Franchising News & Media
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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint
March 11, 2025
Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…
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Spinning success: How one KC pizza brand pioneered local Neapolitan flavors
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Spin Pizza focuses on its Neapolitan flavors, and it passion for both its people and its customers.
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Marco's Pizza to debut in Philly market
March 5, 2025
Marco's Pizza will enter the Philadelphia market with a two-unit agreement. The restaurants will be run by experienced pizza franchisee Jack Praizner…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza grows in Wisconsin
February 28, 2025
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Greenfield, Wisconsin, according to a press release.
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Cannoli Kitchen Pizza plans growth for 2025
February 27, 2025
Cannoli Kitchen Pizza signed eight franchise agreements in 2024, five in Florida and three in Alabama. Today, the brand has 10 franchise agreements completed…
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Crust Pizza Co. grows in Houston
February 26, 2025
Crust Pizza Co. will open in the Houston neighborhood of Summerwood next month, according to a press release.
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Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.
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How to dominate restaurant data
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.
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Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…
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Mountain Mike's to open 1st Midwest location in Wisconsin
February 12, 2025
Mountain Mike's Pizza will open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand's first Midwest location and 10th state overall, according to a press…
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Toppers Pizza opens 71st location
February 7, 2025
Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza bets on North Las Vegas
February 7, 2025
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in North Las Vegas under the helm of franchisees Dalvir Janjua, Kamaljit Singh, Manjinder Kaur and Manpreet Rai…
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Mr Gatti's franchise dream comes true for long-time fans
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, new Mr Gatti's franchisees, are learning what the brand is all about.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza grows presence in Southern California
February 3, 2025
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Moorpark, California, marking the brand's second location in Ventura County, according to a press release.
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