Dutch Bros again confronts a skeptical investor
Dutch Bros, a publicly traded restaurant chain, faces investor skepticism despite 22.7% system sales growth over the past three years.
· Restaurant Business· November 5, 2026
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Dunkin' Brands
Dunkin' Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 845 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Dunkin' has unveiled a limited-time Halloween lineup featuring seasonal menu items, collectibles, and merchandise, including the return of the Spider Donut and the debut of the Berry Battie Daydream Refresher [[2026-10-14 Dunkin’ unveils Halloween lineup (8b03e6)]]. * Dunkin' franchisee Dave Baumgartner has opened his 100th store after 16 years, and advises new franchisees to start with just one store to learn and grow [[2026-09-16 This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice D (d0054d)]]. * Dunkin' has launched a marketing campaign featuring former Spice Girls members Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell-Horner, along with comedian Rachel Dratch, to promote its seasonal fall beverage lineup [[2026-09-08 Dunkin’ enlists a pair of former Spice Girls and Rachel Dratch to push its pumpk (e2eb23)]]. * Walmart is making a push into restaurant delivery, utilizing its large store footprint and growing delivery network to reach restaurants and consumers, including a partnership with Dunkin' [[2026-09-04 Walmart makes a bold play for restaurant delivery (3fceb9)]]. * Dunkin' is expanding its partnership with Walmart to offer delivery through the retailer's app, starting at in-store locations before rolling out to 10,000 U.S. units [[2026-09-03 Customers can soon get Dunkin’ delivered, from Walmart (854022)]]. * Dunkin' will return to Puerto Rico in 2027 through a partnership with Fusion Restaurant Group, an operator based on the island [[2026-08-25 Dunkin’ to return to Puerto Rico in 2027 (96e211)]]. * Convenience stores are competing with quick-service restaurants for breakfast sales, with some c-stores leveraging their morning offerings to win customers, potentially impacting Dunkin' sales [[2026-08-28 The Breakfast Battle How C-Stores Can Steal Share From QSRs (fcc721)]]. * Dunkin' has launched its fall menu, including a partnership with Alix Earle and the introduction of new pumpkin and tiramisu flavors [[2026-08-19 Dunkin’ Kicks Off Fall with Alix Earle Partnership and New Menu (400190)]] Filed under Restaurants / Coffee & tea.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Signs Two-Unit Deal in North Carolina
Bubbakoo's Burritos has signed a two-unit franchise development agreement to bring new restaurants to Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina.
· QSR Magazine· November 3, 2026
What Valuation Multiples Are Used When Selling a Franchise?
Franchise resale valuation multiples consider earnings, brand, and buyer interest in profitability and cash flow, rather than just revenue.
· 1851 Franchise· October 30, 2026
Dunkin’ unveils Halloween lineup
Dunkin' is celebrating Halloween with a limited-time lineup of seasonal menu items, collectibles and merchandise, led by the return of its fan-favorite Spider Donut and the debut of the Berry Battie Daydream Refresher, the company announced in a press release.
· QSR Web· October 14, 2026
LV Petroleum names new chairman, makes board moves
LV Petroleum names Jonathan Pertchik as chairman of the board and appoints new board members, Peter Crage and Stephen J. Girsky.
· Franchise Magazine USA· October 8, 2026
PuroClean’s Franchise Development Momentum Accelerates as a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Fuels 2026 Growth
PuroClean sees 20% unit growth from existing franchise owners in 2026
· Franchising.com· October 7, 2026
Maureen DiStefano Leads Slim Chickens Franchise Development
Maureen DiStefano has been named director of franchise development for Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant concept.
· Franchise Wire· September 30, 2026
Fall 2026: Seasonal Menu Items and Limited Time Offers
Dunkin' and other brands release fall menus with pumpkin spice items.
· Franchise Wire· September 20, 2026
The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at QSRNext 2026
When Ray Croc started making burgers, he never would have imagined, nor would Colonel Sanders, just how diversified the quick-service restaurant segment would become.
· QSR Web· September 17, 2026
This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice? Don’t Do What He Did.
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· Entrepreneur Franchise· September 16, 2026
Shawn Caric: Leading Franchise Growth for Smoothie King
Shawn Caric leads Smoothie King's franchise growth with 18 years of experience
· 1851 Franchise· September 14, 2026
PuroClean’s Franchise Development Momentum Accelerates as a New Generation of Entrepreneurs Fuels 2026 Growth
PuroClean is continuing a strong year of growth with a run of franchise development milestones, including a growing share of multi-unit ownership, and a franchise system that is attracting experienced…
· Franchise Dictionary Magazine· September 14, 2026
Reaching 100: Dunkin' Franchisee Invests in Long-Term Growth
After earning a degree in chemical engineering and operating in manufacturing management with Procter & Gamble, Baumgartner later worked for a small wholesaler of music books and magazines for retail stores.
· Franchising.com· September 12, 2026
Papa Johns to offer delivery from Walmart
Using Walmart Express Delivery, customers can order fresh pizza on its own or as part of their grocery haul this fall.
· Restaurant Dive· September 11, 2026
QSR's bet big on beverages
Quick-service chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell are increasingly prioritizing specialty beverages and energy drinks as a primary driver for customer traffic and new dayparts.
· QSR Web· September 10, 2026
Inspire Brands CEO Temporarily Steps Away Ahead of Potential IPO
Interim leadership has been appointed for the multi-brand restaurant giant as it proceeds with confidential plans for an initial public offering.
· QSR Magazine· September 9, 2026
Dunkin’® Reunites Baby Spice and Ginger Spice to Reveal Pumpkin Spice, the Long-Lost Sixth Member
Dunkin' reveals Pumpkin Spice as sixth member of Spice Girls
· Franchising.com· September 9, 2026
Dunkin’ enlists a pair of former Spice Girls and Rachel Dratch to push its pumpkin drinks
Dunkin’ has launched a new celebrity-led marketing campaign featuring former Spice Girls members to promote its seasonal fall beverage lineup across its franchise network.
· Nation's Restaurant News· September 8, 2026
Dan Brunell on Franchise Development at Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
Dan Brunell leads franchise development at Spherion Staffing & Recruiting.
· 1851 Franchise· September 7, 2026
Walmart makes a bold play for restaurant delivery
The U.S. restaurant delivery landscape seemed pretty well set.
· Restaurant Business· September 4, 2026
Domino's takes on fast-food chains
In this week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants, we look at The Domino, Domino’s new, single-serve, Detroit-style pizza.
· Restaurant Business· September 4, 2026
Customers can soon get Dunkin’ delivered, from Walmart
Dunkin’ is expanding its partnership with Walmart to offer delivery through the retailer’s app, starting at in-store locations before rolling out to 10,000 U.S. units.
· Nation's Restaurant News· September 3, 2026
The Breakfast Battle: How C-Stores Can Steal Share From QSRs
There is a lot to be happy about right now in convenience store breakfast.
· CStore Decisions· August 28, 2026
Dunkin’ to return to Puerto Rico in 2027
Dunkin' to return to Puerto Rico in 2027 through partnership
· Restaurant Dive· August 25, 2026