Franchising News & Media

Pizza Factory to open in Clovis, California

November 8, 2021

Pizza Factory is continuing its expansion in its home state of California with a location in Clovis. The store will be owned by Pavenijt and Sukhbir Dhillon…

read now

Chuck E. Cheese opens in Bahrain

November 3, 2021

Chuck E. Cheese has opened its first Bahrain location. The stores has a seating capacity for over 300 guests and more than 70 games making for a safe, clean…

read now

UNO Pizzeria & Grill debuts new franchise model

November 2, 2021

UNO Pizzeria & Grill has introduced a franchise concept that recreates the iconic look and feel of the brand's original Pizzeria UNO Chicago location.

read now

Pie Five Pizza opens in Danville, Virginia

November 1, 2021

Pie Five Pizza has opened in Danville, Virginia. The =unit is located at 114 Sandy Court and is locally owned and operated by local entrepreneur Paresh Suthar…

read now

California Pizza Kitchen breaks ground on Canada location

October 28, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen has broken ground on a store in Edmonton, the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta.

read now

FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

read now

Happy Joe's launches Operator to Owner Program

October 18, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is creating a pipeline for career opportunities by providing longtime management with a path to entrepreneurship, according…

read now

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Napa, California

October 14, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Napa, California location. The restaurant is owned by Chandi Hospitality Group, a franchisee and area developer for…

read now

Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

read now

BurgerFi buying Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

October 11, 2021

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings from L Catterton for…

read now

Vocelli Pizza to open in Maryland

October 8, 2021

Pittsburgh-based Vocelli Pizza will open this month in Owings Mills, Maryland, marking its 88th franchise store, according to a press release.

read now

Stoner’s Pizza launches 1st Denver location

October 6, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint opened a Denver location Monday at 6460 E. Yale Ave.

read now

Happy Joe’s continues Missouri expansion, eyes London presence

October 6, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream franchisee Satish Pardeshi plans to expand to four total locations in Missouri with additional sites in Arnold and Branson…

read now

Little Caesars sets goal for New England expansion

October 5, 2021

Little Caesars aims to expand its presence in the New England region and has set a goal of 50 units across Boston and Providence by 2026.

read now

Pizza Guys expands in California

October 5, 2021

Pizza Guys is expanding its California presence by opening a location in San Carlos. The unit will be located at 796 El Camino Real and is slated to open in…

read now

Stoner's Pizza Joint opening 3rd Jacksonville location

October 4, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, will open its third location in Jacksonville, Florida at 9766 Old St Augustine Rd. The location will…

read now

Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens in Brea, California

September 30, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Brea, California location. The restaurant in Northern Orange County is owned by franchisee Raj Lehl, who also owns…

read now

Papa John's signs historic franchise agreement

September 29, 2021

Papa John's has inked its largest domestic franchisee development agreement in the company's history with franchisee operator Sun Holdings, Inc.

read now

Marco's Pizza signs Tampa area development deal

September 28, 2021

Marco's Pizza has signed a development deal that will bring 15 stores to the Tampa market by the end of 2024.

read now

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

read now