Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint

March 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…

Spinning success: How one KC pizza brand pioneered local Neapolitan flavors

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Spin Pizza focuses on its Neapolitan flavors, and it passion for both its people and its customers.

Marco's Pizza to debut in Philly market

March 5, 2025

Marco's Pizza will enter the Philadelphia market with a two-unit agreement. The restaurants will be run by experienced pizza franchisee Jack Praizner…

Mountain Mike's Pizza grows in Wisconsin

February 28, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Greenfield, Wisconsin, according to a press release.

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza plans growth for 2025

February 27, 2025

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza signed eight franchise agreements in 2024, five in Florida and three in Alabama. Today, the brand has 10 franchise agreements completed…

Crust Pizza Co. grows in Houston

February 26, 2025

Crust Pizza Co. will open in the Houston neighborhood of Summerwood next month, according to a press release.

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

How to dominate restaurant data

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

Mountain Mike's to open 1st Midwest location in Wisconsin

February 12, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza will open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand's first Midwest location and 10th state overall, according to a press…

Toppers Pizza opens 71st location

February 7, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.

Mountain Mike's Pizza bets on North Las Vegas

February 7, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in North Las Vegas under the helm of franchisees Dalvir Janjua, Kamaljit Singh, Manjinder Kaur and Manpreet Rai…

Mr Gatti's franchise dream comes true for long-time fans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jeff and Kristie Gleinig, new Mr Gatti's franchisees, are learning what the brand is all about.

Mountain Mike's Pizza grows presence in Southern California

February 3, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Moorpark, California, marking the brand's second location in Ventura County, according to a press release.

Riko's Pizza opens 1st Vermont location

January 31, 2025

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has opened a location in Vermont, its first in the state and 12th overall, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens Second Ventura County Location in Moorpark

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Grows Presence in Southern California

Timber Pizza Co. lead by 'dream team' both in leadership, culinary design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by tech execs turned pizza lovers, expanding to six units. The CEO focuses on franchising, venturing beyond mom-and-pop to a…

Rotolo's Craft & Crust expands into South Carolina

January 21, 2025

Louisiana-based Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in South Carolina. The move marks the brand's 33rd location across eight states. The location…

Crust Pizza Co to open Houston location

January 20, 2025

Crust Pizza Co. will open a location in Houston in Feb., according to a press release.

Crust Pizza Co expands in Houston suburb

January 17, 2025

Texas-based Crust Pizza Co. has expanded into the Houston neighborhood of Summerwood. Sashin and Ashwini Shah are spearheading the brand's expansion in Texas…