Franchising News

Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza to begin franchising in US

January 18, 2024

Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza is franchising in the U.S., according to a press release.

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Mr Gatti's Pizza launches convenience store model

January 16, 2024

Mr Gatti's Pizza has launched a convenience store option for franchisees, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza opens milestone 1200th unit

January 15, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its 1,200th store. The restaurant is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and is owned and operated by Marco's largest franchisee…

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Chuck E. Cheese to enter Australia

January 11, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese will expand into Australia with a master franchise agreement with Royale Hospitality Group, according to a press release.

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Round Table Pizza to enter Arkansas, Oklahoma

January 10, 2024

Round Table Pizza has inked a deal to bring the California-based pizza chain to Oklahoma and Arkansas. The deal will bring a total of 10 Round Table Pizza…

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria to open Iowa location

January 8, 2024

Grimaldi's Pizzeria will open a location in Ankeny, Iowa, on Jan. 11. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee Doughtime Pizza Company LLC, which…

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Pieology expands Arizona footprint

January 8, 2024

Pielogy has opened a location in Queen Creek, Arizona, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream eyes Minneapolis for expansion

January 4, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has inked a deal for the development of up to six restaurants in the Minneapolis area, according to a press release.

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Pizza Inn inks 50-unit deal for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

January 4, 2024

Pizza Inn has announced a major franchise agreement with Blessings Basket Company for Serving Food to expand its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The…

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Pizza Factory opens unit in Oakland, California

December 29, 2023

Pizza Factory has opened a restaurant in Oakland, California, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza expands Utah presence

December 21, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its seventh restaurant in Utah. The store is located in Herriman and owned and operated by franchisees Lydia Faulker, Katie…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani celebrates 100th franchise deal

December 20, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has inked deals for 100 franchise units. The San Francisco-based brand launched franchising efforts 18 months ago in California…

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Round Table Pizza enters Houston market

December 19, 2023

Round Table Pizza has opened its first restaurant in the greater Houston area. Located in Richmond, Texas, the pizzeria is under the operations of franchisee…

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BurgerFi, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza opening co-branded unit

December 13, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is opening its first co-branded BurgerFi and Anthony's restaurant…

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria continues expansion in Alabama

December 12, 2023

Grimaldi's Pizzeria franchise group Power Brands Hospitality Group plans to open its second Grimaldi's in Hoover, Alabama. The unit is expected to open in…

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PizzaForno opens unit in Mexico City

December 7, 2023

Automated pizza brand PizzaForno has expanded into Mexico with a unit in Mexico City. It's expected to be open to the public in the middle of December…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani enters Texas market

December 6, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has announced a 20-unit franchise deal with restaurateur Dan Hawkins. The multi-unit deal covers the greater Dallas Fort-Worth…

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Pizza Factory franchisees open unit in Arnold, California

December 5, 2023

Pizza Factory has opened a restaurant in Arnold, California. The unit is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Scott and Ruby Gordon, according to a press…

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Mountain Mike's makes move into Washington

December 5, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza is moving into its ninth state — Washington — with a planned 10 units. The development deal includes locations in Arlington, Bellevue…

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California Pizza Kitchen opens 3rd location in Philippines

December 1, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen has opened a franchise in the Philippines. It's the 24th international location for the brand. The restaurant is located at the…

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