locations in Arizona and New York, including the recent opening of Villa Italian…
read nowPizza Hut's largest franchisee acquiring 24 Wendy's restaurants
June 13, 2013
NPC International Inc. announced today that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with a subsidiary of The Wendy's Company to acquire 2…
read nowPie Five planting flag in North Carolina
June 12, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Company is making its debut in North Carolina with franchisee Michael Understein. He was introduced to the brand while on a business trip to…
read nowNew Delaware law recognizes franchisees as independent contractors
June 11, 2013
The International Franchise Association applauded Delaware Governor Jack Markell for signing into law HB 55, legislation that clarifies that the…
read nowPie Five hits 10 stores in Dallas market
June 7, 2013
On June 10, Pie Five Pizza Co. will open the doors to its 10th corporate-owned location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and its 11th store for the entire chain.
read nowFranchise growth expected to be flat for remainder of 2013
June 6, 2013
The franchise sector will continue to outperform the economy as a whole and grow at a slightly faster rate than other businesses, but the rate of growth…
read nowBrixx Wood Fired Pizza expanding to Georgia
June 5, 2013
North Carolina-based Brixx Wood Fired Pizza will debut in Georgia this fall with three initial locations. Two of the units will be in the Atlanta suburbs of…
read nowHungry Howie's recognized again for military vet franchise opportunities
June 5, 2013
Less than a month after being recognized as a top military friendly franchise by Victory Media, Hungry Howie's has been named to the Military Times EDGE Best…
read nowBoombozz Pizza expanding in Louisville market
June 3, 2013
Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse will open a new restaurant late this summer in the Louisville, Ky., suburb of Jeffersonville, Ind. The 195-seat capacity…
read nowPizza Hut plans expansion of standalone WingStreet concept
June 3, 2013
Pizza Hut recently closed its test standalone WingStreet location in Denton, Texas, but not because of underperformance. According to the Dallas Business…
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