
Mr Gatti's Pizza acquired by franchisee G. Brint Ryan as CEO Jim Phillips retires
Entrepreneur and franchisee G. Brint Ryan has taken full ownership of Mr Gatti's Pizza, overseeing a brand that now has 200 locations open or in development.
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Entrepreneur and franchisee G. Brint Ryan has taken full ownership of Mr Gatti's Pizza, overseeing a brand that now has 200 locations open or in development.
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hungry Howie's is celebrating its second annual National Flavored Crust Day with the debut of its new Tajín Flavored Crust.

Ohio has already demonstrated that Mellow Mushroom's experience-driven restaurant concept resonates with guests.

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Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces a new three-unit development agreement in Columbia, Missouri, led by franchise co-owners Russ Anderson and Betzayda “Betzy” Alvarez-Anderson.
Little Caesars appoints Jack Veltema as Director of Franchise Sales for the West.
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Papa Johns International, Inc. today announced several changes to the Company’s leadership team to further support the Company’s ongoing strategic transformation.
Global system-wide restaurant sales decreased 4.8% and global comparable sales decreased 5.7%.
Mr Gatti's Pizza CEO Jim Phillips retires after 11 years.
Papa Johns International, announced several changes to the Company’s leadership team to further support the Company’s ongoing strategic transformation.
&pizza is officially bringing its signature edge, energy and cult-favorite pies to Georgia.

VCU Athletics is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Marco's Pizza at 3034 N.

Little Caesars appoints Jack Veltema as Director of Franchise Sales

“This agreement reflects exactly the kind of operator partnership that drives sustainable growth for our brand,” said Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer of Marco's Pizza.

Hungry Howie's franchisees sign three-unit deal for Jeff's Bagel Run.

Domino's pays $5 to beta test new app and website.

- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - Loyalty - Technology - News Domino's is paying customers to try its new app and website The fast-food pizza chain is giving customers $5 co

Timber Pizza Co. is expanding its franchise footprint in the second half of 2026, preparing to enter the Georgia market for the first time with planned locations in Alpharetta and Cumming, according to a press release.
Customers who place a qualifying online order between Aug. 3–30 are eligible for a $5 off coupon to be used on a digital order the following week.
Domino's offers $5 to customers trying its new website and app.

Multi-unit operator Wade Oney shares his strategy for managing 112 pizza franchise locations by offering ownership stakes to key leadership personnel.
Husband-and-wife franchisees Timothy Fogarty and Vanessa Lomelí-Fogarty have opened the brand's 16th Texas location in Murphy.
“Mountain Mike's has been part of our family’s story for years, so opening this restaurant is especially meaningful to us,” said Timothy Fogarty.

Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion and overhauls KFC globally.