Former NFL player Billy Bajema hosts Pizza Inn opening in Oklahoma

August 12, 2025

Pizza Inn has opened in Yukon, Oklahoma. The restaurant has been serving guests from its drive-thru for two months but has now opened its dine-in buffet…

Fransmart launches platform for early-stage restaurant, franchise brands

August 7, 2025

Fransmart, a franchise development company, has launched an investment platform that allows individual accredited investors to co-invest alongside the firm in…

The fixer-upper franchisee: How Chris Patel turned neglected Papa Johns locations into a 70-store powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

An entrepreneur with a background in finance leveraged his business acumen and a keen eye for opportunity to grow his Papa Johns franchise from four to 7…

Imo's Pizza to expand in Kansas City

August 4, 2025

St. Louis-based Imo's Pizza will open its third Kansas City area location this year, according to a report in The Kansas City Star.

A taste of home: the 40-year legacy of Figaro's Italian Pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After more than 40 years, Figaro's Italian Pizza continues to thrive as a nostalgic, small-town pizza franchise because of its innovative "We Bake or You Bake…

Toppers Pizza opens in Charlotte, North Carolina

July 31, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened in Charlotte, North Carolina. It marks the third Charlotte-area restaurant for the brand and the 73rd systemwide, according to a press…

Mountain Mike's Pizza lands in Salem, Oregon

July 31, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its sixth location in Oregon. Located in Salem, the restaurant is under the helm of multi-brand franchisees Amritpal Singh…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reopens in New Ulm, Minnesota

July 30, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened in New Ulm, Minnesota under the helm of local owner and operator Travis Hermel, a former longtime Happy Joe's…

Fat Boy's Pizza, Savvy Sliders bring co-branded unit to Fort Wayne, Indiana

July 29, 2025

Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open a co-branded unit this fall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The restaurants, located in a former BurgerFi, are located at…

Back to basics: Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant revitalized by family's dedication, original recipes

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Leona's Pizzeria, a Chicago legacy brand celebrating its 75th anniversary, is experiencing a resurgence under new family ownership that's dedicated to…

Marco's Pizza celebrates international milestones

July 22, 2025

Ohio-based Marco's Pizza is celebrating major milestones in its international strategy, marking one year since it opened its first location in Mexico and 1…

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands in home state

July 17, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Pittsburg, California. It marks the brands 23rd location in Contra Costa County, according to a press release.

Round Table Pizza expands Texas footprint

July 17, 2025

Round Table Pizza, a FAT Brands Inc. property, has opened a location in San Marcos, Texas. The franchise is under the helm of Brame Brands.

Pizza Inn proves some traditions (and value) never go out of style

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After surviving significant decline, Pizza Inn has engineered a remarkable comeback by leveraging its nostalgic buffet concept, achieving impressive financial…

Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim…

Mountain Mike's Pizza to make Tennessee debut

July 11, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza is headed to the Nashville, Tennessee, area with a multi-unit deal designed to continue its national expansion. The three-unit agreement…

Mr. Gatti's Pizza makes comeback in Sanford, North Carolina after 2 decades

July 11, 2025

Mr Gatti's Pizza is making its return to Sanford, North Carolina, after 20 years. The restaurant opens July 14, according to a press release.

Donatos Pizza opens 2nd location in Edmond, Oklahoma

July 10, 2025

Donatos Pizza has opened its second location in Edmond, Oklahoma. A grand opening will be held July 22, according to a press release.

4th annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit to offer advice, tips to pizzeria operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit will take place July 30 and will feature a keynote address with the president and CEO of Donatos Pizza and a variety of…

Toppers Pizza to debut in Manhattan, Kansas

June 25, 2025

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza will open in Manhattan, Kansas, June 30th. The restaurant is located near Kansas State University and the historic Aggieville…