MRM Franchise Feed: International Expansion Opportunities, Shaq’s Doughnuts and Venison at Arby’s

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Pizza Inn Honors FranchiseesJill Neilsen, Bob Clairday and Pizza Inn President Bob BafundoPizza Inn honored its top franchisees at the annual Pizza Inn Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. On Tuesday, October 18, the brand honored longtime franchisee Bob Clairday with the H.M. Poythress Award and franchisee Daven Acker was name Franchisee of the Year. 

"Pizza Inn is truly America's hometown pizza restaurant due to the hard work and dedication of our franchisees," said Pizza Inn President, Bob Bafundo. "We have so many second and third generations franchise owners that take such pride in making their restaurants wonderful centers of their communities.  The Pizza Inn Convention is like a big family reunion where we celebrate this…