Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…

Sarpino's USA opens 1st Colorado location

November 9, 2023

Sarpino's USA has opened its first Colorado location in Westminster. The Denver-area restaurant is operated by franchisees Samar Sawaged and Sid Demirovski…

Little Caesars to add 15 locations in 2 markets

November 8, 2023

Little Caesars has inked two franchise deals to add 15 locations to the Boston and Chicago markets, according to a press release.

Mister O1 to open 3rd Texas location

November 7, 2023

Artisan pizza brand Mister O1 will open its third Texas restaurant on Nov. 14. The unit is located in Mansfield, Texas, according to a press release.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani inks deal for 6 more California locations

October 30, 2023

Franchise group Batta Group Inc. has signed a deal to open six Slice House by Tony Gemignani California units, three in San Bernadino County and three in…

Jimmy John's franchisee inks deal for 7 Toppers Pizza units

October 27, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has inked a seven-unit deal with new franchisee Corbett Harris, a resident of Greenville, North Carolina, for the Greenville…

Red's Savoy Pizza to open in Fargo, North Dakota

October 27, 2023

Minnesota-based Red's Savoy Pizza will open its 20th location on Oct. 28. The unit is in Fargo, North Dakota, according to a press release.

Cousins continue family legacy with Artichoke Basille’s Pizza success story

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is a New York City mainstay with 16 units. The brand has begun to franchise, and a store might be coming to your community soon.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Growing Throughout California With First Ventura County Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Now Open in Oxnard

SynergySuite Crowned the “Best SaaS for Catering & Hospitality” in the 2023 SaaS Awards

SynergySuite, a leading provider of enterprise solutions for restaurant back-of-house operations, has been declared the winner of the “Best SaaS for Catering …

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

Leave with a better understanding of key areas where consistency is king in the restaurant industry, and gain some helpful tips for implementing repeatable…

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Wiseguy Pizza shaped by worldly inspiration, dedication to quality

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wiseguy Pizza, launched by Nuri Erol and now owned by Thompson Hospitality, had five locations in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region. The brand has grown with…

Mr Gatti's Pizza announces retirements of longtime franchisees, new owners

September 22, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has announced that four of its established locations will continue their legacies under fresh new ownership as their longtime owners embrace…

Mr. Gatti's Pizza opens in Ft. Worth

September 21, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a restaurant in Forth Worth, Texas under the helm of franchisee Kirk Jefferies, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Pismo Beach, California

September 13, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Pismo Beach, California, under the helm of local Gary Grewal with Tiger Foods & Hospitality, according to a…

How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

September 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…

The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Southern California

August 23, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened its first Southern California franchise location in Thousand Oaks, California.

Artichoke Basille's Pizza to open near Rutgers University

August 16, 2023

Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its third New Jersey location on Aug. 30. The restaurant, located at 104 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick, sits near the…