Good News! - February 2018

2017 was a good year for franchising, with favorable legislation, continued growth of both established and emerging brands, and a slew of consolidation — not only at the franchisee level, but also for franchisors as franchise holding companies continued to increase the number of brands in their stable. But with all that growth and change churning away, it’s gotten harder to keep up with all the good news! That’s why we provide our “Good News!”

monthly roundup of selected news items on unit growth, investment and financial developments, international expansion, people, and milestones attained by franchisors large, medium, and emerging. Here’s your chance to follow the leaders, every third Tuesday of the month. So if you’re not doing it already, send us your good news here.

New Units/Growth/Expansion East Coast Wings + Grill To Add 7 More Units in Tennessee Shipley Do-Nuts To Open in Oklahoma; 25 Planned for the State Rush Bowls Signs Multi-Unit Deal for 3 in Tempe and 3 in Denver Capriotti’s Signs New Multi-Unit Deals for 4 States (CO, UT, SD, DE) The Hummus and Pita Co. Signs 5-Unit Deal for Detroit Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens LEED-Certified Hotel in Denton, TX A&W Signs Deal for 8 Units in 8 Years in Northwest Ohio Financial/M&A Q4 Restaurant Sales Rise 2.