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Ghai Restaurants bought the Houston-area stores from Mas Restaurant Group for an undisclosed sum, more than doubling its Taco Bell footprint.

Paris Baguette expands in New Jersey, aiming to operate 1,000 bakeries across North America by 2030.

CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 21, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Paris Baguette is growing quickly in North America.

Quick-service pizza sales have been coming back down to earth since the category’s pandemic highs.

New data from Technomic reveals a downturn for the pizza category in 2025, with major brands like Pizza Hut and MOD Pizza reporting significant sales declines.

“Give your fork a break … new wraps are here,” claims Sweetgreen.

Snyder brings a proven track record to Handel’s with more than 15 years of franchise development and real estate expertise, previously serving as Vice President of Development at Mountain Mike’s Pizza and holding leaders

The Big, Beautiful Bill Act has been sent to the White House for President Trump's signature, providing tax relief for 831,000 franchised small businesses.

DALLAS / HOUSTON, Texas – Batteries Plus has signed a new franchise agreement with a Texas-based team of experienced operators.

Local entrepreneur and seasoned restaurant operator Baryalay Razi has signed on to develop the three new locations, with the first site currently being identified.

David Bloom discusses Capriotti’s growth and franchise success, with the brand aiming to extend its investment outside the United States.

Paris Baguette signs 135 new franchise agreements in Q2 2025

For Payal Shah, franchising is a true calling. A tech-sector veteran turned restaurant powerhouse, Shah has built an empire of over 20 units by combining disciplined operations with a passion for people and community.

At Dave's Hot Chicken, appealing to the most promising franchise prospects is an art and a science.

Since starting this newsletter in January 2024, we’ve received some truly insightful responses to our questions from multi-unit restaurant franchisees across the country—from those with just a handful of locations,…

Clayton Kendall, a company specializing in franchise marketing supply chain solutions, streamlines the marketing supply chain for franchises and multi-location enterprises.

When I worked in Silicon Valley in the early 1980s reporting on the nascent personal computer industry, I heard a lot about how many hours a week people said they worked.

This year's Franchise Update Media Franchise Innovation Award winners were franchise brands that used technological innovations and strategies to engage customers, cut costs, and save time.

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

Blaze Pizza signs deal for six locations in the UAE

Franchise Update Media has announced the winners of the 6th annual Franchise Innovation Awards, which recognize the most outstanding innovations in franchising in the past year.

Kadirali Chunara leads Chunara Group with 50 Dunkin' units and $250 million-plus revenue

Sanjay Patel signs deal to open five Blaze Pizza locations

Blaze Pizza signs a deal to open five new locations throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, owned and operated by local entrepreneur Sanjay Patel.