Grimaldi’s Pizzeria expands in Florida

March 7, 2011

Fresh off its fourth Nevada opening, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has headed back east with a new unit slated to open this summer in downtown Palm Beach, Fla.

Flippers Pizzeria opens 11th location

March 6, 2011

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria has opened a new franchised unit in Lake Mary, Fla. The location is owned and operated by Tom Ronzino, president of…

Famous Famiglia tapped as Six Flags pizza partner

March 1, 2011

New York City’s Famous Famiglia has been chosen by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation to be the theme park’s “Official Pizza.” The three-year deal, which…

Commentary: 13 reasons NOT to open a restaurant

Thinking about opening a restaurant? Consider these 13 points before you jump into unknown territory.

CiCi’s inks Texas-sized deal

February 27, 2011

Texas-based CiCi’s Pizza has signed agreements for 16 new units throughout the next five years in the Houston and San Antonio markets.

Pizza Fusion eyes Middle East expansion

February 27, 2011

Florida-based Pizza Fusion, which opened its first international unit in 2009 in Saudi Arabia, is looking to expand throughout the Middle East. To help achieve…

The Pizza Company Thailand sets 200 unit deal

February 27, 2011

The Pizza Company Thailand has set an ambitious goal of opening 200 restaurants in the next five years. The chain anticipates 100 new locations in Thailand and…

Pizza Patrón expanding QSP model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain preps for throwback 25th anniversary promotion.

Domino’s names EVP of international, board member

February 24, 2011

Domino's Pizza has named Richard (Ritch) Allison as executive vice president of international, effective March 14. Allison succeeds Michael T. Lawton, who was…

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opens fourth Nevada unit

February 24, 2011

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has opened its fourth Nevada location in Las Vegas.

CiCi’s Pizza franchisees get an assist

February 23, 2011

CiCi’s Pizza has selected New York City-based BoeFly, an online marketplace that executes commercial transactions, to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank…

Papa Murphy’s earns another franchising honor

February 22, 2011

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza has been named to Franchise Business Review’s list of top food franchises for 2011. The spot was earned based on high…

Villa Enterprises sticks to family tradition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's 47 years of slow, meticulous growth has yielded financial strength, brand innovation and a diverse portfolio.  

Numero Diez! CPK opens 10th restaurant in Mexico

February 20, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its 10th full-service restaurant in Mexico. The new location, operated by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I.

Food trucks: Taking your brand to the streets

By Tom Smith

Domino’s UK eyes nontraditional locations

February 15, 2011

After a huge 2010 that featured a nearly-20-percent sales lift, Domino’s Pizza UK and Ireland is embarking upon a nontraditional expansion path.

Papa John’s plans 40-unit growth in Russia

February 15, 2011

A St. Petersburg, Russia-area developer of Papa John’s pizza, WorldWide Papa’s, plans to expand the brand in the region by 40 units in three years.

Pizza Patrón spreads to San Diego

February 14, 2011

Pizza De la Comunidad LLC has opened its first of 11 Pizza Patrón locations in the San Diego Market. The new unit is in the Escondido area.

Gatti’s Pizza returns to El Paso

February 14, 2011

Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opened a new GattiTown this week in El Paso, Texas. This marks the return of Gatti’s Pizza to the market for the first…

Domino's Pizza refranchises 26 Minneapolis units

February 13, 2011

Domino's Pizza has refranchised 26 company-owned stores in the Minneapolis market to franchisee Bill Graves' Ultimate Challenge LLC. With the acquisition…