PizzaRev introduces royalty incentive program

August 13, 2018

PizzaRev, a Southern California customizable pizza fast casual concept, has released a royalty incentive program for prospective franchisees, according to a…

Papa John's extends lifeline to franchisees amidst turmoil

August 13, 2018

Papa John's is throwing a lifeline out to its franchisees amidst all the turmoil of recent weeks. The chain's new assistance program for its U.S. and Canadian…

Pie Five adds 6th Oklahoma location

August 13, 2018

Pie Five Pizza is opening its first Owasso, Oklahoma, restaurant Tuesday, on North Garnett Road, a news release said. 

Colony Grill pizza: A testament to immigrant ingenuity's role in restaurant industry

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In the annals of pizza concepts with staying power, Colony Grill's multi-cultural rendition of the pie stands tall, and the 83-year-old brand's story is a…

Oath Pizza scales up with investment, partnership from Aramark

Oath Pizza is pairing up with food, facilities and uniform provider, Aramark, to bring the certified humane pizza brand to new location categories including…

Pupatella opens 2nd Richmond, Virginia location

August 6, 2018

Pupatella Neapolitan pizzeria is expanding its Virginia presence, with Franchisee Zeeshan Kaba signing a lease for his second Pupatella location on West Broad…

Pizza Hut performance drags down Yum China Q2 results

August 2, 2018

Yum China reported an overall 1 percent dip in same-store sales for the company during Q2 2018, stemming from a hefty 4-percent drop in its Pizza Hut brand's…

Rapid Fired Pizza signs multi-unit deal

July 31, 2018

Rapid Fired Pizza signed a multi-unit deal with Ed Newsome to develop more than 20 units in  West Virginia, according to a company press release.  

Pies, sides of the near-future: The trends en route to a pizza near you

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

What's not merely new to the pizza trade, but about to be new? Take a brief test to see if you know, then read on to find out what culinary trend forecaster…

Artichoke Basille opens 1st freestanding store

July 19, 2018

Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its first freestanding store this fall in Newington, Connecticut, also the first store in that state. The Berlin Turnpike…

Papa John's names law firm to oversee investigation, audit

Papa John's International, Inc. said this morning that a special committee consisting of all independent directors of the board has appointed the international…

Mountain Mike's plans 40 more stores in Southern California in 10 years

July 18, 2018

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has signed an area development agreement to expand the brand's footprint in Southern California by adding more than 4…

Blaze puts former Jamba Juice executive in key franchise development post

July 17, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has named a new franchise development executive who will lead the charge to add 30 new franchise partners in 45 key areas. The brand is…

Papa John's kicks Schnatter out of HQ, acts to fix brand, company culture

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Investors are showing their approval in the actions taken thus far by Papa John's to act on the problems inflicted by its founder's words. Stocks were up…

Blaze opens Santa Cruz store

July 10, 2018

Blaze will open a 2,500-square-foot open kitchen restaurant Thursday on Mission Street in Santa Cruz,  California, a news release said. The location will offer…

Pizza@ soon to be @Puerto Rico

July 5, 2018

Pizza@ USA Inc. has signed a deal to open its first Puerto Rico location in Canovanas. Puerto Rico-based group, Karma Inc. has been mulling the franchise for a…

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza to open in Iowa

June 29, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open Saturday at 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy., in Des Moines, Iowa, according to a company press release. 

Mici Handcrafted Italian to open in Lafayette, Colorado

June 28, 2018

Denver-based Mici Handcrafted Italian will open this fall on West South Boulder Road in Lafayette, Colorado, according to a company press release. Plans for…

Papa John's sells 34 China locations

June 28, 2018

Papa John's International has sold its 34 restaurants in Beijing and Tianjin, China, to a portfolio company of private equity firm, Advantage Partners, called…

Southern California gets 5,700-square-foot Blaze

June 22, 2018

La Verne, California, is the latest locale to get a Blaze Pizza location, opening this Friday in a 5,700- square-foot open kitchen restaurant with interior…