Franchising News & Media

Pieology to add 5 Idaho restaurants

August 10, 2021

Rob and Laurie Wylie and Michael Gordon of Crash-Coyote LLC have signed an agreement to open five Pieology locations in Idaho, according to a press release.

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Papa John's partnership to open 220 international locations

August 9, 2021

Papa John's, the third largest pizza delivery chain in the U.S., plans to open 220 international locations by 2025 through a partnership with its largest…

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Little Caesars seeks Denver area franchisees

August 6, 2021

Little Caesars is aiming to grow its presence in Denver with the addition of at least 15 units by the close of 2024, according to a press release.

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Papa John's reports strong Q2 results, partners with top franchisee to open 220 stores

August 6, 2021

Papa John's International Inc. reported strong Q2 2021 sales and earnings for the three months ending June 27, 2021, according to an earning release.

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Donatos looking to expand across Greater Cleveland area

August 5, 2021

Pizza chain Donatos is aiming to expand across the Greater Cleveland area, opening locations in western Cuyahoga County within the next few years.

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Happy Joe's teams with Harrison on brand, design strategy

August 4, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is tapping design consultant firm Harrison to create a new image and brand design as it prepares to expand its footprint.

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Blaze Pizza blazing multi-unit franchise trails

July 30, 2021

Blaze Pizza is growing its footprint in Southern California and Alaska with multi-unit franchise deals.

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Hungry Howie's grows northeast Tennessee presence

July 28, 2021

Hungry Howie's Pizza has opened a Tennessee store – its fifth location in Jefferson City, a news release said.

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Donatos seeks to widen Tennessee footprint

July 23, 2021

Ohio-based, Donatos Pizza, is hoping to increase its numbers in the Volunteer State of Tennessee, especially around Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and…

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Domino's hits 18K stores

July 16, 2021

The world's biggest-selling pizza company, Domino's is getting even bigger, with the opening of its 18,000th store in La Junta, Colorado, a news release said.

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Pieology fires up 1st UK store

July 6, 2021

Tustin, California-based Pieology has opened its first store in the United Kingdom, which it said in a news release is part of its efforts to spread the…

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Pizza Guys goes deep for California growth

July 1, 2021

The 69-store Sacramento, California-based, Pizza Guys brand, plans to go deep — as in deeply south in California — for its next growth spurt. The brand said in…

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria to open 1st franchised units in Alabama

July 1, 2021

Scottsdale, Arizona-based, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, has signed a multi-unit franchisee agreement with Power Brands Hospitality Group to open its first franchised…

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Romeo's Pizza agreement adds up to 20 South Carolina stores

July 1, 2021

Northern Ohio-based, Romeo's Pizza has signed an area representative agreement that will expand the brand's South Carolina reach by up to 20 stores there, a…

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Stoner's opens 2nd Jacksonville, Florida store

July 1, 2021

Florida-based quick-service pizza brand, Stoner's Pizza Joint, is opening its second location in Jacksonville, Florida today on Southside Boulevard, a news…

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Marco's to open 20 Denver-area stores by 2024's end

June 30, 2021

Marco's Pizza has signed two deals to open 20 Denver-metro stores by the end of 2024. This comes on the heels of the brand's 90-plus franchise agreements…

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Papa John's plans 250 German stores in 7 years

June 29, 2021

Papa John's is not only expanding into Germany, but doing so in a very big way, with plans to work with franchise partner, PJ Western Group, to open 250 units…

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Creator of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' co-creates drive-thru pizzeria

June 29, 2021

Scott Godino Jr., the founder of B.A.R. (Born And Raised) restaurant concept in Las Vegas, has partnered with Anthony E. Zuiker, who created the TV franchise…

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Mountain Mike's opens San Bernardino County store

June 25, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza is opening its first Upland, California, location in San Bernardino's Upland Village Plaza near Burlington.

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Mici's glorious, 'gut-wrenching,' 1st-person story of starting to franchise

by Elliot Schiffer — Ceo, Mici

It's your baby. It's your life's work. It's your living. And now you're opening up your brand to franchising and all that entails. Mici's Partner and CEO…

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