How to dominate restaurant data

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

Mountain Mike's to open 1st Midwest location in Wisconsin

February 12, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza will open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand's first Midwest location and 10th state overall, according to a press…

Toppers Pizza opens 71st location

February 7, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.

Mountain Mike's Pizza bets on North Las Vegas

February 7, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in North Las Vegas under the helm of franchisees Dalvir Janjua, Kamaljit Singh, Manjinder Kaur and Manpreet Rai…

Mr Gatti's franchise dream comes true for long-time fans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, new Mr Gatti's franchisees, are learning what the brand is all about.

Mountain Mike's Pizza grows presence in Southern California

February 3, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Moorpark, California, marking the brand's second location in Ventura County, according to a press release.

Riko's Pizza opens 1st Vermont location

January 31, 2025

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has opened a location in Vermont, its first in the state and 12th overall, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens Second Ventura County Location in Moorpark

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Grows Presence in Southern California

Timber Pizza Co. lead by 'dream team' both in leadership, culinary design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by tech execs turned pizza lovers, expanding to six units. The CEO focuses on franchising, venturing beyond mom-and-pop to a…

Rotolo's Craft & Crust expands into South Carolina

January 21, 2025

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in South Carolina. The move marks the brand's 33rd location across eight states. The location…

Crust Pizza Co to open Houston location

January 20, 2025

Crust Pizza Co. will open a location in Houston in Feb., according to a press release.

Crust Pizza Co expands in Houston suburb

January 17, 2025

Texas-based Crust Pizza Co. has expanded into the Houston neighborhood of Summerwood. Sashin and Ashwini Shah are spearheading the brand's expansion in Texas…

Mountain Mike's Pizza gambles on Las Vegas

January 17, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened the brand's first location in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas. It's the brand's 300th unit systemwide, according to a…

Mountain Mike's expands Houston-area presence with opening

January 14, 2025

Mountain Mike's has opened a location in Fulshear, Texas, under the helm of franchisees Ajay Gorde and Karina Rodriguez. The husband-and-wife duo plan to…

MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA EXPANDS HOUSTON-AREA PRESENCE WITH OPENING IN FULSHEAR

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Grows Texas Footprint to Ten Locations

Pizza Factory opens location in Paradise

January 10, 2025

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

Little Caesars arrives at Pearl Harbor base

January 9, 2025

Little Caesars has opened a location at Pearl Harbor in partnership with the the Navy Exchange Service Command. The unit is located in one of the busiest Navy…

Domino's Pizza China enters 13 cities with 14 stores

January 6, 2025

Domino's Pizza China (DPC Dash) has entered 13 cities across China with 14 stores opening during the past month, according to a press release.

Pizza Factory launches franchising incentive program

January 2, 2025

Pizza Factory is planning to sign 10 franchise agreements as part of a new incentive plan designed to accelerate nationwide growth, according to a press…