The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Southern California

August 23, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened its first Southern California franchise location in Thousand Oaks, California.

Artichoke Basille's Pizza to open near Rutgers University

August 16, 2023

Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its third New Jersey location on Aug. 30. The restaurant, located at 104 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick, sits near the…

Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream partners with Integrated Digital Strategies

August 16, 2023

Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream has partnered with Integrated Digital Strategies to help it franchise. The brand recently launched a franchising…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Proudly Opens New Restaurant in McKinleyville

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Along California’s Northern Coast

Mr Gatti's expands presence in Alabama

August 4, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened in Opelika, Alabama, according to a press release.

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza opens taproom in Fayetteville, Arkansas

August 1, 2023

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza opened today in Fayetteville, Arkansas, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 2nd store in Egypt

August 1, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened a second location in Egypt in the SODIC shopping district of Giza, according to a press release.

LaRosa's opens in Monroe, Ohio

August 1, 2023

LaRosa's has opened in Monroe, Ohio. It's the 11th pizzeria owned by Chase Daoud, according to a press release.

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen expands in Texas

July 31, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has opened a location in Caney, Texas, under new franchisee Jeff Lewis, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands Bay area presence

July 28, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in East Palo Alto, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisees Raj Gill and Gurpreet Buttar…

Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit | July 26, 2023

Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit is a half-day livestream event that will bring you tips and tricks for overcoming many of the most pressing challenges that…

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Mr Gatti's inks deals for 16 restaurants in first half of 2023

July 26, 2023

Mr Gatti's has inked 16 franchise agreements in less than six months and achieved the biggest spring break sales surge in company history, according to a press…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Expands Significant Bay Area Presence with New Restaurant in East Palo Alto

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Adding Locations Throughout San Francisco Bay Area

Marco's Pizza signs 5-unit agreement with South Florida franchisees

July 25, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a five-unit agreement in the greater Fort Launderdale area. The first two stores will open this summer, with the remaining stores set…

Curry Pizza House expands into Southern California

July 25, 2023

San Francisco Bay-area pizza concept Curry Pizza House has opened its first Southern California location in Lake Forest, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands in Fresno, California

July 21, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a fifth location in Fresno, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisee Sarbjot "Sarb" Singh Mehrok.

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 3rd unit in Denver market

July 20, 2023

Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened a location in Littleton, Colorado, marking the brand's third entry into the greater Denver market, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens Newest California Restaurant in Fresno

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Throughout the Central Valley with Fifth Fresno-Area Location