Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream seeks franchisees for key Iowa markets

May 14, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has reopened franchise development opportunities in its home state of Iowa, according to a press release.

&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses how the brand lost its identity, found it again and began franchising.

Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Haven Hot Chicken has gone from four stores to nine in just 10 months. Learn how the Connecticut-based brand is growing from its co-founders in our latest…

Blaze Pizza expands in Midwest with 3 locations

May 7, 2025

Blaze Pizza will open three locations across Indiana and Kentucky. The first restaurant is expected to open in Evansville, Indiana, this summer, according to a…

Donatos Pizza accelerates Texas growth

May 6, 2025

Donatos Pizza has inked three franchise deals — two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and one in Houston — to bring the brand's total franchise groups in Texas to…

How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

What if your next breakthrough idea came from a dishwasher-turned-Founder or a tech innovator who transformed chaos into a scalable business? Hear from Shawn…

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream debuts Texas development opportunities

April 18, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened key Texas markets for development and seeking operators to expand its brand into the Lonestar State.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream landing in Florida

April 17, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open its first restaurant and fun center in April 28 in Navarre, Florida, according to a press release.

Marco’s Pizza franchisee leads with passion, product, people

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marco's Pizza franchisee Robert Pina recently inked a deal for one of Marco's Pizza's biggest franchising agreements.

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom opens Great Falls, Montana restaurant

April 15, 2025

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom has opened in Great Falls, Montana. A ribbon cutting was held with the first 100 guests in line receiving free pizza for a year…

From a Closet to a Scaling Franchise System: Meet Evonne and Don Varady of Clean Eatz

In this episode of Founderology, host Kathleen Wood sits down with two powerhouse founders—Don and Evonne Varady, the creators of Clean Eatz. Their story…

Sbarro hits 800 restaurants

April 14, 2025

Sbarro opened four restaurants globally this month, bringing the brand's total to 800, according to a press release.

Donatos Pizza president, CEO wants it to be the household name in pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Donatos Pizza president and CEO Kevin King talks about his career in the pizza industry and what makes his brand a leader in the category amidst rising pizza…

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream to develop eastern, central Iowa

April 8, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is welcoming franchise inquiries in eastern and central Iowa, where the brand had units for decades, according to a press…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, Perkins, Bun Mee, Keke's leaders share franchising success insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

What it takes to succeed in franchising was the focus of a panel talk at the recent Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World

Denise Tran’s journey from attorney to award-winning restaurateur is a masterclass in vision and resilience. On Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, she shares…

Mountain Mike's Pizza takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace's Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2025 event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mountain Mike's Pizza took home the top honor at Pizza Marketplace's top brand of 2025. Cicis Pizza won a special award from Xrobotics, and David McKillips was…

Timber Pizza Company to expand Maryland presence

March 28, 2025

Timber Pizza Company will open its fourth brick-and-mortar franchised location in Edgewater, Maryland. The restaurant is expected to open in the summer and…

2025 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

We are honored to announce the Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers for 2025. This group features the best who stand out in a crowded field and are…

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&pizza launches franchising

March 20, 2025

&pizza has begun franchising, according to a press release.