Franchising News & Media

Mountain Mike's Pizza makes Austin-area debut

March 12, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its 13 restaurant in the state in Manor, Texas. It's the brand's first central Texas location, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Edmond, Oklahoma

March 11, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza continues its Oklahoma growth with the opening of a location in Edmond. It's the second location in the Sooner State and is owned and…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 1st Arizona restaurant

March 10, 2026

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is entering Arizona with the opening of a Tucson-area location, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza to open 80-plus stores in 2026

March 6, 2026

Marco's Pizza has plans to open more than 80 stores in 2026, aiming to surpass the 60 locations it debuted last year. The expansion strategy includes entries…

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Speaker Spotlight: Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, Church's Texas Chicken

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

Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, at Church's Texas Chicken, shares insight on his career, achievements and industry trends ahead of his…

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Tips, advice for selecting the right franchise location

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

The oldest, and most known, saying when it comes to real estate is location, location, location. It holds true when it comes to restaurant franchising success.

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Marco's Pizza makes Garden State debut

March 2, 2026

Marco's Pizza has opened its first location in New Jersey. The store is located in Somerset at 1135 Easton Avenue, according to a press release.

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Timber Pizza Co. to expand in Virginia with 2 stores

March 2, 2026

Timber Pizza Co., will focus on its presence in the East Coast, especially in Virginia, where the brand plans to open two stores in a push for regional growth…

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Pizza Inn reinvests in Texas unit with transformative modernization

February 27, 2026

Pizza Inn has revamped its Mesquite, Texas, location with a fully modernized design that marks a step forward for the brand's next chapter of growth, according…

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Hungry Howie's expands Ohio footprint with Sylvania opening

February 26, 2026

Hungry Howie's has opened a location in Sylvania. The store will offer special promotions and giveaways beginning Feb. 27, according to a press release.

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Speaker Spotlight: Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations, Gong cha

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

In today's Speaker Spotlight, we are highlighting Chris Noffze, director of direct franchising and operations at Gong cha Americas, who will be sharing…

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Experienced franchisees acquire 2 Kentucky Mr Gatti's locations

February 25, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza has announced the acquisition of its Shepherdsville and Brandenburg, Kentucky, restaurants by experienced local entrepreneurs, according to a…

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Mr Gatti's Pizza looking to expand in Houston

February 18, 2026

Mr Gatti's Pizza is targeting the Houston market for expansion, according to a press release.

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Jeff's Bagel Run: From garage bagels to 30 and growing

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

On this episode of the Founderology — Built to Breakthrough podcast, I talk with Jeff Perera, co-Founder of Jeff’s Bagel Run and a member of the inaugural…

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The 10-25 Unit Playbook: Scale Without Chaos

Unlock the proven systems top restaurant operators use to scale without chaos. If you’re stuck juggling fires across 10–25 locations, this guide shows you the…

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Pizza Guys to open 4th San Diego location

February 16, 2026

Pizza Guys will open its fourth San Diego location on Feb. 26, according to a press release.

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Speaker Spotlight: Eddie Flores, co-founder L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, chairman of L&L Franchise, Inc.

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

In his RFIS keynote Eddie Flores will share "unconventional" strategies that led L&L Hawaiian Barbecuse to eight consecutive #1 Asian food franchise rankings.

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Donatos Pizza to develop Charlotte market

February 10, 2026

Donatos Pizza has inked a development agreement in the Charlotte market, with the franchise partner's first location slated for a late 2026 opening, according…

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Rotolo's Craft & Crust opens 7th restaurant in Texas

February 6, 2026

Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Willow Park, Texas. The Louisiana-brand's newest restaurant is under the helm of franchisees Matt and…

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria to open in Madison, Alabama

February 4, 2026

Grimaldi's Pizzeria will open a location in Madison, Alabama, this March. The move marks the third Grimaldi's location in Alabama and its 45th location in the…

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