Franchising News & Media

&pizza to continue New Jersey expansion

January 13, 2022

Fast-casual pizza chain &pizza will continue its New Jersey expansion with three proposed locations, according to a NJ.com report.

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Pizza Factory to open in Ocean Shores, Washington

January 13, 2022

Pizza Factory is expanding its Washington State footprint with a new store in the tourist beach town of Ocean Shores, Washington. The franchise is owned and…

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Jordan Hospitality Group becomes largest Donatos franchise partner

January 12, 2022

Donatos has announced that the Jordan Hospitality Group has taken over the ownership and daily operation of the 21 restaurants in the Indianapolis market…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint to open in Palm Coast, Florida

January 12, 2022

Stoner's Pizza Joint will open its fifth location in the northeast Florida market in Palm Coast, Florida. The restaurant will be located at at…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream reopens in Galena, Illinois

January 11, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened in Galena, Illinois, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 1st store in Mesa, Arizona

January 10, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Arizona location. The store, located at 849 N Dobson Rd Ste 112on Dobson Road in Mesa, Arizona, is owned by Pelican…

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Papa Johns inks historic deal for China expansion

January 7, 2022

Papa John's International has inked a historic deal with FountainVest Partners, one of Asia's leading independent private equity firms, to open more than 1,35…

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Pieology reopens in Lake Elsinore, California

January 4, 2022

Pieology has reopened in Lake Elsinore, California, under new and local management, according to a press release.

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Pizza Factory to open in Central Valley, California

December 30, 2021

Pizza Factory is set to open in Central Valley, California, in the Spring of 2022. The restaurant will be owned by Luis Marquez and Sandy Perez, according to a…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens Utah location

December 30, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has announced the opening of its second store in Utah.

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Pizza Factory experiences milestone growth in 2021

December 29, 2021

Pizza Factory ramped up franchising efforts in 2021, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's opens Sacramento location

December 22, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in the Sacramento, California, owned by Karan Bal and Jai Tiwana. The 1,936-square-foot restaurant is located in…

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Pizza Artista to open Texas location

December 21, 2021

Pizza Artista is set to open in Groves, Texas, according to a report in The Port Arthur News. The build-your-own pizza concept was founded in Louisiana. This…

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Pizza Inn signs multi-unit franchise agreement for Tennessee, North Carolina

December 16, 2021

Pizza Inn has executed a multi-unit development agreement with the company's franchise business consultant, Dion Firooznia. Operating under the name D…

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Mountain Mike's to enter Idaho

December 15, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to enter Idaho with Gem State Pies, Inc., owned by prominent multi-brand operators and entrepreneurs Boris…

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How Fat Boy's Pizza expanded despite pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Louisiana-based Fat Boy's Pizza is set to open its seventh unit next year, taking the brand outside its home state. The company has managed to grow despite the…

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Pizza Factory opens 1st Texas location

December 10, 2021

Pizza Factory has opened its first Texas location in the Fate community. The new Express model is located at 131 E. Fate Main Place, according to a press…

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California Pizza Kitchen launches domestic franchise program

December 9, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen is launching its first domestic franchise program following its successful international growth program, according to a press release.

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