IFA data outlines impact of lending shortfall

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December 2, 2009

As lenders continue to limit financing to new franchise business owners, the ramifications will be felt in years to come, from the job market to economic…

Wingstop to break ground in New York

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December 2, 2009

Wingstop, the chicken wing chain that has sold over 1.8 billion wings, has announced plans to open its first New York restaurant, the first of more than 7…

Pizza Fusion expands to Saudi Arabia

November 29, 2009

Pizza Fusion announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through a master franchise development agreement with Samir…

Priszm extends Yum! franchise agreements in Canada

November 29, 2009

Priszm Income Fund has announced that it has extended several franchise agreements with Yum! Restaurants International to operate KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut…

Pizza Fusion expands to Saudi Arabia

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November 29, 2009

Pizza Fusion announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through a master franchise development agreement with Samir…

Priszm extends Yum! franchise agreements in Canada

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November 29, 2009

Priszm Income Fund has announced that it has extended several franchise agreements with Yum! Restaurants International to operate KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut…

Pizza Fusion opens Saudi Arabia franchise location

November 24, 2009

Pizza Fusion has announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through a master franchise agreement with Samir Food Co.

Pizza Fusion opens Saudi Arabia franchise location

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November 24, 2009

Pizza Fusion has announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, through a master franchise agreement with Samir Food Co.

Australian pizza chain debuts new dessert flavors

November 17, 2009

With Australians increasingly craving a sweet side to accompany their pizzas, Eagle Boys Pizza has bolstered its Dessert Thingies range with the launch of new…

Washington State pizzeria spreads to Canada

November 17, 2009

Keep Rockin LLC  has announced an agreement with Kaizen Brands Inc. of Surrey, British Columbia, to operate as exclusive franchisor in Canada for The Rock Wood…

Pizza Inn opens in Houston

November 17, 2009

Pizza Inn Inc., a national pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, high quality products at affordable prices, announced the opening of its…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza tries its hand at Vegas

November 8, 2009

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, the thin-crust pizza chain with locations all over Florida, debuted in Las Vegas this weekend at the city's popular Town Square…

Naked Pizza gets bites from famous prospective franchisees

November 2, 2009

Health-conscious takeout pizzeria Naked Pizza seeks to expand across the nation now that it has its federal disclosure document, according to New Orleans…

Second NYPD Pizza franchise location opens in Utah

October 25, 2009

NYPD Pizza, the New York-style pizzeria headquartered in Orlando, Fla., is expanding in Utah. The new Layton, Utah, location is the second pizzeria to open…

Franchise compensation report released

October 22, 2009

The "Franchise Compensation Report for 2010" has been released by FRANdata and includes compensation details about a wide range of positions at franchisors…

Picazzo's takes advantage of low lease rates in Arizona

October 21, 2009

Despite news of eight Domino's locations closing in the Phoenix area, Sedona's Picazzo's Gourmet Pizza & Salads just opened its eighth Arizona restaurant…

Papa Bello buys Baltimore-based deli to develop new concept

October 20, 2009

Papa Bello Enterprises announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire Pastore's of Rosedale Inc., a Baltimore-based restaurant, deli…

Little Caesars returns to Rhode Island

October 18, 2009

The recession has been a drag on most of the restaurant sector, except for those that have positioned themselves as cheap or of high value. That factor has…

Naples Tomato's great franchising experiment

New pizza franchise owner Jack Serfass encourages franchisees to localize produce, meats and wine list. 

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchens opens four new stores at Prudential Center arena

October 15, 2009

Villa Enterprises Management, one of the nation's fastest growing multi-concept restaurant franchisors, has just opened four new restaurants at the Prudential…