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Buying a Franchise

Papa John’s Founder: ‘I Am the American Dream’

Papa John's is a billion-dollar, international pizza franchise. But it wasn't always. It started in a broom closet with $1,600 worth of used restaurant equipment.

By Catherine Clifford

Business News

Domino’s Introduces ‘Dom,’ a Siri-Like Voice Assistant to Process Pizza Orders

A computer-generated voice tool named Dom will enable users to customize their pies and also browse local menus and coupon offers.

By Geoff Weiss

Buying a Franchise

Franchise Players: I Became a Multi-Unit Franchisee While Still in College

Aneesh Patel got an early start in the food industry, opening five restaurant franchises before he graduated from college.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

The One City in America Where You Can Get Domino’s ‘Breakfast Pizza’

Today, Domino's debuted breakfast pizza in Australia. However, at least one U.S. franchisee has been selling breakfast slices for years.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Pizza Hut’s Biggest Franchisee Says Company Needs to Up Its Digital Game

NPC International's net income dropped 77 percent in the first quarter. And it blames Pizza Hut's lack of digital innovation.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

You Won’t Guess Which Pizza Toppings Could Boost Sales the Most

Hello, lobster and prosciutto. A new report finds that bold flavor mashups can help pizzerias boost sales.

By Kate Taylor

Marketing

Canadian Pizzeria Generates Buzz With $450 Pie

One way to catch customers' attention: break the record for the world's most expensive pizza.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

8 Totally Weird Fast-Food Items That Everyone Is Talking About

Fast-food chains have been trying to one-up each other with wacky offerings like the Waffle Taco and Chicken Corsage. Here are some of the weirdest items on the menu.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Like It or Not, ‘Pizza Cake’ Could Soon Be a Thing

Boston Pizza customers can now vote on whether the chain should begin selling a Pizza Cake, a gas-powered pizza cutter or a pizza air freshener.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

From Independent Business Owner to Franchisee

Don Robinson has been an independent restaurant owner -- twice -- but has come to the realization that being a franchisee plays to his strengths.

By Jason Daley

Building a Business

Franchisees Sue Papa Murphy’s as Pizza Chain Prepares for IPO

More than 20 franchisees have accused Papa Murphy's of failing to release necessary information in franchise disclosure documents.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Take-and-Bake Pizza Chain Papa Murphy’s Files for $70 Million IPO

Hungry for investors, the franchisee-friendly pizza chain is getting ready for its public debut.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Sbarro, a Food-Court Staple, May File for Bankruptcy as Early as Next Week

If 2014 is the year fast-food pizza dies, Sbarro may be the first victim. According to reports, the chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Pizza Hut Sees Giant Interactive Tabletops in Its Future

Pizza Hut's high-tech table concept brings a futuristic twist to the pizza chain.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Local Pizza Chain Gets Huge Shoutout at Oscars

The Oscars had an unexpected star, thanks to Ellen DeGeneres ordering pizza for some of the biggest names in show business.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Mushy Marketing Ploy: Pizza Hut Joins OKCupid

Lonely this Valentine's Day? Pizza Hut is looking to settle down and has entered the dating market on OKCupid.

By Kate Taylor

Building a Business

Pizza Hut Wants a Bite of the By-the-Slice Business

For the first time ever, Pizza Hut is selling pizza by the slice in new stores, as well as rolling out digital menu boards and deck ovens.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

Chipotle, Subway Want a Slice of the Fast-Casual Pizza Business

Chipotle will apply its fast and fresh formula to pizza and a Subway franchisee plans to open a Subway Pizza Express in 2014.

By Kate Taylor

Buying a Franchise

100-Year-Old Pizza Franchise Finally Cracks the Franchise 500

It's been a long road to franchise success for Rosati's Pizza stores who squeak onto our ranking at number 499.

By Jason Daley

Buying a Franchise

Pizza Fusion Takes Green Mainstream

The organic pizza franchise wants its eco-friendly mission to exist subtly in the background.

By Jason Daley

Buying a Franchise

Game On for Pizza Franchises

Forget football. Sales of America's favorite food will skyrocket on Super Bowl Sunday. That's good news for these pizza franchises.

By Sarah Max