Franchising News & Media
Pizza in Chile? Little Caesars says, 'Yes!'
June 26, 2017
Little Caesars is putting their pizza in Chile, where consumers are increasingly demanding "takeaway" brands that offer value per serving.
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Blaze fires up Los Angeles County location
June 23, 2017
Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza opened a Los Angeles County location Thursday in North Hollywood. The store will give away free pizzas today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to…
read nowVapiano's Big Apple relaunch sets stage for major US expansion
June 22, 2017
The leaders at Vapiano made some Big Apple-size noise this week about their newly refurbished New York City restaurant, with "red carpet" appearances from…
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What franchisees wish they'd known 'then,' that they know now
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Managing employees is a major aspect that new franchisees often don’t realize or prepare for when signing a franchise agreement. That, and the fact that…
read nowMe-n-Ed's goes out for a beer ... or 26
June 20, 2017
Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria opened a new brew-centric brand this June called Me-n-Ed's On Tap in Bakersfield, California, complete with a self-pour tap system…
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How to avoid disputes in the franchisor-franchisee partnership
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Attorney Brian Schnell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP offers up advice and tips on how potential franchise operators and franchisors can sidestep common disputes…
read now&pizza comes 'home' to the Big Apple
June 14, 2017
Washington, D.C.-based &pizza is opening in the Big Apple next Tuesday, June 20, a news release said — which, as it turns out — is a homecoming of sorts…
read nowCicis reaps rewards of four-year revitalization
June 14, 2017
Pizza buffet chain Cicis said its 2013 revitalization plan is working, as proven by 16 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth through Q1 of 2017, a…
read nowOath pledges growth and good farm practices
June 14, 2017
Oath Craft Pizza said it's raised $7 million in a series B funding round led by Boston-based venture capital firm Breakaway Venture, bringing the total raised…
read nowFirenza doubles national footprint by year's end
June 14, 2017
Firenza Pizza is set to nearly double its size in the next six months, thanks to its April merger with Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria, a news release said.
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Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.
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Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Entries are being accepted through June 9.
read nowMalawi's opens 5th location in Virginia
June 5, 2017
Malawi's Pizza is opening its first eastern seaboard location today in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a news release said. The chain has five locations but only…
read now2017 Fast Casual Top 100
This year’s list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers recognizes 76 brands and 24 industry executives.
download nowMarco's adds Best Pizza Franchise designation to awards
May 17, 2017
Marco's Pizza is having its day. A Harris poll announced Tuesday that the brand made its Top 5 list for brand equity, and now the chain has been…
read nowBlaze promotes Mizes to top spot
May 12, 2017
Blaze Pizza has promoted Jim Mizes to the brand's president and CEO, from his former position there as president and COO. He now assumes global responsibility…
read nowUrban Bricks cements Carolinas deal
May 10, 2017
Urban Bricks Pizza has cemented a franchise agreement for three restaurants in the Carolinas as part of the brand's expansion to six other states and Canada, a…
read nowRosati's pizza chain co-founder dies at 88
May 9, 2017
One of three brothers to found Rosati's has died. Alfred Rosati, 88, who helped launch the chain's first locations in the Chicago suburbs in 1964, died April…
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What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?
Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.
read nowCottage Inn Pizza gets set to grow in NC
May 5, 2017
Cottage Inn Pizza is opening the doors of aGreensboro, North Carolina, location today with plans for five more sites in the area in the next four years, a news…
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