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.

Marco's Pizza rolls out franchise development incentive program with no initial royalties

March 20, 2025

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has launched its Franchise Development Royalty Incentive Program with early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0%, according…

Pizza Factory expands California presence with Jackson restaurant

March 18, 2025

Pizza Factory has opened a location in Jackson, California, according to a press release.

Rotolo's Craft & Crust continues Texas expansion

March 13, 2025

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Carrollton, Texas, according to the press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 2nd Washington location

March 13, 2025

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Mount Vernon, Washington. It is owned and operated by multi-brand operators Gurjot and Yashraj…

Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success

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

When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…

Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.