Pie Five Pizza Co. expands college campus footprint

January 21, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co., a subsidiary of Pizza Inn Inc., opened its ninth restaurant this week, located on West Hickory Street across from the University of North…

Fast casual pizza concept Project Pie set to expand in seven markets

January 21, 2013

Project Pie founder and CEO James Markham has announced plans to expand his fast casual pizza concept into multiple new markets within the next year, starting…

Domino's: Survival of the fittest means going global

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company is planning a Responsive Web Design initiative that provides a consistent customer experience across digital channels.

Noble Roman's signs deals for more take-n-bake models

January 18, 2013

Noble Roman's Inc. has announced further expansion of its take-n-bake (TNB) concept.

Fiscal Cliff debate stifles franchise growth in December

January 16, 2013

The Franchise Business fell in December for a second straight month as the possibility of tax hikes associated with the fiscal cliff weighed on franchise…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria eyes California market

January 15, 2013

New York City's Grimaldi's Pizzeria plans to debut in California in the spring.

Mellow Mushroom expands presence in Louisiana

January 15, 2013

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open in Metairie, La., on Jan. 21, at 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 20, in the Forum Shopping Center.

Distributed marketing empowers franchisees and sustains brand integrity

With a distributed marketing model, the local QSR has access to designs created by corporate marketers, and have a greater ability to customize these pieces to…

Fast casual pizza concept signs 5-unit deal

January 11, 2013

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own, fast casual pizza concept created by the founders of Wetzel's Pretzels, Elise and Rick Wetzel, has signed an…

Sbarro introduces 'skinny' pizza, plans freestanding units

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

January 10, 2013

Sbarro has introduced a new, 270-calorie "Skinny Slice" offering. The trademarked Skinny Slice features roasted red and green bell peppers, Portobello…

Mellow Mushroom plants flag in San Antonio

January 8, 2013

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has made its debut in San Antonio, Texas, at 115 North Loop 1604 East, in the Stone Oak area.

Hungry Howie's promotes flavored crusts for anniversary

January 7, 2013

Hungry Howie's Pizza is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2013. Throughout the year, the Michigan-based chain will have a special Flavored Crust of the Month…

PizzaRev founders take advantage of growing fast casual segment

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

"Chipotle"-like pizza concept leveraging both a quality product and speed of service.

Carmela's Pizzeria plans growth after acquisition by public company

January 4, 2013

Greenfield Farms Food Inc. has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100 percent of the equity interest in Ohio-based Carmela's Pizzeria.

Villa Enterprises eyes five new countries for expansion in 2013

January 3, 2013

As Villa Enterprises enters the New Year, a dozen new units are scheduled to open during the first quarter, and the company hopes to open concepts in five…

Tax agreement paves way for steady franchise growth

January 2, 2013

The International Franchise Association today applauded passage of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a bipartisan agreement to avert the…

Owner of Hawaii Taco Bells, Pizza Huts sells to PE firm

December 31, 2012

TD Food Group, which operates about 70 fast-food restaurants throughout Hawaii, is now under the ownership of the private equity firm, Nimes Capital. TD's…

Blaze Pizza signs first franchise agreement

December 26, 2012

Blaze Pizza has signed an agreement with Sajha LLC to develop three franchise stores in Southern California.

Flippers marks 13th unit in Florida

December 24, 2012

Flippers Pizzeria held a grand opening celebration Dec. 21 for the opening of its newest restaurant, located in St. Petersburg, Fla. This marks the brand's…

Bravo Pizza signs co-branding agreement with Dry Fried Wings

December 21, 2012

The Dry Fried Wing Company announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Kenny Fellus' Bravo Pizza chain to license and broker a minimum of 10…