QSRs dominate top 10 franchise rankings

January 19, 2015

Franchiserankings.com's top 10 restaurant franchise list is dominated by quick-service concepts, with nine out of ten spots going to QSRs.

Blaze Pizza inks deal for Canada expansion

January 16, 2015

The fast-casual pizza chain is targeting Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary for the first locations.

Mellow Mushroom opens additional location in Orlando

January 16, 2015

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open in Orlando-International Drive, Orlando, Florida.

Gino's East property sells for more than $7M

January 15, 2015

Northbrook, Illinois-based The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, completed the sale of a Gino’s East property located in Chicago for…

GE Capital to finance Blast 825° expansion

January 15, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona-based GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced a $7.6 million term loan and $2.0 million revolving credit facility provided to…

PizzaRev inks deal to expand in Boston

January 15, 2015

Los Angeles-based PizzaRev announced an agreement with restaurateurs Marc Phaneuf, Jr. and Marc Phaneuf, Sr. to bring the build-your-own pizza concept to…

Pieology launches fourth location in Portland, Oregon

January 15, 2015

Rancho Santa Margarita, California-based Pieology Pizzeria announced the opening of its Portland, Oregon Grant Park location set for Friday, January 23, 2015.

Old Chicago Pizza expands to Sioux City, partners with local food bank

January 14, 2015

The restaurant will create nearly 120 jobs for the area.

Blaze opens second location in New Jersey and Long Island

January 14, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own pizza chain, announced that it will open its second New Jersey store and its second Long Island location.

New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.

Peter Piper Pizza picks a pizza publicity campaign

January 13, 2015

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Peter Piper Pizza has launched an integrated advertising campaign as part of its rebranding initiative.

Mellow Mushrooms expands in Ohio

January 13, 2015

Rocky River, Ohio-based Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open at 19333 Detroit Road.

Blaze celebrate Gainesville opening with free pizza offering

January 13, 2015

Fast casual pizzeria Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza celebrated the grand opening of its first Gainseville, Florida location by offering customers a free 11-inch pizza.

Papa John's offering industry incentives to new and existing franchisees

January 13, 2015

Louisville, Kentucky-based Papa John's has announced the 2015 U.S. Development Incentive Program for new and existing franchisees effective January 2015.

Pie Five plants flag in Orlando

January 13, 2015

Pie Five Pizza announced its first restaurant in Orlando, Florida is opening this week.

Franchise Expo South headed to Houston February 5-7

January 13, 2015

The Expo will include a small-business seminar series hosted in conjunction with the local Houston resources, and more than 40 other free seminars and five…

Franchise association names new regulatory VP

January 12, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced the addition of Michael Layman as VP of Regulatory Affairs.

PastaMania to launch in Shanghai

January 12, 2015

Singapore-based Italian restaurant chain, PastaMania, is set to launch on Feb. 1 at Shanghai’s Raffles City Mall in downtown Huangpu District, Renming…

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.