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QSR was built on efficiency, and it delivered on that promise for decades.
Crumbl Cookies is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2021. 39 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Bakery & breakfast.

QSR was built on efficiency, and it delivered on that promise for decades.

HB Protein Smoothies signs with veteran operators for 3 markets.
A group of experienced multi-unit operators from the Papa Murphy’s and Crumbl systems has signed a development deal to bring the smoothie concept to three new states.

Playa Bowls reports rapid expansion moves, reaching new agreements in the West, Midwest, and Southeast, and planning to build the brand in high-traffic locations.

Franchise development requires a strategic approach, with options including a marketplace or direct sales strategy to attract and onboard new owners.

Operator Charles Terry signed a 10-store development agreement to build Zaxbys units in Ohio.

Zaxbys, the rapidly growing Georgia-based QSR franchise famous for its Chicken Fingerz, wings and 12 signature sauces, is bringing its bold flavors and Southern charm to Dayton and Columbus, Ohio.

Franchises to add 20,000 units in 2025 amid mall closures
Glo Tanning signs 15-unit deal with Kristen McPherson and Sidney Duty.
Rock N’ Roll Sushi is turning up the flavor with its 75th location, opening at 2411 Race St., Suite A — just behind Aldi and steps from Jonesboro Family Fun Center and Walmart Supercenter.

Spencer Hanks, an experienced multi-unit franchisee and current Crumbl Cookies operator, signed a 9-unit franchise agreement with PayMore Stores, the electronics resale franchise.
PayMore Stores has announced a 9-unit franchise agreement with Spencer Hanks, an experienced multi-unit franchisee and current Crumbl Cookies operator.

The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) expands its membership with seven new franchise groups, representing diverse brands and a commitment to fair franchising.

National restaurant chains are expanding in Westchester County, New York, with new locations opening in various sectors, including fast food and coffee shops.

Experienced franchisee Hemant Patel invests in emerging brand Cilantro Taco Grill

Imbue Capital, a seasoned franchise group led by Milo Leakehe, Jake Brady, and Zachary McKinley, agreed to a 35-unit deal to develop PayMore stores in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina.

When Milo Leakehe was growing up, his father often recited mantras that he'd learned working as a child on a farm in Tonga: "Life isn't fair," "If you want something…

Innovative franchise concepts are shaping the future of business, embracing innovation, technology, and sustainability.

Edible, a fresh fruit arrangement franchise, is prioritizing innovation and focusing on product innovation, customer experience, and expanding product categories.

Crumbl Cookies' success is attributed to its strategic social media presence and engaging content.

Brick-and-mortar concepts may have a higher initial investment, given the real estate requirements, but this investment often pays off in the long run.

10 franchise concepts are profitable in 2023, including food trucks and pet services.

Crumbl Cookies has grown to over 800 locations and gained a loyal, international customer base in just six years since its founding.
Big Chicken, a fast-casual chicken restaurant, is opening a new location in Killeen, Texas, with a Texas-sized twist on the brand’s menu.