Franchising News

Timber Pizza Co enters pivotal growth chapter

January 20, 2026

Washington D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. is setting its sights on expansion into new states. The brand is focused on partnering with multi-unit franchisees…

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Mountain Mike's opens in Union City, California

January 15, 2026

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Union City, California. The restaurant is locally owned and operated by longtime franchisees Goldie Buttar, Rajvinder Gill…

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&pizza betting on casino location in Vegas

December 31, 2025

Washington, D.C.-based &pizza will open its first West Coast location at the Rio Hotel & Casino in spring 2026, marking a significant geographic…

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Donatos Pizza developing Houston area with 3 franchise groups

December 23, 2025

Three franchise groups are developing Donatos Pizza in the Houston, Texas, market. This is the debut of the iconic Midwest pizza franchise in the Houston area.

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Pizza Inn opens 3 stores in 3 weeks

December 18, 2025

Pizza Inn is closing out the year with three restaurants in three weeks, according to a press release.

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream continues Southeast expansion with Arizona restaurant

December 12, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open in Tucson in early 2026. It's the brand's first entry into the market, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars launches at University of Kansas

December 9, 2025

Little Caesars has debuts at the University of Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Jayhawks basketball and volleyball teams. It includes dedicated…

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Happy Joe's to open in Tucson, Arizona

December 3, 2025

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open in Tucson, Arizona, in early 2026. The location marks the brand's first entry into the market and a key step in its…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza expands in Utah with Saratoga Springs location

December 2, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened a location in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Owned by brothers Ben and Matt Miller and business partner Tyler Gant, the…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza opens 2nd Green Bay restaurant

December 1, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its second restaurant in the Green Bay, Wisconsin, area. The restaurant is located in Ashwaubenon, according to a company…

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Pizza Guys hits 100 restaurants

November 17, 2025

Sacramento-based Pizza Guys has opened its 100 location. The restaurant, located in Plano, Texas, opened its doors in October, according to a press release.

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Hungry Howie's opens in Southfield, Michigan

November 14, 2025

Hungry Howie's is celebrating the opening of its latest location in Southfield, Michigan. The restaurant is located at 18213 W. 10 Mile Road, according to a…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Milpitas, California

November 11, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Milpitas, California. The fast casual restaurant opened Nov. 8 within The Fields mixed-use complex and across from…

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria opens 1st restaurant in Dubai

November 10, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has opened its first location in Dubai alongside its franchisee Tablez Food Company. It's the second location in the United Arab Emirates…

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NYPD Pizza opens in Winter Park, Florida

November 10, 2025

NYPD Pizza has opened in Winter Park, Florida. The restaurant has limited hours for the first few weeks, allowing the team to fine-tune operations, according…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza makes Vancouver, Washington debut

November 5, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened in Vancouver, Washington, a key city within the Portland metropolitan area. Strategically positioned on the Washington-Oregon…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open 1st Idaho location

October 30, 2025

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will enter Idaho with an opening in Meridian on Nov. 1, according to a press release.

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Riko's Pizza adding 2 locations to New York

October 23, 2025

Riko's Pizza, a tavern-style pizza concept, will open two locations in Westchester County, New York with a new franchise group.

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Toppers Pizza returns to West Allis, Wisconsin after closing location in May

October 21, 2025

Toppers Pizza has reopened in West Allis, Wisconsin after closing the brand's previous location in the town in May. A grand opening celebration will be held…

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Vocelli Pizza to expand with 3 locations coming to Colorado

October 20, 2025

Vocelli Pizza has inked an agreement with a seasoned entrepreneur and his family to expand the brand's footprint with three locations in Grand Junction…

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