Franchising News & Media
Toppers Pizza arrives in Concord, North Carolina
December 12, 2024
Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has opened in Concord, North Carolina, according to a press release.
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Chuck E. Cheese expands into Guyana
December 11, 2024
Family entertainment brand Chuck E. Cheese has expanded into Guyana, according to a press release.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza enters Washington
December 11, 2024
California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first restaurant in Washington, the brand's ninth state, in Arlington, according to a press release.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.
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Singas Famous Pizza to open in Maryland
December 9, 2024
New York legacy pizzeria brand Singas Famous Pizza is opening a location in Catonsville, Maryland, according to a wmar2news report.
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Mountain Mike's Pizza accelerates Texas expansion
December 2, 2024
California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Keller, Texas, the brand's nineth location in Texas. It has plans for 40 more in the Lone Star…
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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 3rd Idaho restaurant
November 25, 2024
Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second location in Meridian, Idaho, marking the brand's third unit in the state, according to a press release.
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Stoner's Pizza Joint burns bright as it grows
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Stoner's Pizza Joint has 50 units and will build another 15 next year. With its systems and franchising down, owner John Stetson expects the brand to excel as…
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Mountain Mike's to open in Las Vegas
November 22, 2024
Mountain Mike's Pizza is set to open in Las Vegas this December, marking the brand's first Clark County location and the fourth unit in Nevada, according to a…
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Toppers Pizza to expand Wisconsin footprint with Monona-McFarland store
November 20, 2024
Toppers Pizza is opening a location in the Monona-McFarland area of Wisconsin, according to a press release.
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Craveworthy acquires Fresh Brothers Pizza
November 18, 2024
Craveworthy Brands has acquired Fresh Brothers Pizza, a California-based pizza brand with over 20 locations.
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Dough Boy Pizza: a chef-driven, tech-enabled pizza powerhouse
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Classically trained chef Erica Barrett went from Southern cooking to fast casual pizza when she opened Dough Boy Pizza. The brand is slated to have 10 units by…
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California Pizza Kitchen enters 1st major domestic franchise deal
November 12, 2024
California Pizza Kitchen has launched its domestic franchising program. The brand is franchising in select U.S. markets, both new and existing. CPK has inked…
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Blaze Pizza inks deal targeting Southern California
November 12, 2024
Blaze Pizza has inked a five-unit development deal with Red Phoenix Group LLC, owned b y Ray Luthra and family, to target the Southern California market…
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Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…
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Donatos Pizza enters Texas
November 8, 2024
Donatos Pizza has entered Texas with a location in Frisco, according to a press release.
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Little Caesars to debut Canadian unit in Mississauga, Ontario
November 7, 2024
Little Caesars will open an express store in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 8. The location is inside the Wayport Convenience store located in the Mobil…
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Little Caesars to open in Cambodia
November 5, 2024
Little Caesars will open its doors in Cambodia on Nov. 10 with a grand opening celebration, according to a press release.
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Snappy's 2nd act: Pizza chain reinvents itself for the future
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Snappy is under new ownership who is moving the company forward in both operations and franchising.
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Toppers Pizza to expand in Nebraska
October 28, 2024
Toppers Pizza is set to expand its presence in Nebraska. Franchisees Ross Lerner and Lori Irvin recently acquired four existing Toppers Pizza locations — two…
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