&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.

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…

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…

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…

Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley

Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group…

Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Boulder, Colorado

October 7, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open in Boulder, Colorado, this December, according to a press release.

Donatos eyes North Carolina, South Carolina for expansion

October 7, 2025

Donatos Pizza is eyeing expansion in cities across North Carolina and South Carolina, which present opportunity for the brand's continued growth. Donatos is…

How Rosso Pomodoro Pizza's Italian roots and artisanship are conquering the world

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Founded 25 years ago in Naples, Rosso Pomodoro is an international brand confidently expanding its Neapolitan-style pizza globally by focusing on authentic…

Little Caesars partners with Michigan State University

September 30, 2025

Little Caesars has partnered with Michigan State University. The brand officially debuted at Spartan Stadium for the Spartans' season-opening football game on…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to enter Idaho

September 26, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open in Meridian, Idaho, in November, it's first entry into the state, according to a press release.

Founderology Growth Summit: The breakthrough experience Founders must attend

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Built for Founders. Powered by Founders.

NYPD Pizza to open in Winter Park, Florida

September 25, 2025

NYPD Pizza will open a location in Winter Park, Florida, according a press release.

How two young entrepreneurs are giving Pizza Guys a new face in SoCal

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

United by high school sports and a passion for a distinct pizza brand, friends My Phan and Edward Phan overcame financial and logistical hurdles to launch two…

Round Table Pizza enters Colorado

September 24, 2025

Round Table Pizza has opened in Colorado Springs, according to a press release.

Chuck E. Cheese expands to UK

September 16, 2025

Global family entertainment brand Chuck E. Cheese will make its debut in the United Kingdom, marking the brand's first location in Europe in a multi-unit…

Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…

Pizza Factory opening latest location in Woodland, California

September 8, 2025

West Coast pizza brand Pizza Factory has inked a deal with a local development group to expand the brand in Woodland, California, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza inks 3-unit deal for Maryland

September 4, 2025

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit franchise deal for Germantown, Maryland and the surrounding area. Behind the multi-unit deal are cousins Sri Masabathula…

Breaking boundaries: Derrick Hayes on purpose, power, building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

In this episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough, Derrick Hayes opens up about the decisions, setbacks, and breakthroughs that shaped his path. He…