Franchising News

PizzaRev signs franchise agreements to expand in five markets

October 30, 2014

PizzaRev announced the addition of five franchise groups to develop the brand throughout Denver, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Long Island, New York, and Columbus…

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MOD Pizza continues expansion in Oregon

October 30, 2014

MOD Pizza will open four additional locations in the Portland, Oregon, market. The first will open on Nov. 20 in Parkway Village at 21370 SW Langer Farms…

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‘Artisan fast’ pizza and salad concept plans franchise expansion

October 30, 2014

St. Louis-based Crushed Red Urban Bake and Chop Shop, which recently introduced its "Artisan Fast” concept to franchisees, will open six new restaurants within…

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Carmela's Pizzeria adds nationwide franchising program

October 30, 2014

Greenfield Farms Food and its wholly-owned subsidiary Carmela's Pizzeria announced a preliminary agreement with SoFran LLC. to develop a nationwide franchising…

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Blaze Pizza plants flag in Florida

October 30, 2014

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open its first Florida location on Nov. 3, in Ft. Lauderdale. To celebrate the grand opening, the new location will offer free…

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Franchise Assoc. hosting call on NLRB Joint Employer Ruling

October 29, 2014

The International Franchise Association will host a conference call Thursday to discuss the impact of the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel's…

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Mellow Mushroom gets bigger in Texas

October 29, 2014

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is now open in Flower Mound, Texas, at 2450 Cross Timbers Road. This Mellow incorporates external and patio features into the…

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RedBrick Pizza plans debut in four states

October 29, 2014

RedBrick Pizza announced plans expand by more than 50 locations in four states throughout the next three years.

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Round Table plans Bahrain entry this quarter

October 29, 2014

Round Table Pizza has signed an exclusive agreement with Al Mahroos Foods WLL to develop restaurants in the GCC, excluding UAE. The first location will open in…

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Food+Tech Connect, ShopKeep offering support for restaurant growth boot camp

October 29, 2014

Food+Tech Connect and ShopKeep have teamed up to offer 25 full scholarships to The Power of Brand: Growing Your Restaurant boot camp, taught by former Union…

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GE Capital extends restaurant financing opportunities

October 29, 2014

GE Capital, Franchise Finance announced today that it has expanded its team of account executives to focus on the restaurant industry. Leading the initiative…

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Popeyes CEO added to Franchise Association board of directors

October 28, 2014

The International Franchise Association has added four new members to its board of directors, including Popeyes' CEO Cheryl A. Bachelder. They will assume…

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The Pizza Press launches national franchise program

October 28, 2014

The Pizza Press, a build-your-own concept, has announced the launch of its national franchise program in partnership with Franchise Dynamics.

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Boston's targets Upstate New York for expansion

October 28, 2014

Following the re-launch of its franchise development initiatives, Dallas-based Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar is targeting Upstate New York as one of its…

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Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman signs Pieology franchise agreement

October 28, 2014

Pieology Pizzeria has announced its plan to expand throughout Minnesota under the operational management of Vikings offensive lineman and franchisee, Matt…

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Kono Pizza to plant flag in Iowa

October 27, 2014

The Original Kono Pizza has signed a multiunit franchise development deal that will bring five Kono Pizza locations to Iowa, the first of which will open in Le…

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HMSHost adds two execs to support development efforts

October 24, 2014

HMSHost has appointed Stephanie Havard as EVP of Restaurant Development, overseeing strategic investment, concept development and design and construction; and…

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