
Foodtastic Testing the Limits of Multi-Brand Scale
Foodtastic's proposed acquisition of MTY Food Group could bring more than 100 restaurant brands under one owner, creating opportunities for shared technology and operations.
Pinkberry is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 24 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Snacks & dessert.

Foodtastic's proposed acquisition of MTY Food Group could bring more than 100 restaurant brands under one owner, creating opportunities for shared technology and operations.

The take-and-bake pizza chain will open three such restaurants, which are expected to provide franchisees with additional revenue streams and dayparts.
Papa Murphy's has signed three franchise agreements to bring its new Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry co-brand concept to incoming markets, marking another milestone in the company's franchise development strategy and…

Yo-Chi frozen yogurt chain debuts in US with Dallas location

Brothers Tariq Munir and Ali Khan expand Layne's in California with 12 units

Starbird is strengthening its leadership team by naming Jonathan Zacks as vice president of marketing.
Zacks brings more than 20 years of marketing experience developing brand and growth strategies for some of the industry's most recognized restaurant brands, including Chipotle, Sweetgreen, Pinkberry and Jamba.

MTY Food Group closes 50 Papa Murphy's stores amid sales decline.

Restaurant chains launch movie-themed promotions, like Burger King's SpongeBob Menu.
Pinkberry partners with DC Studios for Supergirl frozen yogurt and lemonade.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 18, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- Pinkberry® is excited to announce its newest limited-time offering: White Mocha Frozen Yogurt.
The refreshing and tart Green Apple frozen yogurt swirl will also be featured in a combination with honey granola, caramel and cinnamon.
Pinkberry introduces a new Mango Lemonade frozen yogurt and two new crushed teas for a limited time only.

Pinkberry franchise costs, fees, profit, and data, including initial investment and ongoing support for franchisees.
Dave’s Hot Chicken names industry veterans to CMO and CTO roles, investing in its best-in-class executive team.
Pinkberry introduces Chocolate Chip Cookie frozen yogurt, now available in participating stores nationwide for a limited time.
Pinkberry introduces the new Lava Swirl frozen yogurt and smoothie, available in participating stores nationwide for a limited time.
The Red Chickz signs 18 franchise deals in 100 days.

MTY Food Group closes 2,100 restaurants and lays off half of its employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delaying its quarterly financial results release.

Franchise Brands Continue Outperforming S&P 500 Index with Strong Financial Performance
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MTY Food Group acquired Papa Murphy's Pizza for $190 million, expanding its network to roughly 7,378 stores globally, and adding the take-and-bake pizza franchise to its portfolio.

Everbowl receives a $3 million private equity injection to accelerate its growth and expansion plans.

Grant Bullington, a FranNet consultant, shares his experience working in franchise sales and development for 1-800-GOT-JUNK.