Franchising News & Media

Pizza Pizza to expand in Mexico

December 3, 2021

Canada-based Pizza Pizza has signed a deal to expand its footprint into Mexico in 2022, according to a BNN Bloomberg report.

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Blaze Pizza signs multi-unit Miami deal

December 2, 2021

Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise development agreement that will expand the brand's South Florida footprint. Nine units are planned for the greater Miami…

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LaRosa's to open in Louisville, Kentucky

November 24, 2021

Kentucky-based development company One Holland will introduce Cincinnati-based LaRosa's Family Pizzeria to Louisville, Kentucky, in the fall of 2022. The…

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Papa Johns signs 60-unit deal for Africa

November 23, 2021

Papa Johns is expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa. Franchise partner Kitchen Express LTD, a subsidiary of AAH Limited, the majority shareholder of Hass Petroleum…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza signs multi-unit Utah deal, posts strong Q3 sales

November 23, 2021

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has announced a multi-store deal in Utah with RVTC Enterprises LLC — owned by Utah residents and prominent area dairy…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint opens in Columbia, South Carolina

November 22, 2021

Stoner's Pizza joint has opened its second location in the Columbia, South Carolina market. The store is located in the Harbison neighborhood at 378 Columbiana…

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Pieology opens in Findlay, Ohio

November 17, 2021

Pieology is opening its first Ohio store, in Findlay, under the leadership of franchisees Jerrod and Amy Hartman, according to a press release.

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Pizza Inn reopens Waycross, Georgia store

November 15, 2021

Pizza Inn has reopened its store in Waycross, Georgia. The location is owned and operated by a new franchisee, Hemi Dhar, according to a press release.

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Donatos Pizza eyes Carolinas in national expansion

November 11, 2021

Donatos Pizza is ready to expand its presence across North Carolina and South Carolina, targeting key metro areas, according to a press release.

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Mici Handcrafted Italian signs 1st franchise deal, hires chief growth officer

November 9, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a family-owned, fast casual concept based in Denver, Colorado, has signed its first franchise deal for 30 units in Phoenix, Arizona.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

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…

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