PizzaForno opens unit in Mexico City

December 7, 2023

Automated pizza brand PizzaForno has expanded into Mexico with a unit in Mexico City. It's expected to be open to the public in the middle of December…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani enters Texas market

December 6, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has announced a 20-unit franchise deal with restaurateur Dan Hawkins. The multi-unit deal covers the greater Dallas Fort-Worth…

Pizza Factory franchisees open unit in Arnold, California

December 5, 2023

Pizza Factory has opened a restaurant in Arnold, California. The unit is owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Scott and Ruby Gordon, according to a press…

Mountain Mike's makes move into Washington

December 5, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza is moving into its ninth state — Washington — with a planned 10 units. The development deal includes locations in Arlington, Bellevue…

California Pizza Kitchen opens 3rd location in Philippines

December 1, 2023

California Pizza Kitchen has opened a franchise in the Philippines. It's the 24th international location for the brand. The restaurant is located at the…

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 1st Colorado location

November 28, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has made its debut in Colorado, the brand's eighth state, with an opening in Parker. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chris and…

Webinar to explore multi-unit franchising

November 20, 2023

The upcoming webinar, "Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Operator," scheduled for Dec. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST, promises to be a…

Donatos Pizza inks deals for Louisville, Orlando

November 17, 2023

Donatos Pizza has announced two development deals for Louisville, Kentucky and Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.

Red's Savoy Pizza opens 1st location in Iowa

November 17, 2023

Red Savoy's Pizza has opened its first location in Iowa. The franchised unit is located at 203 Pierce Street in Sioux City, according to a press release.

Sarpino's USA opens 1st Colorado location

November 9, 2023

Sarpino's USA has opened its first Colorado location in Westminster. The Denver-area restaurant is operated by franchisees Samar Sawaged and Sid Demirovski…

Little Caesars to add 15 locations in 2 markets

November 8, 2023

Little Caesars has inked two franchise deals to add 15 locations to the Boston and Chicago markets, according to a press release.

Mister O1 to open 3rd Texas location

November 7, 2023

Artisan pizza brand Mister O1 will open its third Texas restaurant on Nov. 14. The unit is located in Mansfield, Texas, according to a press release.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani inks deal for 6 more California locations

October 30, 2023

Franchise group Batta Group Inc. has signed a deal to open six Slice House by Tony Gemignani California units, three in San Bernadino County and three in…

Jimmy John's franchisee inks deal for 7 Toppers Pizza units

October 27, 2023

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has inked a seven-unit deal with new franchisee Corbett Harris, a resident of Greenville, North Carolina, for the Greenville…

Red's Savoy Pizza to open in Fargo, North Dakota

October 27, 2023

Minnesota-based Red's Savoy Pizza will open its 20th location on Oct. 28. The unit is in Fargo, North Dakota, according to a press release.

Mr Gatti's Pizza announces retirements of longtime franchisees, new owners

September 22, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has announced that four of its established locations will continue their legacies under fresh new ownership as their longtime owners embrace…

Mr. Gatti's Pizza opens in Ft. Worth

September 21, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened a restaurant in Forth Worth, Texas under the helm of franchisee Kirk Jefferies, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opens in Pismo Beach, California

September 13, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Pismo Beach, California, under the helm of local Gary Grewal with Tiger Foods & Hospitality, according to a…

How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

September 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…

FastCasual accepting nominations for 2024 Brands to Watch

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

August 28, 2023

Just a few months ago, we celebrated the annual 2023 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, which recognizes the industry's most innovative companies…