Blaze Pizza inks deal targeting Southern California

November 12, 2024

Blaze Pizza has inked a five-unit development deal with Red Phoenix Group LLC, owned b y Ray Luthra and family, to target the Southern California market…

Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…

Donatos Pizza enters Texas

November 8, 2024

Donatos Pizza has entered Texas with a location in Frisco, according to a press release.

Little Caesars to debut Canadian unit in Mississauga, Ontario

November 7, 2024

Little Caesars will open an express store in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 8. The location is inside the Wayport Convenience store located in the Mobil…

Little Caesars to open in Cambodia

November 5, 2024

Little Caesars will open its doors in Cambodia on Nov. 10 with a grand opening celebration, according to a press release.

Snappy's 2nd act: Pizza chain reinvents itself for the future

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Snappy is under new ownership who is moving the company forward in both operations and franchising.

Toppers Pizza to expand in Nebraska

October 28, 2024

Toppers Pizza is set to expand its presence in Nebraska. Franchisees Ross Lerner and Lori Irvin recently acquired four existing Toppers Pizza locations — two…

Timber Pizza Company to open 3rd location

October 25, 2024

Timber Pizza Company is opening its third traditional brick-and-mortar location, a franchised unit, in McLean, Virginia, this November, according to a press…

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 50th pizzeria nationwide

October 24, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint recently opened its 50th restaurant, which is located in San Marcos, Texas. Stoner's has opened 16 locations since January and is on track…

Blaze Pizza to expand Idaho footprint

October 18, 2024

Blaze Pizza will open a location in Meridian, Idaho, on Oct. 22. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Denny, Chase and Drew Wagstaff…

The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

Domino's Pizza expands Texas footprint with opening in San Marcos

October 15, 2024

Domino's Pizza has opened in San Marcos, Texas, according to a Community Impact report.

Gong cha focuses on quality of tea, customer service

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bubble tea concept Gong cha focuses on the quality of its products and the happiness of its customers.

Happy Joe's to increase Illinois footprint

October 3, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will grow its footprint in Illinois with the signing of a new franchise agreement for the state. The deal will introduce…

Crust Pizza Co. to open College Station, Texas location

October 2, 2024

Crust Pizza Co. and franchisee Chuck Vieau will open a location Oct. 5 in College Station, Texas, according to a press release.

Cicis Pizza signs agreement in Georgia

September 27, 2024

Cicis Pizza has inked a single-unit deal for a location in Thomasville, Georgia. The unit will be owned by Kuldip Delada and his family, according to a press…

Crust Pizza Co. scales in South, plans on growth in Southeast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Crust Pizza Co. is scaling in the Southeast. With 27 units and 15 planned for next year, the brand could become your latest competition.

Marco's Pizza inks 3-unit deal for Virginia

September 24, 2024

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit deal for Virginia with franchisee Marcel Clarke. Site selection is currently underway in Bristow, Haymarket and…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream expands across Southwest, Midwest

September 19, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has inked a 10-unit deal and two single unit franchises. It's the latest step in the company's continued growth across the…

Leasecake Named to Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Technology Suppliers List

Leasecake is thrilled to announce that we’ve been named to Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2024 list of Top Franchise Suppliers, earning the #6 spot in the Other…