Restaurant traffic slips in June, same-store sales continue to rise

August 1, 2014

The National Restaurant Association’s monthly Restaurant Performance Index reported a moderate decline in June, driven largely by softer traffic. The RPI was…

Blaze Pizza plans giveaway for South Dakota grand opening

July 30, 2014

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open its newest location July 31 in Rapid City, S.D., at the Rushmore Crossing Shopping Center. To celebrate, the company will…

Firecrust Neapolitan jumps into fast casual pizza space

July 29, 2014

Firecrust Neapolitan Pizzeria has opened its first restaurant in Dallas, and has begun construction on its second location in Plano, Texas.

Russo’s plans 'significant' Houston expansion

July 29, 2014

Russo's Restaurants, parent company of Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, has announced plans to "significantly" expand the…

Drive-thru-only pizzeria boasts brick oven for speed

July 28, 2014

A pizza concept in the Cleveland suburb of North Royalton, Ohio, features a drive-thru-only setup. Cleveland.com recently published a profile of My Pizzetta…

Modern Apizza owner brings new concept to Sacramento

July 25, 2014

The Sacramento (Calif.) Convention Center, in conjunction with hospitality partner Classique Catering, a Centerplate company, has opened a new concept called…

Sbarro plans 80 Brazilian locations in next 10 years

July 25, 2014

Sbarro announced it will partner with B2Bold to open 80 eateries in Brazil throughout the next 10 years. This marks the second development agreement for Sbarro…

Franchisors invited to meet with potential investors at Chicago event

July 24, 2014

Qualified franchise brands seeking to fuel their next level of growth have an opportunity to meet potential investors at the third annual Franchise Capital…

Uncle Maddio’s signs deal to develop in NC’s Triad market

July 22, 2014

Made to Order LLC has signed a deal to open three Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint locations in the Triad area of North Carolina. The restaurants will be operated by…

Pizza Hut franchisee selects recycling management company

July 22, 2014

Restaurant recruiting firm launches regional development franchising program

July 21, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in the restaurant industry, has introduced a regional development franchising program.

PizzaRev celebrates Utah openings

July 18, 2014

Away We Dough Inc. has hosted a grand opening celebration for Utah’s first PizzaRev location in West Valley. The new restaurant is the first of five franchise…

Hungry Howie's continues Michigan expansion

July 18, 2014

Hungry Howie’s Pizza has opened its newest location in Monroe, Mich., continuing its expansion across its home state.

Villa Enterprises opens Food Hall by Villa at shopping outlet

July 18, 2014

Six of Villa Enterprises’ brands are now open at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Virginia, as part of the Food Hall by Villa. The concepts include Villa…

Pie Five Pizza plans debut in the Deep South

July 18, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded 26 franchise units to Quality Restaurant Concepts LLC, headed by restaurateurs Fred Gustin and Kurt Guttshall. The agreement…

New S.C. Mellow Mushroom boasts sci-fi theme

July 18, 2014

Mellow Mushroom will open its newest unit July 21 in Rock Hill, S.C., across from the Regal Manchester Cinema in Manchester Village. The new restaurant is…

New RapiDough Pizza concept allows guests to order via iPad kiosks

July 17, 2014

The RapiDOUGH Pizza concept has opened in Providence Town Center in Collegeville, Pa., featuring pizzas, calzones and salads. The offerings are made with…

Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

Spin! Neapolitan Pizza plans Dallas presence

July 16, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza plans to open three company-owned locations in the Dallas area -- its first company-owned restaurants outside its…

New agreement pushes Pie Five’s franchise deals beyond 200 units

July 15, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. announced a new franchise agreement for eight units with Lubbock, Texas, native Nathan K. Cage. According to a news release, Cage will…