Uno Due Go opens university locations

October 7, 2010

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation has announced the opening of two franchised Uno Due Go stores: one in the new state-of-the-art student center at Cleveland…

Tom Krouse appointed Donatos CEO

October 5, 2010

Donatos Pizza has announced the promotion of Tom Krouse to chief executive officer, a title previously held by the company’s founder, Jim Grote. Krouse was…

Naked Pizza takes all-natural pizza to New York, Phoenix

October 4, 2010

Naked Pizza has awarded multi-unit franchising rights to the New York City and Phoenix, Ariz., markets.

Flippers Pizzeria signs first franchisee

October 3, 2010

Florida-based Flippers Pizzeria has announced a multi-unit franchise deal with David Lo, president of Delocie LLC.

Peek inside Straw Hat Pizza's new pizza-and-yogurt prototype

When the first co-branded Straw Hat Pizza and Tower 27 debuts October 7 in Walnut Creek, Calif., customers will experience the company's new build-your-own…

Fast Casual publishes comprehensive state-of-the-industry report

September 29, 2010

Fast Casual (www.FastCasual.com), the leading online news and information source for the burgeoning fast casual dining segment, has published the fourth…

CPK gets in the food truck business

September 28, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has announced the CPK Mobile Kitchen, providing an innovative spin on catering and allowing the brand to tap into the trendy…

Pizza Inn adds more Flash Market c-store locations

September 28, 2010

Organic take ‘n’ bake concept debuts in Denver

September 27, 2010

Organic Pizza Company, a new take 'n' bake concept that offers certified organic, all-natural and gourmet ingredients, is having its grand opening October 3 in…

15 minutes with Uno Chicago Grill's Rick Hendrie

Uno marketing SVP Hendrie reveals the brand's new limited service strategies, retail solutions and the real reason behind its Chapter 11 filing.

Leading equity/research company focuses on restaurant industry

September 26, 2010

B. Riley & Co. LLC, a full service broker dealer providing research, investment banking, sales and trading, has announced that it will be expanding its…

Stevi B’s expands into Western U.S.

September 21, 2010

Premium pizza buffet Stevi B's Pizza is expanding its reach with the announcement of three new locations set to open in New Mexico. Local resident and…

Pizza Inn enters more convenience stores

September 21, 2010

Pizza Inn's popular traditional and specialty pizzas are now available in Lebanon, Ky., for takeout or delivery through an agreement with Flash Market…

CiCi's Pizza targets 500-unit expansion

September 15, 2010

CiCi's Pizza has made public its plans to add 500 restaurants to its growing portfolio throughout the next eight to 10 years.

15 minutes with NPC International's Jim Schwartz

CEO of the nation's largest fast food franchisee, NPC International, spills the secrets to his company’s success.

U.S. Census Bureau releases its first franchise report

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September 13, 2010

The U.S. Census Bureau has issued its findings from the 2007 Economic Census Franchise Report. This is the first detailed report by the bureau on this aspect…

Slideshow: Peek inside Naked Pizza's second franchised store

On the eve of their second franchise opening, in Pizza Chain, USA (Louisville, Ky.), Naked Pizza debuted its systemwide store prototype for the second time to…

How do emerging chains handle real estate selection?

by Matthew Loney — President, Stevi B's Pizza

In part two of this series, Stevi B's president offers hints to mitigate costs and pitfalls of real estate selection.

Three pizza chains make "fastest-growing" list

September 9, 2010

Chain Store Guide's annual report, "The 50 Fastest-Growing Chain Restaurant Operators," has just been released. It features mostly small but up-and-coming…

Punch Pizza lands college sports endorsement

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September 7, 2010

Another sign that Punch Pizza, a small Neapolitan pizza chain in Minnesota, is playing like the big boys? The company just announced that it’s the official…