Franchising News
CiCi's names real estate leader to help with nontraditional growth
October 8, 2013
CiCi's Pizza has announced the hiring of Rick Hoying as the brand's new senior manager of Real Estate. With more than 25 years of franchising, Hoying will…
read nowPapa Murphy's expanding St. Louis footprint
October 4, 2013
Papa Murphy's has plans to add about 40 new units in the St. Louis market. According to the St. Louis Business Journal, there are currently 12 locations in the…
read nowPersona Neapolitan Pizzeria selects Revention for expansion plan
October 4, 2013
Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria, a Santa Barbara, Calif.-based fast casual concept, plans to roll out a national expansion and has chosen Revention technology for…
read nowUncle Maddio's heads to South Florida
October 3, 2013
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has announced a franchise development agreement with entrepreneur and Golden Corral restaurant owner, John Verderame to open three…
read nowRoark Capital's chairman to speak about 'state of franchising'
October 3, 2013
Steven Romaniello, International Franchise Association chairman and managing director of Roark Capital, will speak Oct. 8 in Atlanta at a luncheon for the…
read nowIFA adopts plan to strengthen franchise relations
October 1, 2013
The International Franchise Association board of directors has adopted recommendations to develop ways to strengthen franchise relations. The recommendations…
read nowThe Pizza Studio plans Midwest debut
October 1, 2013
Los Angeles-based The Pizza Studio has announced a multi-unit franchise agreement with PS Midwest Development LLC, a BRICK Restaurant Group-managed company.
read nowPizza Hut, KFC Brazil franchisee going private
September 30, 2013
Brazil Fast Food Corp., the second largest QSR chain in Brazil with 1,057 units, has announced its entry into a definitive merger agreement. The proposal is…
read nowTennessee pizza concept signs first franchisee
September 30, 2013
Knoxville, Tenn.-based Hard Knox Pizzeria, owned by Dean and Jill Bastian, has signed its first franchisee.
read nowMellow 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…
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