Franchising News

Papa John's signs historic franchise agreement

September 29, 2021

Papa John's has inked its largest domestic franchisee development agreement in the company's history with franchisee operator Sun Holdings, Inc.

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Marco's Pizza signs Tampa area development deal

September 28, 2021

Marco's Pizza has signed a development deal that will bring 15 stores to the Tampa market by the end of 2024.

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Pizza Factory inks Texas deal

September 21, 2021

Pizza Factory has announced an agreement for the Gilmer/Longview area in Texas with Ken and Kelly Wells, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream signs master franchise agreement for Middle East, North Africa

September 21, 2021

Iowa-based Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has signed a master franchise agreement with with H.J. Happy Joe's for Restaurants L.L.C. to grow the brand in the…

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Romeo's Pizza opens in Poland, Ohio

September 20, 2021

Romeo's Pizza has opened in Poland, Ohio. The location is owned by Patrick Howlett and the Howlett Restaurant Group, according to a press release.

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Romeo’s Pizza announces Colorado location

September 17, 2021

Romeo's Pizza has announced its first Colorado location. The unit opened in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is owned by Dan O'Neil, according to a press release.

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Russo's New York Pizzeria enters California

September 17, 2021

Russo's New York Pizzeria is set to open its first Fresno, California location later this year. The restaurant will feature the brand's updated casual dining…

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza opens in Red Bluff, California

September 17, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza is now open in Red Bluff, California. The restaurant is owned by franchisees Harminder ("Harry") Sahota and Bill Dulku. Red Bluff is the…

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Pizza Inn opens in Mountain View, Arkansas

September 14, 2021

Pizza Inn has opened a buffet location in Mountain View, Arkansas. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisees Eric and Heidi Myers and George and…

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Riko's Pizza adds second Long Island location

September 13, 2021

Riko's Pizza has announced the grand opening of its second Long Island location. The store in Mineola represents a steady expansion of the Connecticut-based…

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Little Caesars plans St. Louis expansion with 35 units

September 2, 2021

Little Caesars is aiming to grow its St. Louis footprint by approximately 35 units, with the goal of opening at least 10 by the close of 2024, according to a…

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Domino’s opens first Lithuania location

September 1, 2021

Domino's Pizza has opened it's first Lithuania store. It's located in Vilnius and operated by Morgacita Limited, according to a press release.

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Pizza Inn signs multi-unit franchise agreement in Palestine

August 25, 2021

Pizza Inn has signed an international development agreement with principal partners Ziad Suwan and Ibrahim Sawan, of Z.I.S. General Trading Company, who will…

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Pizza Inn inks North Carolina multi-unit franchise agreement

August 19, 2021

Pizza Inn has signed a multi-unit development agreement for North Carolina, with the first of the four locations to open in Lincolnton in spring 2022.

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Marco's Pizza taps Keith Sizemore as development VP

August 19, 2021

Marco's Pizza has named Keith Sizemore as vice president of development.

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Pizza Factory expanding California footprint

August 19, 2021

Pizza Factory is expanding within its home state of California as franchisee Tim Nguyen is launching a Pizza Factory Express in Orange County.

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Pizza Inn announces multi-unit franchise deal in Qatar

August 17, 2021

Pizza Inn has a five-unit development agreement with Principal Master Licensee Walid Haider, chairman of Azalea Investment LLC in Qatar.

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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream to expand in southwest Florida

August 16, 2021

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream has signed an agreement with franchisee Christina Tennant and family to open several restaurants throughout southwest…

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Romeo’s Pizza expanding in North Carolina

August 13, 2021

Romeo's Pizza continues to expand its footprint with a franchise multi-unit agreement in North Carolina.

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Marco's Pizza plans to open 5 locations in Cleveland area

August 11, 2021

Marco's Pizza, a pizza chain featuring authentic Italian recipes and fresh-made dough, continues to expand in the Cleveland area with plans to open five stores…

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