
Equinox Apologizes for AI Campaign Image, but Not Before Fighting Back
The luxury fitness operator has pulled a controversial AI-generated campaign image from its locations and social media following intense criticism and public petitions.
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The luxury fitness operator has pulled a controversial AI-generated campaign image from its locations and social media following intense criticism and public petitions.

On this year’s Social Geek New Year’s Day podcast, I asked 26 franchise professionals about their goals for '26.

- Fast Casual - Food Trends - Marketing & Branding - News Chipotle tests crispy chicken The protein has been spotted in select restaurants of the fast-casual Mexican chain in Calif

When Starbucks unveiled its AI inventory-counting tool in early September, it seemed like a great example of how restaurants could benefit from AI.

It doesn’t matter how you use AI for franchise development. What does matter is how your candidates are using AI.

Franchise marketing has shifted, with SEO becoming a bigger factor, and the need for marketers to be visible across multiple platforms and trustworthy and authentic.

Franchising is evolving, with Gen Z seeking purpose-driven businesses and control over how they shape them, and AI and transparency becoming key factors in the industry’s next era.

TRX Training and Orangetheory Fitness have introduced a co-branded suspension trainer at the annual Momentum Convention.

McDonald's announces a line of Adult Happy Meals, but the article does not specifically relate to franchise or multi-unit business operations.

McDonald's releases Adult Happy Meals with Cactus Plant Flea Market

As 2022 ends, what will be the success sign posts that will be indicators of success?

S. Capitol building had been stormed by an angry mob, former President Trump had been impeached for an historic second time, and an angry social media-inspired group of Main Street traders was wreaking havoc on Wall Stre
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar CEO Jonathan Weathington adds Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shrimp to the menu to drive social media conversation.

Uber Eats and DoorDash face backlash over Super Bowl ads

Popeyes offers free 'tendies' to those who order online after GameStop and AMC stock trading madness.

Chuck E. Cheese introduces Pasqually's Pizza & Wings, a new brand serving pizza through third-party delivery platforms.

Working moms can alleviate mommy guilt by prioritizing self-care and setting realistic expectations.

Chipotle customers are reporting that hackers are ordering through their accounts, leading to fraudulent charges.

Franchise news from February 8, 2019, including Papa John's securing a $200 million strategic investment and Taco Bell being named to the Nation's Restaurant News Power List.

KFC gives away faux bearskin rugs in the image of Colonel Sanders through an online creativity contest on Reddit for Valentine’s Day.

QSR Magazine releases its 2026 QSR 50 report, highlighting industry trends and top-performing chains.