Franchising News & Media
Hunt Brothers Pizza seeks to expand in Western NY
April 14, 2023
Hunt Brothers Pizza has partnered with TBHC Delivers, has announced the brand's availability in Western New York, according to a press release.
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Papa Johns franchisee to open 650 restaurants in India
April 7, 2023
Papa John's International Inc. has announced a partnership with PJP Investments Group to open 650 restaurants in India by 2033, with the first scheduled to…
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Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…
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Hiring and retention trouble? Invest in your people!
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel at Restaurant at the Franchising Innovation Summit discussed issues around hiring/retention and the value of investing in employees in pay, benefits…
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Donatos franchisee becomes 2nd largest in system
March 23, 2023
Donatos franchise partner Bill Aseere, along with business partners Mike Ash and Mark Halpin with Space Cowboys Restaurant Group, have taken ownership of 1…
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Peter Piper Pizza opens 15th unit in El Paso
March 22, 2023
Peter Piper Pizza has opened another location in El Paso, Texas, marking the brand's 15th unit in the city, according to a KFOX14 report.
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Ohio-based Plaza Pizza to expand into several states
March 21, 2023
Columbus, Ohio-based Plaza Pizza will increase its footprint in its home state and will expand into Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Plaza Pizza…
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Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.
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Pizza Factory opens 4th store in 2023
March 20, 2023
Pizza Factory has expanded its California footprint with an opening in Clovis, California. It marks the brands fourth opening in 2023, according to a press…
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Mr Gatti's franchisee to expand Louisiana footprint with 3 openings
March 20, 2023
Mr. Gatti's Pizza plans to open three locations in Louisiana, with the first slated to open in spring 2024. The brand currently has eight locations in the…
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Pizza Factory inks deal for Washington
March 16, 2023
Pizza Factory has inked a deal for a location in Washington. The restaurant, whose location has yet to be announced, will be an Express model, and the 12th…
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Marco's Pizza heats up Haines City, Florida
March 15, 2023
Marco's Pizza opened a location in Haines City, Florida, last week, according to a press release.
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Franchisee to open 17 Mr. Gatti’s Pizza stores
March 10, 2023
Mr. Gatti's Pizza has announced plans to open 17 franchised units across Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri over the next six years, according to a press release.
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Mountain Mike's opens in Fortuna, California
March 7, 2023
Mountain Mike's Pizza has expanded its California footprint with a restaurant opening in Fortuna. The restaurant is owned and operated by brothers and…
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Rotolo's pizzeria, craft brand offers various styles of pizza
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Rotolo's operates Rotolo's Pizzeria and Rotolo's Craft + Crust, two brands expanding into new states.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza to enter Colorado
February 28, 2023
Mountain Mike's Pizza has inked two three-store deals for franchise locations in the Denver area and throughout the Colorado Springs area, according to a press…
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Donatos to expand in Oklahoma
February 27, 2023
Donatos will expand into Oklahoma with a franchise partner group led by Pattye Moore, former board chairman and interim CEO at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and…
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Little Caesars to expand presence in NYC
February 24, 2023
Little Caesars has inked a 10-store restaurant agreement to expand its presence in New York City. Multi-brand franchisees Suhel Ahmed and Saurabh Desai will…
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Marco’s Pizza expands in St. Augustine, Florida
February 22, 2023
Marco's Pizza has opened a second location in St. Augustine, Florida. This unit is owned and operated by local resident Clayton Kryvicky, according to a press…
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Pizza Factory opens in Mesa, Arizona
February 22, 2023
Pizza Factory has opened a location in Mesa, Arizona. The restaurant is owned by franchisee Rich Cardon, an Arizona native who has worked in commercial real…
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