Franchising News & Media

Blaze Pizza inks deal for 25 units in Southern California

December 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc. led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh, Aaron Khosh and Ryan Khosh.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream returns to Fargo after 2022 closing

December 27, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area. The location is the fourth Happy Joe's in North Dakota. A previous location on…

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Donatos Pizza closes out year with new CEO, openings, deals

December 27, 2024

Donatos Pizza is closing out the year with a new CEO and president, openings in Dallas-Fort Worth and several multi-unit development deals, according to a…

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UK's PizzaExpress to enter US

December 27, 2024

U.K. pizza brand PizzaExpress is entering the U.S. market. The brand is set to debut in Florida in 2025, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Colorado Springs

December 19, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Colorado Springs, Colorado with local husband and wife franchisees Isaac and Allie Brandon who have exclusive…

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Pizza Marketplace's Top 5 Articles for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A look back at the top five articles that captured our audience's attention this year.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to open Illinois restaurant

December 13, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open a location in Kewanee, Illinois, on Dec. 16, according to a press release.

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Toppers Pizza arrives in Concord, North Carolina

December 12, 2024

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has opened in Concord, North Carolina, according to a press release.

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Chuck E. Cheese expands into Guyana

December 11, 2024

Family entertainment brand Chuck E. Cheese has expanded into Guyana, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza enters Washington

December 11, 2024

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first restaurant in Washington, the brand's ninth state, in Arlington, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

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Singas Famous Pizza to open in Maryland

December 9, 2024

New York legacy pizzeria brand Singas Famous Pizza is opening a location in Catonsville, Maryland, according to a wmar2news report.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza accelerates Texas expansion

December 2, 2024

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Keller, Texas, the brand's nineth location in Texas. It has plans for 40 more in the Lone Star…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 3rd Idaho restaurant

November 25, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second location in Meridian, Idaho, marking the brand's third unit in the state, according to a press release.

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Stoner's Pizza Joint burns bright as it grows

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Stoner's Pizza Joint has 50 units and will build another 15 next year. With its systems and franchising down, owner John Stetson expects the brand to excel as…

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Mountain Mike's to open in Las Vegas

November 22, 2024

Mountain Mike's Pizza is set to open in Las Vegas this December, marking the brand's first Clark County location and the fourth unit in Nevada, according to a…

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Toppers Pizza to expand Wisconsin footprint with Monona-McFarland store

November 20, 2024

Toppers Pizza is opening a location in the Monona-McFarland area of Wisconsin, according to a press release.

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Craveworthy acquires Fresh Brothers Pizza

November 18, 2024

Craveworthy Brands has acquired Fresh Brothers Pizza, a California-based pizza brand with over 20 locations.

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Dough Boy Pizza: a chef-driven, tech-enabled pizza powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Classically trained chef Erica Barrett went from Southern cooking to fast casual pizza when she opened Dough Boy Pizza. The brand is slated to have 10 units by…

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California Pizza Kitchen enters 1st major domestic franchise deal

November 12, 2024

California Pizza Kitchen has launched its domestic franchising program. The brand is franchising in select U.S. markets, both new and existing. CPK has inked…

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