Zpizza names franchisee of the year

March 10, 2011

Zpizza has awarded its highest honor, "Franchisee of the Year," to Cesar and Karen Llarenas of Kailua, Hawaii.

Spinach Clásico added to Pizza Patrón menu

March 9, 2011

Pizza Patrón has made its most successful limited time offering item, the Spinach Clásico, a permanent part of its menu.

California Pizza Kitchen opens second India unit

March 9, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has opened its second restaurant in India, operated by CPK franchise partner JSMGGC India Pvt. Ltd., a joint-venture between…

Donatos launches franchise website

March 8, 2011

Columbus, Ohio-based Donatos Pizza has launched a new website to elevate its presence among potential franchise partners.

Mellow Mushroom set for two openings

March 8, 2011

Georgia-based Mellow Mushroom is set to open two new locations in Ohio and Arizona.

Domino’s named the Official Pizza of the NCAA

March 8, 2011

As March Madness sinks in and brackets fill up, Domino’s Pizza has taken its spot as the “Official Pizza of the NCAA” and several of its 23 national…

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…

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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.