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Matthew Keiser and Brad Paxton own 22 Taco John’s restaurants across eight states.

Fresh Dining Concepts, a multi-brand franchisee of iconic, category-leading food and beverage brands, today announced that it has rebranded as Green Shoot Brands (GSB).

Green Shoot Brands’ portfolio includes Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Dave's Hot Chicken, Jamba, Little Caesars Pizza, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and PopUp Bagels.

With more than a decade of experience building successful franchise businesses, Playa Bowls franchise owner Amy Lupo has established herself as a dedicated operator, community leader and advocate for the franchise system.

Pumpkin and apple have been flavoring menus since August, but Tuesday is the official first day of fall.

- Emerging Chains - Franchising - Fast Casual - News Chicken Salad Chick tops the chart in new study of emerging brands Data firm YouGov ranked the Top 20 restaurant chains on the

Chicken Salad Chick took the top spot in YouGov’s 2026 U.S. emerging dining brands study, beating out competitors like Cook Out and Just Salad.

Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have acquired the 500-unit Korean fried chicken chain, with Serruya set to spearhead expansion across the Americas.

FRANdata ranks 50 largest multi-unit franchise operators in the US

Bubble tea brand Gong cha has signed its largest direct franchising agreement to date with Bakers Acres & Cattle Company to develop 50 locations in Texas.

The bubble tea brand signed a 50-unit development deal with Bakers Acres & Cattle Company, the largest direct franchising agreement in the brand's history.

Restaurant franchise growth continued in 2026, but the industry's biggest brands are no longer driving expansion.

Multi-unit restaurant franchisees wear a lot of hats. They lead teams, oversee operations, deliver a great guest experience, and still have to find time to grow the business.

Fast-Food Franchises Add Refreshing Beverages and Food Items to Seasonal Menus Summer brings longer, leisurely days to spend with family and friends – ideally while enjoying someth

Nothing Bundt Cakes is making the transition from summer to back-to-school a little sweeter with the return of its fan-favorite Lemon Raspberry flavor and the debut of the indulgent new Turtle Cheesecake Swirl Pop-Up Bundtlet.

A well-maintained restaurant in a strong location gives franchisees a better chance of long-term success.

A new wave of private equity consolidation in franchising is highlighting the risks of overlooking unit-level economics and operator health during aggressive brand acquisitions.

Jersey Mike's finished 2025 with 3,227 restaurants nationwide. Private equity’s appetite for franchises has surged over the past two years. Roark Capital bought Subway for nearly $

The world’s largest franchise portfolio is preparing for a massive IPO of Inspire Brands while managing a diverse stable of global concepts.

Nothing Bundt Cakes approaches 1,000 units after $2 billion sale to KKR

The Roark Capital-backed multi-brand franchisor, owner of Arby’s, Dunkin’, and Buffalo Wild Wings, has reportedly taken the first steps toward a multi-billion dollar public listing.

The owner of Dunkin' and Jimmy John's has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, potentially bringing one of the world's largest restaurant operators to the public markets.

QSR and dessert franchises including Aroma Joe’s and Chipotle are offering freebies and special deals to honor educators throughout the first week of May.

Cinco de Mayo has become a popular celebration of Mexican culture in the U.S., with parades, parties and other celebrations across the country.