Smalls Sliders dropping 4 more units in Florida

August 16, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked a four-unit deal with franchisee Doug Cone for Florida. Cone will open restaurants, dubbed "Cans" by the brand, in Destin and Panama…

NFL's Cam Jordan partners with Little Caesars in franchise deal

August 14, 2024

Eight-time NFL Pro Bowl defensive end Cam Jordan is trading in his cleats for pizza boxes. The New Orleans Saints star has partnered with franchisees Andrew…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Leasecake Named 'Overall Lease Management Company of the Year' for Second Consecutive Year

PropTech Breakthrough Recognizes Leasecake's Continued Excellence in Real Estate Technology

Smalls Sliders slides past 300-store mark, expands nationwide

August 13, 2024

Smalls Sliders, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider concept, is rapidly expanding its footprint across the United States. The brand has surpassed the…

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states

August 1, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders sells out development in 6 states

July 31, 2024

Smalls Sliders has sold out its initial phase development in six states, according to a press release.

Pizza Hut franchisee could close more than 140 stores

July 24, 2024

A large Pizza Hut franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a financial dispute with the brand's parent company and EYM Group. EYM Group operates…

Layne's Chicken Fingers finds success with various models

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Layne's has seen consistent store sales with various real estate models. Eric Reed, the brand's chief development officer, explores how different models can…

Little Caesars franchisee enjoys benefits of franchise system

July 18, 2024

Little Caesars franchisee Tara Charters has been running two stores in Canada for over a decade. She says the franchise system offers benefits that are hard to…

Layne's Chicken Fingers to enter Georgia

July 17, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has inked an 18-unit deal with franchisees Alvin Shah, Shahid Panjwani and Seth Bickle to open in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The first…

Popeyes plans New Zealand expansion with $25M investment

July 15, 2024

Louisiana-style fried chicken chain Popeyes announced plans to enter the New Zealand market with a $25 million investment, opening 10 stores and creating 15…

6 steps to opening a food business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Opening a food business requires specialized equipment, hiring a staff, securing funding and more. Check out these six steps to opening a QSR.

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands Michigan footprint

July 11, 2024

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has opened a restaurant in Roseville, Michigan, according to a press release.

Franchisees open 1st Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in Georgia

July 9, 2024

Troy and Nancy Akers have opened a Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in August, Georgia, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box to return to Chicago with 8 planned units

July 8, 2024

Jack in the Box will return to the Chicago market as part of an eight-unit strategic market plan. The brand has identified more than 125 potential trade area…

Del Taco opens 1st location in Virginia

July 8, 2024

Del Taco has opened its first location in Virginia. The restaurant uses the brand's Fresh Flex layout with a modernized design and innovative layout, according…

Stoner's Pizza Joint franchisees to open 9 locations

July 8, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint has inked deals with four new franchisees, two in Texas and two in Florida. The Texas franchisees plan to open locations in Killeen, San…

Golden Chick opens 100th store in Dallas-Fort Worth region

July 2, 2024

Golden Chick has opened its 100th restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. It is located in Fort Worth and is owned and operated by franchisee Keaton Mata…