Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to develop eastern, central Iowa

April 8, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is welcoming franchise inquiries in eastern and central Iowa, where the brand had units for decades, according to a press…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Perkins, Bun Mee, Keke's leaders share franchising success insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

What it takes to succeed in franchising was the focus of a panel talk at the recent Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…

Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…

Timber Pizza Company to expand Maryland presence

March 28, 2025

Timber Pizza Company will open its fourth brick-and-mortar franchised location in Edgewater, Maryland. The restaurant is expected to open in the summer and…

2025 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

We are honored to announce the Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers for 2025. This group features the best who stand out in a crowded field and are…

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&pizza launches franchising

March 20, 2025

&pizza has begun franchising, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza rolls out franchise development incentive program with no initial royalties

March 20, 2025

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has launched its Franchise Development Royalty Incentive Program with early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0%, according…

Pizza Factory expands California presence with Jackson restaurant

March 18, 2025

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Jackson, California, according to a press release.

Rotolo's Craft & Crust continues Texas expansion

March 13, 2025

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Carrollton, Texas, according to the press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 2nd Washington location

March 13, 2025

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Mount Vernon, Washington. It is owned and operated by multi-brand operators Gurjot and Yashraj…

Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…

Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.

Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint

March 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…

Spinning success: How one KC pizza brand pioneered local Neapolitan flavors

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Spin Pizza focuses on its Neapolitan flavors, and it passion for both its people and its customers.

Marco's Pizza to debut in Philly market

March 5, 2025

Marco's Pizza will enter the Philadelphia market with a two-unit agreement. The restaurants will be run by experienced pizza franchisee Jack Praizner…

Mountain Mike's Pizza grows in Wisconsin

February 28, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Greenfield, Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza plans growth for 2025

February 27, 2025

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza signed eight franchise agreements in 2024, five in Florida and three in Alabama. Today, the brand has 10 franchise agreements completed…

Crust Pizza Co. grows in Houston

February 26, 2025

Crust Pizza Co. will open in the Houston neighborhood of Summerwood next month, according to a press release.

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.