Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Atascadero, California

April 27, 2022

Mountain Mike's has opened in Atascadero, California, marking the brand's first location in San Louis Obispo County, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza to open in Gainsville, Florida

April 25, 2022

Marco's Pizza will open its first Gainsville, Florida store, on May 2 according to a report in The Gainsville Sun.

Curry Pizza House to open 2nd Texas location

April 22, 2022

Curry Pizza House will open a location in Frisco, Texas, later this year. The Indian-fusion pizza brand is based in California and has a franchise location in…

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen inks 5-unit deal in Qatar

April 21, 2022

Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, fulfilling a key geographic goal in the…

Artichoke Basille's Pizza expands Arizona footprint

April 21, 2022

Artichoke Basille's Pizza is expanding its Arizona footprint with the opening of a second Phoenix location. That brings the brand's count in Arizona to three…

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom makes Florida debut

April 19, 2022

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom will open its first Florida location on May 3. The restaurant, in Brooksville, will be run by Rod and Cat Scott and…

Pizza Guys opening in Bakersfield, California

April 19, 2022

Sacramento, California-based Pizza Guys will expand its California presence when a Bakersfield location opens this month.

Mountain Mike's Pizza adds 2nd Arizona unit

April 18, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second Arizona unit and it's located in Chandler. The restaurant is owned and operated by Pelican Food Concepts, according…

Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.

Mr. Gatti's relaunches franchise efforts

April 13, 2022

Mr. Gatti's has launched a renewed franchise program, resulting in six units added to its 2022 pipeline with more than 20 openings slated by year's end…

Russo's inks deal for Qatar

April 12, 2022

Texas-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has inked a five-unit franchise deal in Qatar, according to a press release.

Mici Italian inks 30-unit deal with Smashburger franchisee

April 7, 2022

Mici Italian, a Denver-based fast casual restaurant is coming on strong in Phoenix, Arizona, signing a 30-unit deal with Lucas Farnham, who owns several Black…

Pizza Guys opens restaurant in Redding, California

April 7, 2022

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys is expanding its California presence by opening a location in Redding, California. The unit is owned by Joben Khatkar and his…

California Pizza Kitchen inks 2 international deals

April 6, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen has announced the signing of two international franchise agreements with plans to open seven international restaurants and two airport…

Cicis Pizza opens in Lakewood, Colorado

April 5, 2022

Cicis Pizza has announced the grand opening of its store in Lakewood, Colorado. The pizza buffet concept is located at 6759 W. Colfax Ave. An event to…

Donatos to expand Florida footprint

April 5, 2022

Donatos is expanding throughout Southwest Florida. The pizza chain's latest push to expand includes a three-store deal in Fort Myers with Herwig Enterprises…

Papa John’s International refranchises stake in joint venture

April 4, 2022

Papa John's International Inc. has refranchised its majority stake in a joint venture with Blue and Silver Ventures, Ltd.

Pizza Guys to open in San Carlos, California

April 1, 2022

Pizza Guys is expanding its California footprint with a location in San Carlos, California, owned by franchisee Huan Hoang.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens milestone unit

March 28, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Woodland, California, marking the brand's 250th location nationwide. The Mountain Mike's Pizza location is the…