Russo's expanding in US, Middle East

March 9, 2017

Russo's Restaurants, the chef-driven parent company of the fast casual concept, Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, is expanding…

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza opens Iowa location

March 8, 2017

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza has opened a location in Ames, Iowa and continues to expand around the country.

Cici's hires former Yum Brands exec

March 8, 2017

Cicis has hired Jini Foust as COO, and he will be in charge of overseeing corporate and franchise operations and training, according to a press release.

Blaze targets $1B in sales by 2022

March 7, 2017

System-wide sales at Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza were up 83 percent to $185 million in 2016 over 2015, according to a company press release. The build-your-own…

Ovens helping 2 pizza chains break new ground

March 1, 2017

Pizza brands are spanning the country with new locations in coming weeks, including Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza in Chicago and Pie Five near the nation's…

Marco's says new commodity price tool is 'game-changer'

February 22, 2017

Leaders at Marco's Pizza say a new tool they're using is a "game-changer" for the rapidly growing chain because it gives them solid predictive information…

2 former McDonald's franchisees trade Big Macs for fast casual pizza

February 17, 2017

Pie Five is going north with its latest opening, while Uncle Maddio's heads south after signing a deal for five restaurants in the Sunshine State.

Big Easy-based Blaze bites back with gator sausage offering

February 16, 2017

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is opening a New Orleans location this month and is offering free build-your-own pies on Friday, Feb. 17 with a little something local…

Pie Five opens restaurant No.100

February 7, 2017

Pie Five is opening its 100th location this week in Independence, Missouri, according to a news release from Pie Five parent company, Rave Restaurant Group.

Blaze opens doors on 4 this week

February 6, 2017

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening four new U.S. locations this week. Of the four, two are in California, one is  in Iowa and a fourth is in New Mexico.

2 events to help you succeed in franchising

To help operators avoid common pitfalls and to learn about the new technology now available to help restaurateurs succeed, Networld Media Group is hosting two…

3 pizza brands expand

February 2, 2017

Two pizza brands are putting down roots in new territory this month, while a third brand signed a new franchisee in the Deep South, according to separate news…

Marco's Pizza leaps to top of fastest-growing pizza chains

February 2, 2017

Marco's Pizza has been named fastest-growing U.S. pizza franchise on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list this year, ranking 38th overall on the list of notable…

MOD Pizza welcomes 9th franchising partner

January 31, 2017

Southern Pie has joined MOD Pizza's team as its ninth franchise partner, according to a press release.

Donatos opens sites in Ohio and Kentucky

January 26, 2017

Donatos opened two locations this week in Granville, Ohio and Owensboro, Kentucky, according to a news release.

Blaze to light up 2 Ohio cities this spring

January 25, 2017

Toledo and Canton, Ohio. will soon have Blaze pizza restaurants in their boundaries, according to a news release. 

MOD Pizza celebrates 200th location

January 25, 2017

MOD Super Fast Pizza is opening its 200th location this month, according to a press release. To celebrate, the concept is hosting an event at the 200th unit in…

Blast & Brew pours 15 sites into Phoenix

January 24, 2017

Pizza and beer chain Blast & Brew said in a news release that it plans to open up to 15 locations in Phoenix and is actively searching for franchisees…

Mr. Gatti's brings back Neopolitan-style crust in Texas

January 23, 2017

Mr. Gatti's Pizza opens its newest location Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Museum Place in Ft. Worth, Texas, according to a news release. The site brings tableside…

Papa Murphy's franchises company-owned stores in select markets

January 17, 2017

Less than two weeks after take-and-bake brand, Papa Murphy’s, announced the appointment of board chair Jean Birch to Interim CEO after Ken Calwell's departure…