Franchising News

Rapid Fired to open South Carolina store No. 4

June 2, 2021

Rapid Fired Pizza will open its fourth restaurant in South Carolina, this one on Augusta Street in Greenville later this summer, a news release said.

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New Mexico-based Dion's Pizza rolls out pizza-specific POS

May 28, 2021

New Mexico-based chain, Dion's Pizza, said after beginning to vet POS systems a "few years ago," it's finally chosen SpeedLine Solutions as the exclusive…

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Rapid Fired to fire up 2nd West Virginia store

May 28, 2021

Rapid Fired Pizza will open its second West Virginia store late this summer of this year on Murdoch Avenue in Parkersburg, according to a news release. The…

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Yum's University of Louisville center aims to increase 'under-represented' franchise ownership

May 26, 2021

Louisville, Kentucky-based QSR powerhouse Yum Brands Inc. said today it's working with the University of Louisville to launch a first-of-its-kind center for…

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Little Caesars aims bigger in 'Big Easy'

May 20, 2021

Little Caesars said today it's seeking to sign 10 development agreements across the New Orleans market between now and 2024, according to a news release.

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Russo's signs deal for Texas stores

May 19, 2021

Houston-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has closed a multi-unit franchise agreement to grow the brand's presence in the Lone Star State…

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Romeo's hugs Lake Erie with new store

May 19, 2021

Northern Ohio-based Romeo's Pizza has opened a store in the lakefront city of Huron, outside of Sandusky, Ohio this week on Cleveland Road East, according to a…

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"Fate" moves Pizza Factory into the Lone Star State

May 14, 2021

West Coast-based, Pizza Factory is expanding into the Lone Start State by way of its first Texas location in the city of Fate, a news release said.

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Artichoke Basille's opening 2nd Arizona store

May 14, 2021

Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its second Arizona location May 21 on North 16th Street in Phoenix. The store is also the second location for franchisees…

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Pizza Hut opens 1,000th delivery-based store

May 13, 2021

Pizza Hut International has opened it thousandth "fast casual delivery" location (FCD) with franchise partner Food Delivery Brands.

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Russo's signs Fresno multi-unit deal

May 11, 2021

Houston-based Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a five-unit franchise agreement for Fresno California with husband-and-wife team…

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Marco's plans 10% growth to 1,000-store system by year's end

May 7, 2021

Marco's Pizza has signed 88 franchise agreements since the start of the year, as well as development deals to bring 20 units to Colorado, a news release said

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Pizza Inn adds Arkansas location

May 5, 2021

Pizza Inn has opened a store on North Cedar Street in Bearden, Arkansas, according to a press release.

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Hungry Howie's opens 1st Birmingham store

April 30, 2021

Hungry Howie's opened its first Birmingham, Alabama store this week, a first for franchisee Falgun Patel, a news release said.

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Domino’s looking to hire 4,000 team members in Florida

April 30, 2021

Domino's franchise-owned locations are looking to hire nearly 4,000 team members in 400 stores in the state of Florida. The positions range from delivery…

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Romeo's Pizza/FranFast partner to launch 13 more stores by year's end

April 29, 2021

Romeos' Pizza is using its partnership with franchise management suite, FranFast, to help it onboard franchisees who've joined the brand over the last eight…

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Marco's Pizza signs 88 franchise agreements

April 29, 2021

Marco's Pizza, based in Toledo, Ohio, has signed 88 franchise agreements since the beginning of 2021 as part of its strategy to grow its 1,000-unit footprint…

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Via 313 Pizzeria coming to the masses

April 23, 2021

Fresh off its 2020 investment from Savory Fund, Austin-based Via 313 Pizzeria is doubling in size by year's end.

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Boston's Pizza pushing growth amid pandemic

April 22, 2021

Despite the economic challenges of last year, Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a 20% increase in unit growth and is on pace to double in size…

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Domino's opens first location in Ghana

April 20, 2021

Domino's Pizza Inc., a chain with more than 17,600 stores across more than 90 markets, has opened its first location in Ghana.

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