Franchising News & Media

Mountain Mike’s opens 4th Oregon restaurant

March 3, 2022

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its fourth Oregon restaurant, located in Klamath Falls. The store is owned by franchisee Jim Smith, who owns…

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Hungry Howie's rolls out "aggressive" franchise incentive program

March 2, 2022

Hungry Howie's has rolled out a franchise incentive program it calls "aggressive" to help the company grow in 2022, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream inks deal for Florida Panhandle

March 1, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has signed a franchise agreement to open multiple units in the Florida Panhandle, with the first set to open in Navarre…

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Romeo's Pizza operating system, pillars make it unique in industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Romeo's Pizza is on a hot streak right now. With sales up 26%, and a rewards program that boasts a 300% growth last year, the Ohio-based brand is ready for the…

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Marco's big growth strategy not just about pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Marco's Pizza has more than 1,000 units with plans to grow to 1,500 by 2023. Its strategy isn't just about great pizza.

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Pizza Factory signs deal for California counties

February 17, 2022

Pizza Factory has signed a deal to bring five locations to San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California.

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Pizza Guys looks to build momentum in 2022

February 16, 2022

Sacramento, California-based Pizza Guys is looking to capitalize on its 2021 success with 11 more locations within the first half of 2022, according to a…

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Rascal House's catering, delivery programs set it apart in crowded field

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rascal House's concept is heavy on delivery and catering. Learn what sets the company apart in the QSR space and how the six-unit company plans to grow.

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Pizza Factory to expand in Mesa, Arizona

February 15, 2022

Pizza Factory has inked a deal to further expand in Arizona. The location is set to open in the Mesa, Arizona area in the spring and will be run by franchisee…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza expands to Idaho

February 15, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first location in Idaho. The Meridian, Idaho, location is owned and operated by Gem State Pies, the franchise group that…

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Mici Italian has big plans for 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mici Italian has seven units in the Denver area. The company is poised for growth and has plans to double its size in 2022.

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Pizza Factory signs agreement to open 5th Arizona location

February 14, 2022

Pizza Factory has announced its latest expansion plan. The company is set to open in Mesa Arizona, this spring, according to a press release.

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Artichoke Basille's Pizza opens in Jersey City

February 11, 2022

New York-based Artichoke Basille's Pizza has opened its latest store in Jersey City. It's the third of five franchised restaurants slated to debut across New…

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Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria inks master franchise agreement for Canada

February 11, 2022

Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria has inked a master franchise deal with Canadian company The Patel Group led by hotelier GK Patel, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars to expand domestically, internationally in 2022

February 9, 2022

Little Caesars has big plans for 2022. The Detroit, Michigan-based company is riding considerable growth momentum from 2021 into what is shaping up to be a…

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Cicis rebrands, expands despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cicis is undergoing a rebrand designed to take the company to the next level. COO and President Jeff Hetsel explains what's next for the buffet chain and what…

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GPM Investments to open 4 Sbarros in Village Pantry locations

January 26, 2022

GPM Investments is launching restaurants in four Village Pantry stores in Indiana. The first store opened Dec. 6, 2021, with two more locations expected to…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Chowchilla, CA

January 25, 2022

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza is now open in Chowchilla, California, under franchisees Gurpreet Chauhan and Sukhwinder Singh, who also own and operate…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream celebrates 50th anniversary with development deals

January 25, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will mark its 50th anniversary with its most successful year in brand history. The 46-unit pizza signed 28 franchise deals …

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Curry Pizza House blends Indian culture with Italian fare

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Curry Pizza House is manned by first-generation Indian Americans. The California-based company has expanded outside the Bay area now with 12 units and is…

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