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Smalls Sliders inks deal for 15 Cans in Phoenix, Arizona.

Cannabis has become a bigger part of everyday conversation as more states legalize it for recreational and medical use.

For years, restaurant observers have rushed to find Chick-fil-A’s annual franchise disclosure document (FDD) when it is renewed every April, just to see how ridiculous last year’s numbers were.

The fast-food chicken chain this week debuted “Finger Lickin’ Machine,” a full-fledged single rolling across social feeds and streaming platforms like Spotify.

We should get the official Top 500 data from our sister company any moment now.

The Midwest burger giant reported a 7.5% increase in average unit volume for 2025, maintaining its position as one of the industry's most stable franchise systems.

Once the leader in the fried chicken segment, KFC faces a strategic crisis as it slips behind competitors like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and Raising Cane's.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#155, March 3, 2026).

KBP Brands has acquired 78 additional SONIC locations across five states, expanding its footprint and operational efficiencies.

Many factors and decisions go into scouting and selecting the best location for a new restaurant.

Starbird is a chicken-focused fast food concept with a tech-driven ordering experience, built around crispy chicken and multiple formats.

The Red Chickz is a growing fast-casual chicken franchise focusing on Nashville hot chicken with a West Coast twist.

Franchises expanding internationally face the risk of language diluting leadership and undermining trust in the brand

Just as multi-unit franchisees grow by acquiring new locations and territories, franchisors can grow by acquiring new brands.

Popeyes is a quick-service restaurant specializing in New Orleans-style fried chicken and other southern favorites, with a first franchise opened in 1976 in Louisiana.

Tang brings more than 25 years of restaurant and public company experience and will lead all aspects of legal, compliance, risk management and corporate governance, and play a key role in franchise strategy and transactions.

KFC is one of the most iconic and widely recognized brands in the quick-service restaurant industry, with over 24,000 locations in more than 145 countries and territories.

McDonald's is a global fast-food chain with over 44,000 restaurants across more than 100 countries, backed by decades of operational know-how and global marketing power.

Brands like Carl's Jr and KFC thrive overseas with smart changes.

Playa Bowls expands internationally with a master franchise agreement in Canada.

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.

Chris Turner has been named as the next CEO of Yum! Brands, effective October 1, succeeding current CEO David Gibbs, and will lead the company’s finance, corporate strategy, supply chain, franchise standards, and support functions.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--( BUSINESS WIRE )--KFC Europe is thrilled to announce the grand opening of one of its most iconic European flagship stores, located at the heart of historical Rome near the renowned Trevi Fountain.

Jeff and Kim Rigsby sign 5-unit deal for Keke's in South Carolina