Franchising News & Media

Romeo's Pizza to open in Cary, North Carolina

June 20, 2022

Romeo's Pizza opens this week in Cary, North Carolina. The brand has additional North Carolina franchises set to open throughout the summer and fall, according…

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Pizzeria Uno launches franchise conversion opportunity for hotel owners

June 15, 2022

Pizzeria Uno has launched a restaurant conversion franchise opportunity for hotel owners. Prospective franchisees can now open a full-service Pizzeria Uno…

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Little Caesars inks deals at double rate of last year

June 13, 2022

Little Caesars says its has confirmed new store commitments at double the rate of what was achieved last year, according to a company press release.

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Pizza Factory expands Washington footprint

June 10, 2022

Pizza Factory opened its 10th restaurant in Washington earlier this month in the Woodland community. The restaurant is owned by sisters Becky and Michele Lo…

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Romeo's Pizza to open in Cary, North Carolina

June 8, 2022

Romeo's Pizza will open a franchise in Cary, North Carolina, the week of June 20th, with additional locations opening throughout the state in the summer and…

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California Pizza Kitchen opens restaurant in India

June 7, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen has announced the opening of a franchise location in India. The opening marks CPK's re-entry into India and expansion of its global…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Placerville, California

June 2, 2022

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a restaurant in Placerville, California. The unit is owned and operated by El Dorado County residents and…

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Sarpino's Pizzeria USA sees sales increase with delivery, carryout concept

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Sarpino's Pizzeria, already a delivery and carryout concept, didn't have to pivot like so many restaurants during the pandemic. Now, the 44-unit company is…

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Pizza Guys expands California presence

May 31, 2022

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys has opened in Temecula, California. The store is owned by Edward Phan, My Phan and Hung Ung, who plan to open a second location in…

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Mici Italian to open 1st Texas location

May 31, 2022

Mici Italian will open its first Texas store, in Frisco, in early July. The unit is owned and operated by franchisee Carlos Smith, who has plans to develop…

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Marco's Pizza inks multi-unit deal in Lubbock, Texas

May 27, 2022

Marco's Pizza has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring six stores to Lubbock, Texas, by the end of 2023.

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Mici Italian to open 1st franchise location

May 27, 2022

Mici Italian will debut its first Arizona location come June. It's the first franchise location for the Denver-based brand. Mici launched its national…

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Military vets launch Little Caesars store in Missouri

May 26, 2022

Military vets Mechelle and Thomas Fitzgerald have launch a Little Caesars restaurant in Marshfield, Missouri.

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Papa Gino’s expands footprint into Walmart, Market Basket stores

May 23, 2022

Papa Gino's, a New England pizzeria, is expanding its retail frozen pizza into nearly 600 Walmart, Market Basket and Hannaford store locations across 22 states…

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Riko’s Pizza adds another store to the brand roster

May 20, 2022

Riko's Pizza is getting ready to open its latest franchise store, this time in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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Pizza Guys expands Los Angeles footprint

May 19, 2022

Pizza Guys, based in Sacramento, California, is expanding its Los Angeles footprint with the opening of a store in Chatsworth.

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza expanding in Texas

May 17, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has signed two multi-unit expansion deals in Texas. They are for three units each.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens California location

May 16, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Daly City, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Gagan Singh and Raja Sethi…

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Pizza Ranch focuses on small-town operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Buffet concept Pizza Ranch focuses on towns with populations of 5,000 and less. Pizza Marketplace talked with Adrie Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch's founder and…

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Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

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