Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay Announces New Chief Development Officer
With nearly three decades of experience in the QSR and franchising spaces, Cunningham brings a wealth of expertise to Bobby’s Burgers.
Dunkin' Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 846 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.
With nearly three decades of experience in the QSR and franchising spaces, Cunningham brings a wealth of expertise to Bobby’s Burgers.

Roark Capital acquires Dave's Hot Chicken in a $1 billion deal, positioning the brand for aggressive growth and expansion.

Desert Donuts is a family-owned dessert franchise offering customizable hot, made-to-order donuts and unique menu items.

Slim Chickens announced today the signing of a 12-unit agreement with Vigario Management Corp., an experienced multi-brand franchise group headquartered in Manassas, Virginia.

Campbell Oil expands BIGGBY COFFEE franchise in the Carolinas with three locations and plans for 20 more.

Mitch Cohen and Marvin Goldfarb, veterans of the quick-service restaurant industry, have opened their fourth Sola Salons location in Long Island.

DoorDash acquires Deliveroo for $3.9 billion and SevenRooms for $1.2 billion, signaling a growing investment in services affecting franchised restaurants and hospitality brands.

Rick Howard, a multi-brand franchisee, is opening a new Newk's Eatery location in Georgia, expanding his portfolio of brands.
To spotlight its $6 Meal Deal, America’s largest coffee and donuts brand is turning everyday Dunkin’ runs into main character moments by teaming up with some of Hollywood’s most snackable meal-worthy stars.

Dunkin' franchisee Sonal Patel transitioned to Woodhouse Spas, finding fulfillment in a smaller, more intentional brand that allowed her to serve her community directly.

BeanSquad, the franchise-focused accounting partner, has announced impressive Q1 results and continued expansion across multiple verticals.

The Falcons Group opens 90th location, a Checkers & Rally's unit.

HTeaO is a fast-growing beverage brand with a unique twist on the iced tea experience, but no specific news is reported.

Harri, an end-to-end people platform, addresses the unique workforce challenges facing hospitality franchisees, empowering operators to drive engagement and retention.

Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic burger and fries’ brand, is making a highly anticipated return to Ruskin, conveniently located at 3854 Sun City Center.
QDOBA celebrates several franchise groups spearheading major market developments, including PFGS, LLC, Empire Inc., Roaring Forks, LLC, Holy Guacamole, and Dhote & Turner, LLC.

Mega 99: 56.18% of franchised units are controlled by multi-unit operators.

For a variety of reasons, new recruitment is down for most brands.

Lauren Johnson owns four The UPS Store units with $3.2 million annual revenue.

Jerome Johnson, a 43-year-old multi-unit franchisee, operates 19 units across four brands

The restaurant industry in 2025 presents lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking to invest in a franchise, with Checkers & Rally's, and other franchises demonstrating strong earning potential.

Anand Patel signed a new area development agreement to expand Angry Chicks, a rapidly growing Nashville-style hot chicken brand, in Illinois.

Attorney Bryce Bares becomes a franchisee after eight years of law practice
With more than a decade of experience in his family’s Dunkin’ operations, Patel has been immersed in the world of hospitality and franchise excellence from the start.