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The chain will expand its beverage menu nationwide after a highly successful test period at 500 restaurants last year.

Going from owning one restaurant to multiple units is a big change for any operator.

KBP Brands has acquired 78 additional SONIC locations across five states, expanding its footprint and operational efficiencies.

FSC Franchise Co is home to three unique brands: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, The Brass Tap, and Newk’s Eatery, unified under a disciplined, portfolio-driven platform designed for sustainable growth and long-term profitability.

Many factors and decisions go into scouting and selecting the best location for a new restaurant.

Multi-unit franchisees face challenges when expanding, including shifting mindset and relying on strong systems.

Dave’s Hot Chicken named Joshua Liggins as its new vice president of franchise development.

Dave's Hot Chicken names Joshua Liggins Vice President of Franchise Development

Over the final month of 2025, Franchise Update contacted several multi-unit restaurant franchisees to get their thoughts about the year ahead.

Dunkin', Starbucks, and Sonic attract repeat customers with fall drinks

Just a year later, the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the country, bringing everyday life and the restaurant industry to a halt.

Chick-fil-A leads QSR satisfaction for 11th year, while other chicken-focused chains like Raising Cane’s and Wingstop rapidly gain ground.

Roark Capital acquires Dave's Hot Chicken in a $1 billion deal, positioning the brand for aggressive growth and expansion.

“Craig is a highly accomplished franchise development leader with over 25 years of experience driving strategic growth for brands in the health and wellness and quick-service restaurant industries, including Lumin Fitnes

Skip Russell partners with son to expand Newk's in Mississippi and Louisiana with six stores

Smith joins Swig with nearly 20 years of restaurant business experience.

Mike James builds a four-brand portfolio with 122 Sonic units

Peach State Slims enters 10-unit deal with Slim Chickens, planning to build locations in North Georgia.

Slim Chickens announced a 10-unit development agreement in the northern Atlanta suburbs.

South Louisiana moves at its own rhythm with a tempo paced by seemingly never-ending revelry: Mardi Gras in late winter, crawfish boils and music festivals throughout the spring, Essence Festival…

Drive-thru restaurant franchises are more popular than ever, with several drive-thru franchises standing out for their innovation and growth potential.

Another Broken Egg Cafe signs agreement for four new locations.

The Wendy's Company has appointed Matt Spessard as its new Chief Information Officer, succeeding Kevin Vasconi.

Another Broken Egg Cafe signs four new multi-unit development agreements to expand its footprint.