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 — Editor, 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…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Southern California

August 23, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened its first Southern California franchise location in Thousand Oaks, California.

Artichoke Basille's Pizza to open near Rutgers University

August 16, 2023

Artichoke Basille's Pizza will open its third New Jersey location on Aug. 30. The restaurant, located at 104 Easton Avenue in New Brunswick, sits near the…

Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream partners with Integrated Digital Strategies

August 16, 2023

Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream has partnered with Integrated Digital Strategies to help it franchise. The brand recently launched a franchising…

Mr Gatti's expands presence in Alabama

August 4, 2023

Mr Gatti's Pizza has opened in Opelika, Alabama, according to a press release.

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza opens taproom in Fayetteville, Arkansas

August 1, 2023

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza opened today in Fayetteville, Arkansas, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream opens 2nd store in Egypt

August 1, 2023

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has opened a second location in Egypt in the SODIC shopping district of Giza, according to a press release.

LaRosa's opens in Monroe, Ohio

August 1, 2023

LaRosa's has opened in Monroe, Ohio. It's the 11th pizzeria owned by Chase Daoud, according to a press release.

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen expands in Texas

July 31, 2023

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has opened a location in Caney, Texas, under new franchisee Jeff Lewis, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands Bay area presence

July 28, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in East Palo Alto, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisees Raj Gill and Gurpreet Buttar…

Mr Gatti's inks deals for 16 restaurants in first half of 2023

July 26, 2023

Mr Gatti's has inked 16 franchise agreements in less than six months and achieved the biggest spring break sales surge in company history, according to a press…

Marco's Pizza signs 5-unit agreement with South Florida franchisees

July 25, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a five-unit agreement in the greater Fort Launderdale area. The first two stores will open this summer, with the remaining stores set…

Curry Pizza House expands into Southern California

July 25, 2023

San Francisco Bay-area pizza concept Curry Pizza House has opened its first Southern California location in Lake Forest, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike's Pizza expands in Fresno, California

July 21, 2023

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a fifth location in Fresno, California. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisee Sarbjot "Sarb" Singh Mehrok.

Stoner's Pizza Joint opens 3rd unit in Denver market

July 20, 2023

Stoner's Pizza Joint has opened a location in Littleton, Colorado, marking the brand's third entry into the greater Denver market, according to a press release.

Sbarro celebrates 700th unit opening

July 19, 2023

Sbarro celebrated the opening of the brand's 700th store on July 14 in Peachtree Mall in Columbus, Georgia. It's the 52nd store to open this year. The brand…