Franchising News
CiCi's Pizza adds operations, franchise development execs
June 26, 2014
CiCi's Pizza has hired two new vice presidents in an effort to improve operational systems and help grow the chain, according to a company announcement.
read nowFranchisee grievances grow at Papa Murphy’s
June 26, 2014
A second group of franchisees has issued a lawsuit against Papa Murphy’s, claiming that the company didn’t disclose Southern climate struggles when they…
read nowPizza Patrón continues to expand corporate presence
June 25, 2014
Pizza Patrón has opened its second corporate-owned store, located in Hurst, Texas. The carryout location is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1…
read nowAuntie Anne’s franchisee develops pizza concept
June 24, 2014
Auntie Anne’s largest franchisee has created a new pizza concept called Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizzas. According to Brandenton.com, the concept will debut…
read nowUncle Maddio’s signs Alabama agreement with Jimmy John’s franchisee
June 23, 2014
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint has signed a five-unit franchise development deal with Sha Nateghi, who will introduce the concept in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Ala.
read nowCustom Fuel Pizza ready to franchise
June 23, 2014
New York-based Custom Fuel Pizza & Salads announced its new franchising program last week at the International Franchise Expo held in New York City.
read nowCarmela’s Pizzeria focused on Florida for expansion
June 23, 2014
Greenfield Farms Food announced that it has initiated a search for prospective franchisee candidates in the Florida region for its wholly-owned subsidiary…
read nowPizza Patrón names brokerage firm to help with site selection
June 23, 2014
The Weitzman Group, a retail real estate brokerage firm in Texas, has been selected by Pizza Patrón to be an exclusive partner in site location and tenant…
read nowFranchise Assoc. CEO: Economy is on track to full recovery
June 20, 2014
Franchising growth is expected to grow significantly this year, according to new reports. FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than…
read nowFired Pie plans to double store count by fall
June 19, 2014
Arizona-based Fired Pie has announced plans to double its store count by the fall, going from four units to eight.
read nowMOD Pizza plants seed in Northern California
June 18, 2014
Seattle-based MOD Pizza announced it will be expanding to Silicon Valley. The first store, located in the newly developed Village Oaks Shopping Center in San…
read nowTutta Bella marks 10th anniversary
June 18, 2014
Seattle-based Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, a VPN-certified, wood-fired pizza restaurant, has opened its fifth location in the Bellevue Crossroads…
read nowCafé Rio exec named as Pieology Pizzeria president
June 18, 2014
Pieology Pizzeria has named Bob Baker as its new president. Baker will join CEO and Founder Carl Chang in managing the growth of Pieology.
read nowMarco's Pizza helps unemployed veterans
June 17, 2014
Marco’s Pizza celebrated its 500th franchise by reaching out to unemployed veterans. In anticipation of its Wilmington, N.C., store, customers were encouraged…
read nowBlaze Pizza plans new opening every six days
June 17, 2014
Blaze Pizza announced that it will open its 25th restaurant next month in Mission Viejo, Calif., and its 60th restaurant in New Orleans in December. The fast…
read nowNick's New Haven-style Pizzeria & Bar continues Florida growth
June 16, 2014
Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar is opening a second location in Coral Springs, Fla., today, featuring New Haven-style pizza.
read nowFranchise association files lawsuit against Seattle for $15 min. wage vote
June 12, 2014
The International Franchise Association and five franchisees filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Wednesday, seeking to block Seattle’s…
read nowUncle Maddio’s on pace to grow more than 200% this year
June 11, 2014
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced a 214-percent growth rate in 2013 and expects to open 24 more restaurant this year.
read nowHMSHost launches new by-the-slice pizza concept
June 10, 2014
HMSHost has developed a new pizza restaurant, called PZA, as part of its brand portfolio. According to a news release, the concept was developed with on-the-go…
read nowCasey’s General Stores continues to gain traction in pizza delivery business
June 10, 2014
Casey’s General Stores reported its annual results, which included a same-store sales increase of 11.8 percent in its prepared food and fountain category…
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