Franchising News & Media

Pizza Factory signs agreement to open 5th Arizona location

February 14, 2022

Pizza Factory has announced its latest expansion plan. The company is set to open in Mesa Arizona, this spring, according to a press release.

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Artichoke Basille's Pizza opens in Jersey City

February 11, 2022

New York-based Artichoke Basille's Pizza has opened its latest store in Jersey City. It's the third of five franchised restaurants slated to debut across New…

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Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria inks master franchise agreement for Canada

February 11, 2022

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria has inked a master franchise deal with Canadian company The Patel Group led by hotelier GK Patel, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars to expand domestically, internationally in 2022

February 9, 2022

Little Caesars has big plans for 2022. The Detroit, Michigan-based company is riding considerable growth momentum from 2021 into what is shaping up to be a…

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Cicis rebrands, expands despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Cicis is undergoing a rebrand designed to take the company to the next level. COO and President Jeff Hetsel explains what's next for the buffet chain and what…

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GPM Investments to open 4 Sbarros in Village Pantry locations

January 26, 2022

GPM Investments is launching restaurants in four Village Pantry stores in Indiana. The first store opened Dec. 6, 2021, with two more locations expected to…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Chowchilla, CA

January 25, 2022

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza is now open in Chowchilla, California, under franchisees Gurpreet Chauhan and Sukhwinder Singh, who also own and operate…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream celebrates 50th anniversary with development deals

January 25, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will mark its 50th anniversary with its most successful year in brand history. The 46-unit pizza signed 28 franchise deals …

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Curry Pizza House blends Indian culture with Italian fare

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Curry Pizza House is manned by first-generation Indian Americans. The California-based company has expanded outside the Bay area now with 12 units and is…

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&pizza to continue New Jersey expansion

January 13, 2022

Fast-casual pizza chain &pizza will continue its New Jersey expansion with three proposed locations, according to a NJ.com report.

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Pizza Factory to open in Ocean Shores, Washington

January 13, 2022

Pizza Factory is expanding its Washington State footprint with a new store in the tourist beach town of Ocean Shores, Washington. The franchise is owned and…

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Jordan Hospitality Group becomes largest Donatos franchise partner

January 12, 2022

Donatos has announced that the Jordan Hospitality Group has taken over the ownership and daily operation of the 21 restaurants in the Indianapolis market…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint to open in Palm Coast, Florida

January 12, 2022

Stoner's Pizza Joint will open its fifth location in the northeast Florida market in Palm Coast, Florida. The restaurant will be located at at…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reopens in Galena, Illinois

January 11, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened in Galena, Illinois, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 1st store in Mesa, Arizona

January 10, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Arizona location. The store, located at 849 N Dobson Rd Ste 112on Dobson Road in Mesa, Arizona, is owned by Pelican…

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Papa Johns inks historic deal for China expansion

January 7, 2022

Papa John's International has inked a historic deal with FountainVest Partners, one of Asia's leading independent private equity firms, to open more than 1,35…

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Pieology reopens in Lake Elsinore, California

January 4, 2022

Pieology has reopened in Lake Elsinore, California, under new and local management, according to a press release.

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Pizza Factory to open in Central Valley, California

December 30, 2021

Pizza Factory is set to open in Central Valley, California, in the Spring of 2022. The restaurant will be owned by Luis Marquez and Sandy Perez, according to a…

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