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McDonald's and Dunkin' rise to the top in regional retail dashboard, with McDonald's leading in Midwest and Dunkin' reclaiming top spot in Northeast.

A recent report from Numerator finds that 80% of consumers are satisfied with eating out and 45% believe limited-service restaurants provide good value in 2023.

Chef Jose Garces announces expansion of Buena Onda with five new locations in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region, aiming to open in 2024.

The article discusses three core ways to grow a business, including borrowing money, spending on advertising, and focusing on word-of-mouth advertising.

Closet Factory is a designer, supplier, and installer of custom storage solutions, with a focus on customer satisfaction and creating high-end products.

Chicken Salad Chick will open a new restaurant in Avon, Indiana, featuring a dining room and drive-thru options.

Anticipating a residential and commercial boom, a Hendersonville man opened MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes locations in Sumner County.

A service leader must be relentless in serving customers, providing great customer service, and exceeding expectations.

American Family Care opens its first location in Iowa, providing a comprehensive suite of medical services and easy access to highly skilled medical providers seven days a week.

Amazon and other companies prioritize customer service and have seen financial benefits as a result.

Jeff Bezos built Amazon with a relentless service culture plan.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens two locations in Sumner County, Tennessee, anticipating the needs of a growing community.

Vincenzo Guzzo shares his journey from a small operator to becoming the president and CEO of Cinémas Guzzo.

Dickey’s Restaurant Brands offers a $5 Bonus Card for every $25 e-gift card purchased, redeemable at any Dickey’s Restaurant Brand location.

Launch Entertainment co-founder Erin Arnold was ranked top 10 admired women in franchises during Women’s History Month.

Robeks gift cards are now available at local Costco stores across the U.S., offering customers a discounted opportunity to experience the brand's smoothies and juices.

Christine Visser brings a unique combination of experience to her role as owner of Caring Transitions in Mill Creek, providing senior transition solutions.

Dickey's Restaurant Brands introduced a universal multi-brand gift card for all its restaurant brands, allowing customers to give the perfect gift this holiday season.

Curry Up Now signs a lease for its second location in the Sacramento, California, area, marking a milestone in the brand's expansion.

Jon Taffer launched a new extension of his restaurant brand, Taffer’s Tavern, with the introduction of a premium heat-and-serve entrée in Costco stores nationwide.

Showhomes, a home staging and renovation franchise, aims to open 10 new units by the end of 2021, capitalizing on the growth of the luxury real estate market.

A retail trading expert weighs in on franchise stock investment, discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market.

A ketchup shortage is affecting franchisors, with Long John Silver's reporting an extra half-million dollars in expenses due to the shortage.

Welcome back to our monthly news roundup. We’ve added a note of realism, calling it “Good (and Other) News!,” to reflect the ongoing effects of the pandemic on franchising – and now, with vaccines becoming more widespread, a glimmer of optimism.