Franchising News & Media
Multi-million dollar deal could mean Taco Bell is headed for New Zealand
October 26, 2016
A report on New Zealand-based, Stuff.co.nz, says that a huge fast food company, Restaurant Brands, has signed a $105 million deal with Pacific Island…
read nowCalifornia pizza concept offers 'create-your-own' beer
October 26, 2016
A new pizza brand is setting up shop on the California coast called Blast & Brew. The fast casual Neapolitan pizza restaurant offers artisanal pizzas and…
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To stay or to grow? That was the question at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
"Should I stay or should I grow?" is one question that many restaurant brands struggle with regarding expansion plans.
read nowLife after McDonald’s: former marketing exec becomes Uncle Maddio’s franchisee
October 21, 2016
Former McDonald's executive Craig Tappin has returned to his Denver hometown to open three Uncle Maddio's units. The deal will bring the total Uncle Maddio's…
read nowPizzaRev opens first northern California location
October 18, 2016
PizzaRev is opening its first northern California location at 5801 Folsom Blvd, in Sacramento.
read nowPieology rolls out newest California location
October 13, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria continues its steady growth with the launch of its newest California location, this time in Menifee at 30075 Haun Street.
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Questioning why you got into this crazy business? Here's a place to find an answer
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Though the readers of this website are involved in another sector of the food service industry, many of you still attended the Fast Casual Executive Summit…
read nowPapa John's debuts new Pan Pizza
October 10, 2016
Papa John's is kicking off its new pan pizza, and the results will have casual eaters and hard-core fans alike excited to try it, according to a press release.
read nowRusso's plans major expansion in Middle East
October 7, 2016
Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen is moving into the Middle East. Chef Anthony Russo is seeking multi-franchise partners to meet growth plans calling for more…
read nowPapa John's expands in land of the pharaohs
October 1, 2016
Papa John's is expanding in Egypt. Papa John's franchisee, Vantage Egypt for Tourism and Entertainment, operating for a decade, will open 18 more units, in…
read now1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza opens first D.C. location
September 30, 2016
On Oct. 5, 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza is launching its first D.C. location at 3400 Columbia Pike, Suite 200, in Arlington.
read nowBricknFire Pizza Co. opens first physical location
September 30, 2016
BricknFire Pizza Co has announced the opening of its first physical location, inside the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. The concept earned…
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Yum! Brands okays separation, increases dividend and appoints board member
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Lots of high-level action occurring this week at Yum Brands with its board of directors giving the go-ahead to the previously announced separation of the…
read nowRave restaurant group taps director of franchise development
September 28, 2016
Pie Five and Pizza Inn parent, Rave restaurant, has tapped restaurant industry veteran, Brett Heinen, as director of franchise development.
read nowPie Five Pizza Co heats up the Windy City
September 28, 2016
Pie Five Pizza Co has announced the opening of its newest location on Sep. 29, located at 1219 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
read nowOld Chicago adds 24 units in 8 states
September 27, 2016
On the heels of 2015’s record-breaking $254 million in system-wide revenue and 27 consecutive months of positive comp sales, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom…
read nowPieology opens 5th Alabama location
September 21, 2016
Pieology Pizzeria has opened its fifth Alabama location, this one in Montgomery, according to a news release. The unit in the Chase Corner development of the…
read nowYour Pie will open 11 new restaurants by year's end
September 20, 2016
Your Pie has just opened its first northern Texas location in Frisco, and plans to open 11 more restaurants nationwide by the end of this year, according to a…
read nowYour Pie flies high in North Texas with Falcon Realty Advisors
September 19, 2016
Your Pie is expanding with the help of Dallas-based Falcon Realty Advisors. The brand signed a contract with the realty firm for three years to open 1…
read nowMarco's prepares for major growth in Iowa
September 14, 2016
Marco’s Pizza said its ready to plant a growing crop of 31 new restaurants in Iowa, which will create more than 750 new jobs in the Hawkeye State. The pizza…
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