Sir Pizza continues expansion using Revention technology

October 1, 2012

Florida-based pizza concept Sir Pizza is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan for the South Florida region. There are currently 16 open locations.

Unique Pizza eyes U.S. expansion for newly acquired Pizza Fusion

October 1, 2012

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation announced Pizza Fusion's domestic expansion strategy, beginning with a new franchise in Charlotte, N.C. to be opened this…

Villa Italian Kitchen debuts in Colombia

September 28, 2012

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has announced its first location in Colombia with the grand opening of Villa Italian Kitchen in Bogota.

Russo's plans aggressive expansion utilizing Revention technology

September 27, 2012

Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, owned by Chef Anthony Russo, is in the middle of an aggressive expansion plan, with 26 units…

Domino's marks 9,999th unit opening

September 26, 2012

Domino's Pizza expects to open its milestone 10,000 restaurant this week after celebrating store number 9,999 today in Carlsbad, Calif.

Squisito NY Pizza and Pasta opens first franchised restaurant

September 25, 2012

Husband and wife partners, Michele and Gennaro DiMeo, owners of Maryland-based Squisito NY Pizza & Pasta, have opened their first franchised location.

Russo's rolls out gluten-free pizzas at retailers

September 21, 2012

Russo's New York Pizzeria's gluten-free pizzas will be available in the frozen aisle of grocery retailers beginning in October.

Papa John's debuts in Azerbaijan

September 20, 2012

Papa John's International today announced the opening of its first restaurant in Azerbaijan, serving the more than 2 million residents of Baku.

PizzaMarketplace State of the Industry 2012 now available

About 150 operators were surveyed on topics such as menu trends, marketing initiatives, technology upgrades, franchising, capital spending and general…

Manny & Olga's Pizza taps Revention POS in expansion

September 19, 2012

Delivery and carry out concept Manny & Olga's Pizza recently announced an expansion of four new stores in the Washington, DC areas of College Park…

Vocelli Pizza partners with hunger organization

September 19, 2012

Vocelli Pizza franchisee Daniel Foster, from Lanham, Md., and his team have partnered with the Convoy of Hope to feed those in need.

Survey: U.S. pizza market tops $40 billion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Opportunities are available with healthier offerings, leaner proteins and breakfast varieties.

Report: Chain restaurants growing through franchising

September 17, 2012

A new report by Technomic and Restaurant Finance Monitor finds that the franchising of restaurant brands continues to be a major growth avenue pursued by…

PizzaRev expands 'create your own' concept

September 17, 2012

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has opened its new Studio City restaurant location along Ventura Boulevard's "Restaurant Row."

Report: Food industry franchising profitability on the rise

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

More than 70 percent of franchisees surveyed said they would recommend their brand to other candidates – a strong indicator of job satisfaction.

Mellow Mushroom opens in Spring, Texas

September 14, 2012

In the past month, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has announced new openings in Louisville, Ky., Cincinnati and Pooler, Ga. Now the chain is growing in the Lone…

Pizza Rustica plants flag in Middle East

September 14, 2012

Miami Beach, Fla.-based Pizza Rustica has signed an agreement with Kuwait International Franchise Company to expand the brand in the Middle East.

Papa John's marks 4,000th global restaurant opening

September 13, 2012

Papa John's International Inc. will mark its 4,000 global store opening Sept. 14, when CEO/founder/chairman John Schnatter gives away 4,000 pizzas throughout…

Mellow Mushroom expansion continues in Georgia

September 12, 2012

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has announced another new opening, this time in Pooler, Ga., on Sept. 17.

Casey's acquires 22 stores from Kum & Go

September 12, 2012

Kum & Go and Casey's General Stores Inc. announced today they have signed an Asset Purchase Agreement for Casey's to acquire 22 convenience stores from Kum…