Franchising News & Media

BurgerFi buying Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

October 11, 2021

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings from L Catterton for…

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Vocelli Pizza to open in Maryland

October 8, 2021

Pittsburgh-based Vocelli Pizza will open this month in Owings Mills, Maryland, marking its 88th franchise store, according to a press release.

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Stoner’s Pizza launches 1st Denver location

October 6, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint opened a Denver location Monday at 6460 E. Yale Ave.

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Happy Joe’s continues Missouri expansion, eyes London presence

October 6, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream franchisee Satish Pardeshi plans to expand to four total locations in Missouri with additional sites in Arnold and Branson…

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Little Caesars sets goal for New England expansion

October 5, 2021

Little Caesars aims to expand its presence in the New England region and has set a goal of 50 units across Boston and Providence by 2026.

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Pizza Guys expands in California

October 5, 2021

Pizza Guys is expanding its California presence by opening a location in San Carlos. The unit will be located at 796 El Camino Real and is slated to open in…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint opening 3rd Jacksonville location

October 4, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, will open its third location in Jacksonville, Florida at 9766 Old St Augustine Rd. The location will…

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens in Brea, California

September 30, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first Brea, California location. The restaurant in Northern Orange County is owned by franchisee Raj Lehl, who also owns…

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Papa John's signs historic franchise agreement

September 29, 2021

Papa John's has inked its largest domestic franchisee development agreement in the company's history with franchisee operator Sun Holdings, Inc.

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Marco's Pizza signs Tampa area development deal

September 28, 2021

Marco's Pizza has signed a development deal that will bring 15 stores to the Tampa market by the end of 2024.

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Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

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Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success

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

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

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Pizza Factory inks Texas deal

September 21, 2021

Pizza Factory has announced an agreement for the Gilmer/Longview area in Texas with Ken and Kelly Wells, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream signs master franchise agreement for Middle East, North Africa

September 21, 2021

Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has signed a master franchise agreement with with H.J. Happy Joe's for Restaurants L.L.C. to grow the brand in the…

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Romeo's Pizza opens in Poland, Ohio

September 20, 2021

Romeo's Pizza has opened in Poland, Ohio. The location is owned by Patrick Howlett and the Howlett Restaurant Group, according to a press release.

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Romeo’s Pizza announces Colorado location

September 17, 2021

Romeo's Pizza has announced its first Colorado location. The unit opened in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is owned by Dan O'Neil, according to a press release.

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Russo's New York Pizzeria enters California

September 17, 2021

Russo's New York Pizzeria is set to open its first Fresno, California location later this year. The restaurant will feature the brand's updated casual dining…

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens in Red Bluff, California

September 17, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza is now open in Red Bluff, California. The restaurant is owned by franchisees Harminder ("Harry") Sahota and Bill Dulku. Red Bluff is the…

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Pizza Inn opens in Mountain View, Arkansas

September 14, 2021

Pizza Inn has opened a buffet location in Mountain View, Arkansas. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisees Eric and Heidi Myers and George and…

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Riko's Pizza adds second Long Island location

September 13, 2021

Riko's Pizza has announced the grand opening of its second Long Island location. The store in Mineola represents a steady expansion of the Connecticut-based…

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