Franchising News & Media

Marco's Pizza franchisees to develop 10 units in Northern Virginia

February 21, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a multi-unit deal that will bring 10 restaurants to northern Virginia over the next three years, according to a press release.

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Young entrepreneur turns 1 Donatos Pizza unit into 4

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Spence Sheldon opened his first Donatos Pizza franchise in 2018. Today he has four under his belt and is ready to grow even more now that his systems and…

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Marco's Pizza expands South Carolina footprint

February 14, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The franchise is owned and operated by Kal Gullapalli. Gullapalli owns 22 Marco's Pizza…

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Sarpino's signs 4 agreements for 10 units

January 31, 2023

Sarpino's USA is reporting 2022 as one if its most successful years in the company's history after signing four franchise agreements to develop 10 locations in…

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Slice Factory makes big business out of pizza by slice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice Factory, based in Chicago, has 13 units. Pizza by the slice is the company's primary focus, and 50% of business comes from its signature "Slice-Thrus."

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Delano, California

January 26, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Delano, California. It's owned by Harvinder Singh and Gurunoor Kaleka, who own and operate 10 Mountain Mike's Pizza…

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Fat Boy's Pizza plans Southeast expansion

January 26, 2023

Louisiana-based Fat Boy's Pizza plans to open a locations in Richmond, Texas this month and has units coming to Kenner, Louisiana in early spring and Katy…

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Blaze Pizza's growth accelerated by openings, franchise agreements in 2022

January 25, 2023

Blaze Pizza opened 13 restaurants and signed seven multi-unit development agreements in 2022. The development agreements over the past 12 months will add 2…

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Grimaldi's inks deal for Iowa, hires franchise director

January 20, 2023

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has awarded a multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa with Doughtime Pizza Company LLC, according to a press…

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Pizzeria Uno opens five units in 2022, launches hotel conversion program

January 18, 2023

Pizzeria Uno opened five locations in 2022 with more in the pipeline for 2023, according to a press release.

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Pizza Factory signs 20 franchise agreements in 2022

January 18, 2023

Pizza Factory inked 20 franchise agreements to expand into fresh markets in 2022 and opened its first Georgia location within the Athens community, according…

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Donatos seeks to expand in Carolinas

January 12, 2023

Fast-casual pizza chain Donatos is ready to expand its presence in the Carolinas. The brand recently signed a development deal in Ft. Mill, South Carolina, to…

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Pizza Guys seeks to open 30 units in LA

January 9, 2023

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys is eyeing the Los Angeles area for the development of 30 units. The brand is searching for qualified partners to build out…

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Marco's Pizza opens in Oviedo, Florida

January 5, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened its latest store in Oviedo, Florida, according to a press release.

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Sbarro hits milestone openings

January 2, 2023

With the opening of Sbarro's two latest restaurants in the Philippines and in Missouri last month, the brand celebrating the opening of 100 restaurants in…

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Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen expands Saudi Arabia footprint

January 2, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has opened its fourth location in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh at the Park Avenue Mall, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's opens 1st Texas location

December 27, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first location in Texas in Lewisville. The location is owned and operated by Steve and Adam Zeigler from Zeigler and Son…

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