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Pizza proliferation: Bonci, Bavaro, Vapiano and Pie Five add locations
August 1, 2017
Four pizza brands are movin' out with new locations, including a down-sized "mini" pizzeria, one that fires pies in a wood oven and even a Rome-based brand…
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Micro chains hit major US growth spurt
July 31, 2017
Micro-chains — defined as chains with anywhere from three to 19 units — are in a major growth spurt, according to information research and analysis firm, NPD…
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Pie Five adds 2nd Sunshine State location
July 28, 2017
Pie Five Pizza Co opened its second Sunshine State location today in Clearwater, a news release said. The Rave Restaurant Group brand is now nearly up to 10…
read nowMOD Pizza taps former Panera, Starbucks exec as COO
July 21, 2017
MOD Pizza has hired Paul Twohig to be its first COO and oversee MOD's 235-plus locations in the U.S. and the U.K., according to a press release.
read nowLocali chooses Fransmart to accelerate franchising
July 19, 2017
Locali is partnering Fransmart to take its franchised natural food concept, with an organic-based deli menu, nationwide, according to a press release.
read nowFormer NFL tight end opens OK City Pie Five unit
July 19, 2017
Billy Bajema, a former Oklahoma State and NFL tight end, is getting ready to open Pie Five's fifth Oklahoma location and its fourth in the Oklahoma City area…
read nowMeatballs Etc begins franchising
July 14, 2017
Meatballs Etc. has launched a franchise program under Squisito Franchise Enterprises, beginning its expansion on the Eastern seaboard, according to a press…
read nowBlaze moves beyond US with biggest deal ever, announces minority owner
July 14, 2017
After officially becoming the fastest-growing brand in U.S. history earlier this week, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today said it's moving beyond North American…
read nowGoing UP in a 'Blaze'of glory: Chain now fastest starting in history
July 13, 2017
Blaze Pizza is fastest-starting chain ever, according to Technomic. That's what stories in both Forbes and Quartz are reporting this week, after the chain …
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Everything's bigger in ... China?
July 12, 2017
China's restaurant industry is one of the nation's main economic growth drivers, according to a report released by Meituan-Dianping, a foodservice-focused…
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Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.
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Japanese mega-retailer proves 'grocery-ification' of eating out goes beyond US
July 5, 2017
Call it the grocery-ification of the restaurant business, and it is happening and not just in the U.S.
read nowUtah gets Mod
July 5, 2017
Mod Pizza is debuting in Utah, then coming on strong with a total of five openings there by year's end, a news release said.
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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.
read nowBlaze 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…
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