
Innovation was not the key to success among chicken chains in 2025
Technomic data reveals that rapid unit expansion, rather than menu innovation, served as the primary growth driver for leading chicken chains like Dave's Hot Chicken in 2025.
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Technomic data reveals that rapid unit expansion, rather than menu innovation, served as the primary growth driver for leading chicken chains like Dave's Hot Chicken in 2025.

Inspire Brands has filed confidential paperwork with the U.S.

The coffee and doughnut giant is partnering with Foodtastic to open hundreds of units across Canada, marking a return to the market after its 2018 exit.

Eight years ago, when the Roark Capital-owned Arby’s bought Buffalo Wild Wings and in the process created the Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, the restaurant world was all about consolidation.

Burger King reports strong sales growth without relying on discounts

Tom Curtis, the president of Burger King, took so many calls earlier this year from customers after giving out his number that, on weekends, he was only allowed to take them on his porch.

Marketing efforts for the reconfigured Whopper helped drive a 5.8% sales increase at Burger King, contrasting sharply with a record 6.5% sales drop at sister brand Popeyes.

Popeyes has added chicken wraps to its permanent menu to capture more afternoon snacking traffic and compete with other value-focused quick-service brands.

Yum Brands considers selling Pizza Hut due to negative sales.

Chipotle has named former Restaurant Brands International executive Fernando Machado as its new chief brand officer to lead global marketing and brand strategy.
Chicken Salad Chick appoints Brian Lindley as Chief Development Officer.

Brian Lindley joins the chain as it continues franchised expansion, particularly with younger operators, while reducing the operating costs of its stores.

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

7 Brew opens first college location at University of Arkansas

Firehouse Subs is sweetening the pot on its franchise development incentives.
HTeaO today announced the appointment of Chris Phillips as Chief Financial Officer.

Franchises are hot commodities. According to the 2025 report from the International Franchise Association, the actual growth of franchises in 2024 outpaced estimates; this year, franchises are predicted to expand by an additional 2.4 percent.

Restaurant chains offer incentives, including cash and royalty holidays, to attract new franchisees and drive multi-unit growth.

Church’s Texas Chicken has named Roland Gonzalez as its new Chief Executive Officer, with a wealth of experience in the global quick-service restaurant industry.
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard adds two industry veterans to leadership team

The International Franchise Association (IFA) announced the recipients of the 2024 IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.

California-based Ghai Management Services, led by Harsh Ghai, operates 140 Burger King, 36 Taco Bell, and 28 Popeyes locations.

Coffee shop franchises offer a range of business models, from traditional coffeehouses to innovative drive-thru concepts, catering to the expanding global coffee market.

Hilton to surpass 300 hotels in Caribbean and Latin America by 2027.