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Restaurant brands face a tighter market for new sites than the national vacancy rate suggests, with usable vacancy in growth markets estimated to be 2-3%.

Second Cup Coffee has hired Kim Rezk as chief of staff and transformation as it prepares for international expansion.

Franchisee profitability is crucial for long-term growth as strong unit economics help franchise owners succeed and expand their businesses.

McDonald's is testing two value menu formats in about 1,900 U.S. restaurants, aiming to choose one for a national rollout in early 2027 based on customer response and franchisee benefit.

Dutch Bros, a publicly traded restaurant chain, faces investor skepticism despite 22.7% system sales growth over the past three years.

Dutch Bros' same-store sales rose 5.4%, but the company's stock plummeted over 16% amid concerns about competition and rising gas prices.

McDonald's is preparing another major push to win back value-conscious customers in the U.S. with new affordable menu options, expanded digital deals, and restaurant improvements expected to drive stronger performance in 2027.

McDonald's third-quarter earnings report showed same-store sales declined 0.2% despite an increase in average check due to specialty beverages sales.

McDonald’s third-quarter results showed signs of improving momentum, with international markets and digital promotions helping drive growth, even as softer U.S.

McDonald’s U.S. same-store sales decline due to weak traffic, despite a positive global performance and revenue increase.

A proposed class action lawsuit challenging the ingredients and marketing of the McDonald's McRib sandwich is moving forward after a federal judge rejected the company's request to dismiss the case in its entirety, according to a story in Fox Business.

Craveworthy Brands appointed Keith Kravcik as its new chief financial officer to oversee the company's financial operations and expansion.

Ed Ranieri grew up in franchising, and his earliest memories of the industry date back to when he was about eight years old.

International growth presents franchise brands with a fundamental contradiction.

Franchise resale valuation multiples consider earnings, brand, and buyer interest in profitability and cash flow, rather than just revenue.

The holidays hand chain c-stores and independent operators something the industry rarely gets the rest of the year: a reason for customers to buy things they weren’t planning to buy.

Major quick-service chains including Chipotle, McDonald’s, and Sonic roll out seasonal menu innovations and celebrity collaborations to drive fourth-quarter traffic.

Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners has offered to acquire the remaining shares of Wendy's for $7.35 per share in cash, in a deal valuing approximately $1.4 billion.

McDonald’s franchisees have a problem with the company’s hand-breaded chicken test: the chickens are too big.

ST. CLOUD, Fla., Oct. 28, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Beef 'O' Brady's is celebrating the continued growth of local franchisee Louis Dirocco, who recently acquired his second restaurant at 2926 13th Street in St.

McDonald's reports Q3 results with 2% sales from new beverage platform

McDonald’s just announced the end of its FIFA World Cup sponsorship, which is a pretty big deal given the global scale and interest of the event, let alone the longevity of the marriage between the two entities.

McDonald’s is exiting its long-standing FIFA World Cup sponsorship, while Casey’s General Stores launches a new pan pizza to compete with national quick-service chains.

McDonald’s will end its FIFA World Cup sponsorship after the 2026 tournament, concluding a relationship that began in 1994.