Franchising News
Mellow Mushroom debuts in Memphis
September 27, 2013
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will debut in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 30, at 5138 Park Ave. The new restaurant is owned by Cary and Lori Fairless and Andy Harvey.
read nowPie Five plans expansion into Houston market
September 27, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Company, which made its debut in 2011 in the Dallas market, is planning a "major expansion" into Houston.
read nowFranchise Association releases new Obamacare guide
September 25, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…
read nowThe Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits adds multiple new units
September 24, 2013
The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits, a Seattle-based gourmet pizza and full-service restaurant, has announced a new franchise member and the opening of…
read nowEight California Papa John's units close abruptly
September 23, 2013
Eight Sacramento, Calif., area Papa John's units closed abruptly last week, surprising employees and corporate.
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Top-your-own Neapolitan pizza concept debuts
September 23, 2013
Social Life Pizza, a craft-your-own Neapolitan-style pizza concept, marked its debut with last week's opening in San Diego.
read nowShopping outlets part of Blaze Pizza's expansion plan
September 20, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is planning to open at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets in Carlsbad, Calif., in the fourth quarter.
read nowAirports to showcase leasing options for restaurants, retail
September 20, 2013
A forum designed to teach local, regional and national retailers, quick-service food operators and restaurateurs about the leasing opportunities at Ronald…
read nowFranchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs
September 18, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…
read nowBlaze Pizza franchisee adds fundraiser program for community groups
September 17, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has opened its newest location in Culver City, Calif., at the Culver Crossroads. To celebrate, the company is offering free pizzas to…
read nowChuck E. Cheese's debuts in Peru
September 16, 2013
Chuck E. Cheese's opened its first unit in Peru last week, in Lima's La Independencia district. According to Peru This Week, the family entertainment chain…
read nowFresh Brothers rolling out King's Hawaiian meatball sliders
September 13, 2013
On Sept. 16, California's Fresh Brothers' locations will feature new meatball sliders served on King's Hawaiian sweet rolls.
read nowMellow Mushroom plants flag near Univ. of Nebraska
September 13, 2013
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will open its newest restaurant Sept. 16 in the West Haymarket Entertainment District in Lincoln, Neb. The unit is owned by Debbie…
read nowPie Five extends Dallas area footprint
September 13, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Co. will celebrate the grand opening of its 12th Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurant on Sept. 16. The concept debuted in Fort Worth in 2011.
read nowBurrissimo to open 2nd location
September 12, 2013
Burrissimo Fast Fresh Italian, a fast casual newcomer that introduced its Italian Burrito to Orange County, Calif., diners late last year, will open its second…
read nowBlaze Pizza opening 8 Southern Cal units
September 12, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a built-to-order artisanal pizza brand, today announced that it will open eight new restaurants in Southern California in the coming…
read nowLou Malnati's leverages Chase's 'Main Street' financing program
September 11, 2013
This week, Chase launched Mission Main Street, a multimedia advertising and lending campaign that focuses on success stories from a business owner's…
read nowMOD Pizza names VP of Strategic Partnerships
September 11, 2013
Seattle-based MOD Pizza has named John Dikos, CFE, as its new vice president, Strategic Partnerships. Dikos comes to MOD Pizza from Qdoba Mexican Grill, where…
read nowFormer Qdoba exec selected to lead Project Pie development
September 11, 2013
California-based Project Pie has named former Qdoba executive Todd Owen as its vice president of Franchise Development, a position designed to drive continued…
read nowPapa Murphy's plans Middle East expansion
September 9, 2013
Papa Murphy's plans to open 100 units across the GCC throughout the next 10 years after signing a franchising agreement with Dubai-based Mamfoodco.
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