Franchising News & Media

From burgers to 'many pizzas': John Eucalitto's co-branding vision

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

John Eucalitto, owner of Wayback Burgers, launched Molte Pizze, a new multi-brand concept offering diverse pizza styles (New York, Detroit, and tavern-style…

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Pizza Guys hits 100 restaurants

November 17, 2025

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys has opened its 100 location. The restaurant, located in Plano, Texas, opened its doors in October, according to a press release.

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From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…

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Hungry Howie's opens in Southfield, Michigan

November 14, 2025

Hungry Howie's is celebrating the opening of its latest location in Southfield, Michigan. The restaurant is located at 18213 W. 10 Mile Road, according to a…

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Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Milpitas, California

November 11, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Milpitas, California. The fast casual restaurant opened Nov. 8 within The Fields mixed-use complex and across from…

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Barry Bagels expands with major deal in Texas, uses hub-and-spoke model for growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Barry Bagels' history dates back to 1972. Today, the brand has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Dubai

November 10, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has opened its first location in Dubai alongside its franchisee Tablez Food Company. It's the second location in the United Arab Emirates…

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NYPD Pizza opens in Winter Park, Florida

November 10, 2025

NYPD Pizza has opened in Winter Park, Florida. The restaurant has limited hours for the first few weeks, allowing the team to fine-tune operations, according…

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How Piesano’s turned a single slice shop into a thriving Florida chain

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

From humble beginnings as a pizza-by-the-slice window near the University of Florida, Piesano’s Stone Fired Pizza has grown into a 15-location Florida chain by…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza makes Vancouver, Washington debut

November 5, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Vancouver, Washington, a key city within the Portland metropolitan area. Strategically positioned on the Washington-Oregon…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open 1st Idaho location

October 30, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will enter Idaho with an opening in Meridian on Nov. 1, according to a press release.

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He thought he was done with pizza — until Marco’s pulled him back in

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

After semi-retiring from a successful U.K .pizza empire, Pete Hiles was so impressed by the quality of Marco's Pizza that he was inspired to jump back into the…

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Riko's Pizza adding 2 locations to New York

October 23, 2025

Riko's Pizza, a tavern-style pizza concept, will open two locations in Westchester County, New York with a new franchise group.

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Toppers Pizza returns to West Allis, Wisconsin after closing location in May

October 21, 2025

Toppers Pizza has reopened in West Allis, Wisconsin after closing the brand's previous location in the town in May. A grand opening celebration will be held…

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Vocelli Pizza to expand with 3 locations coming to Colorado

October 20, 2025

Vocelli Pizza has inked an agreement with a seasoned entrepreneur and his family to expand the brand's footprint with three locations in Grand Junction…

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&pizza inks deal to bring 12 locations to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

October 17, 2025

&pizza has inked a deal to bring 12 locations to Orlando, Atlanta, Charleston and Raleigh, according to a press release.

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Franchise 2.0: Why yesterday's playbook won't win in 2025

by Jose Chavez — Marketing Admin/Writer, Industry kitchens.com AU

The old, rigid franchising model, which relied on consistency, is no longer effective in 2025; a new "Franchise 2.0" model is needed that balances core brand…

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Mr Gatti's corporate location acquired by OneRyan Global LLC

October 15, 2025

The South Park Meadows corporate-owned location of Mr Gatti's Pizza in Texas has been acquired by OneRyan, the family office of Dallas-based businessman and…

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Pizza Guys opens 1st Texas location, its 100th restaurant

October 14, 2025

California-based Pizza Guys has hit its 100th location nationwide. The restaurant, located in Plano, Texas, also marks its entry into the state, according to a…

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