Franchising News & Media

Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, CDO, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Seth Larsen, CDO of Cheba Hut Toasted Subs talks about how stays ahead of the competition while having a blast in today's speaker spotlight.

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Gilbert, Arizona

February 3, 2026

Fast-casual pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open a location in Gilbert, Arizona. It will be the first in the state, according to a press…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Boulder

February 2, 2026

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Boulder, Colorado, according to a press release.

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Donatos to enter Houston market

January 27, 2026

Donatos Pizza will enter the Houston market, with the first of two to three locations slated to open this summer, according to a press release.

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Hungry Howie's accelerates Detroit expansion with 3 restaurant openings, campus location

January 23, 2026

Hungry Howie's has opened three locations in Mt. Clemens, Redford and West Bloomfield, all in Michigan, with a Detroit proper location on the Wayne State…

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Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, CEO, Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the…

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Restaurant leaders share tips for driving growth, innovating when franchising

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

At the upcoming Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, top restaurant executives will share how they’re scaling smarter and growing faster through bold…

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Pizza Guys opens in Westminster, California

January 20, 2026

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys has opened a restaurant in Westminster, California, according to a press release.

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Timber Pizza Co enters pivotal growth chapter

January 20, 2026

Washington D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. is setting its sights on expansion into new states. The brand is focused on partnering with multi-unit franchisees…

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Pizza Nova franchisee believes in quality, consistency, brand culture

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Driven by a lifelong connection to the brand, franchisee Chi-son Phu has successfully grown his Pizza Nova business in Toronto by strictly following the…

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Mountain Mike's opens in Union City, California

January 15, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Union City, California. The restaurant is locally owned and operated by longtime franchisees Goldie Buttar, Rajvinder Gill…

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Riko's Pizza's unique style sets it apart as brand grows on East Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Riko's Pizza's unique thin-crust pizza sets it apart from the heavy competition on the East Coast. The brand is growing and now has 12 locations.

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Speaker Spotlight: John Lucas, VP, Farmer Boys

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Read more about John Lucas, VP of Farmer Boys in today's Speaker Spotlight.

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&pizza betting on casino location in Vegas

December 31, 2025

Washington, D.C.-based &pizza will open its first West Coast location at the Rio Hotel & Casino in spring 2026, marking a significant geographic…

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Donatos Pizza developing Houston area with 3 franchise groups

December 23, 2025

Three franchise groups are developing Donatos Pizza in the Houston, Texas, market. This is the debut of the iconic Midwest pizza franchise in the Houston area.

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Pizza Brands to Watch in 2026

Dominating the landscape is a shift toward “experiential” and “fusion” dining, where classic pepperoni is being challenged by global flavors like…

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Pizza Inn opens 3 stores in 3 weeks

December 18, 2025

Pizza Inn is closing out the year with three restaurants in three weeks, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream continues Southeast expansion with Arizona restaurant

December 12, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open in Tucson in early 2026. It's the brand's first entry into the market, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars launches at University of Kansas

December 9, 2025

Little Caesars has debuts at the University of Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Jayhawks basketball and volleyball teams. It includes dedicated…

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Topsail Steamer founder sharing tips, advice at Founderology Growth Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The Founderology Growth Summit session, “Beyond the Tank: What Appearing on Shark Tank Taught Me About Business, Branding & Bold Moves,” features Danielle…

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