Westside Pizza focuses on fresh food, franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Boise, Idaho-based Westside Pizza has 38 units. Learn how franchising and food have become two major tenets of the company's focus.

Riko's Thin Crust Pizza to enter Florida

August 5, 2022

New England-based Riko's Thin Crust Pizza announced the grad opening of its first Florida location in Jupiter, Florida. The store is located at 560 US-1 and is…

Jet's Pizza reaches milestone 400th location

July 29, 2022

Jet's Pizza has opened its 400th location in the pizza chain's franchise. The restaurant is located in Jefferson Park in Chicago, Illinois and is owned by…

PizzaForno launches Pizza with a Purpose program

July 27, 2022

Automated pizza brand PizzaForno has launched its Pizza with a Purpose program in the U.S., with Houston as the brand's first stop. The brand's licensees work…

Young Pizza Guys franchisee brings fresh perspective to business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kaitlynn Caster became a Pizza Guys franchisee at the tender age of 24. Here are the lessons she's learned and the challenges she's faced.

Pizza Ranch sees accelerated growth

July 25, 2022

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch, has announced that it has accelerated its growth in the first half of 2022, signing a total of eight new agreement deals, bringing…

Marco's Pizza franchisees to open in former Virginia Pizza Hut space

July 21, 2022

Marco's Pizza franchisees Brandon Hudson and Damion Mason will open their sixth restaurant in the Richmond, Virginia, area. The move marks the 11th Marco's…

California Pizza Kitchen to open 1st Canadian restaurant

July 20, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) will open its first restaurant in Canada on August 1. The unit is located in Edmonton, Alberta, according to a press release.

Pizza Factory set for record-breaking growth

July 13, 2022

Pizza Factory is set for a record-braking year after the West Coast brand signed a total of 11 franchise agreements in Levon, Texas, Southern and Central…

Happy Joe's ready for growth, focuses on product over price

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has become a Midwestern mainstay with a wide variety of pizzas. The brand has more than 30 units in the pipeline.

Americana inks deal for 100 Pizza Hut locations in Saudia Arabia

July 5, 2022

Yum Brands has reached a deal with Middle East franchisee Americana to open 100 Pizza Hut restaurants in Saudia Arabia. The deal is to be conducted over the…

Tasty Hut LLC acquires 27 Pizza Hut restaurants

July 5, 2022

Tasty Brands LP, an affiliate of Triton Pacific, has announced that its portfolio company, Tasty Hut LLC, has acquired 27 franchised Pizza Hut restaurants…

How Your Phone System Helps Boost Revenue for Your QSR Business

Did you know that the right phone system can help you improve customer service, coach your staff through conversations without the client hearing and even…

Mici Italian opens Arizona location

June 30, 2022

Mici Italian has opened its first location outside of its home state of Denver. The store, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is the first restaurant to debut the…

Donatos eyes Pennsylvania for growth

June 30, 2022

Donatos has set a goal to open 10 to 15 locations in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area. This comes after brand partner Red Robin Gourmet Burgers began serving…

Marco’s Pizza set to open 1,100th store

June 29, 2022

Marco's Pizza will open its 1,100th store in July, located in Dundee, Florida. The restaurant is owned by Kal Gullapalli, according to a press release.

Little Caesars eyes Hawaii as next state for growth

June 29, 2022

Little Caesars is looking to grow its presence in Hawaii with a goal of opening more than 16 new franchise stores across the islands by 2027, according to a…

Pizza Factory expands into Georgia

June 27, 2022

Pizza Factory has opened its first location in Georgia in the Athens community. The restaurant is located with the Beechwood Shopping Center, according to a…

Maximize Your Revenue with Suggestive Selling

Suggestive selling is one of the most effective ways to increase your store’s revenue and profitability. Even small additions to your customer orders can…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 2nd Reno location

June 22, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second Reno location. The restaurant is owned and operated by multi-unit franchisees Dalvir Singh, Manpreet Rai and…