Franchising News & Media

Blaze Pizza inks deal for Bahrain

April 25, 2023

Blaze Pizza is firing up its international expansion in Bahrain. The deal with NAD Holdings is a multi-unit deal that will acquire two existing Blaze Pizzas…

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California Pizza Kitchen launches domestic re-franchising program

April 24, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen has announced the launch of the brand's refranchising program as part of its domestic franchise offering. The brand is seeking…

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Pizza Inn opens another Oklahoma location

April 20, 2023

Pizza Inn has opened a store in Enid, Oklahoma at 702 East Maine.

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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar focuses on house-made ingredients to stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar makes the majority of its items in-house. Yes, labor is intensive, but the quality of food is outstanding and sets the brand…

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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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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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