
Foodtastic Testing the Limits of Multi-Brand Scale
Foodtastic's proposed acquisition of MTY Food Group could bring more than 100 restaurant brands under one owner, creating opportunities for shared technology and operations.
Planet Smoothie is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2019. 23 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Beverage & juice.

Foodtastic's proposed acquisition of MTY Food Group could bring more than 100 restaurant brands under one owner, creating opportunities for shared technology and operations.

Wetzel's and Cold Stone partner for co-branded units, aiming for 17 new locations this year
Planet Smoothie offers buy one, get one free deal for VIP members
The new bakery will bring even more flavor to the community with its craveable snacks and refreshing drinks, a perfect pairing for a shopping trip.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 28, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- This September, Planet Smoothie® is continuing its partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) to support the fight against childhood cancer.

Pigtails & Crewcuts leadership team has 70+ years of experience

As Pigtails & Crewcuts , the 80-plus unit kids salon that aims to make haircuts enjoyable for everyone involved, marks its 20th anniversary, one name stands out as a driving…

Michelle Holliman, vice president of franchise development at Pigtails & Crewcuts, has extensive experience in building franchise brands and is committed to growing the children's hair salon brand across the U.S.
"We are thrilled to join in the celebrations and offer our guests a refreshing treat on us!" said Nicole Butcher, senior director of marketing at Kahala Brands, parent company of Planet Smoothie.

Planet Smoothie is a food service franchise under the Kahala Brands umbrella, with over 100 locations across the U.S.

Pinkberry franchise costs, fees, profit, and data, including initial investment and ongoing support for franchisees.
Famous Toastery franchisees sign a development agreement to bring five new restaurants to Northeast Florida over the next four years.
Massage Heights Expands Senior Leadership Team, appointing new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Franchising.

Franchising is a big world, and it's essential for everyone in the industry to know who's who, so 1851 Franchise has teamed up with SeoSamba to bring a list of the top franchise influencers ranked 55-46.

1851 Franchise's Franchise Development Website Awards recognize the most effective and engaging development sites in franchising, with sites evaluated on first impressions, quality of content, and ease of use.

A franchise brand creates a video to explain why its brand and franchise represent the best opportunity for franchisee candidates.
Planet Smoothie teamed up with KIDZ BOP to create two limited-edition kids' smoothie flavors for KIDZ BOP's 20th birthday.

Dustin King, a multi-unit franchisee of various snack brands, attributes his success to his ability to adapt and find new opportunities.

Dustin King, a third-generation operator, steered his family's snack empire through the COVID-19 crisis, with a 50-60% decrease in sales before the governor's shelter-in-place order.

A multi-brand franchisee shares his story of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on his business.

Dustin King, a third-generation operator, oversees a family business with holdings including Auntie Anne's, Häagen-Dazs, and Cinnabon, with 59 locations and growing.

Franchise Brands Continue Outperforming S&P 500 Index with Strong Financial Performance

MTY Food Group acquired Papa Murphy's Pizza for $190 million, expanding its network to roughly 7,378 stores globally, and adding the take-and-bake pizza franchise to its portfolio.