Subway — page 6

The sandwich franchise is introducing 15 menu items priced under $5 as part of its first-ever national value menu.

The sandwich chain’s Fresh Value Menu offers 15 items and joins McDonald’s and Taco Bell in targeting specific pricing to help drive traffic and improve affordability.

Angry Chickz VP of Marketing Tonya McCoy has 28 years of experience

If we had to pick an early contender for “theme of the year” so far, protein would unquestionably be at the top of the list.

Franchises had 1.4% median sales growth last year, lower than non-franchised companies.

Ian Poole named vice president of franchise development for Taco John’s, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in restaurant and franchise brands.

The Mexican QSR chain has hired former Subway executive Ian Poole to oversee franchise support, real estate, and construction as part of a national growth strategy.

Ian Poole joins the Mexican QSR brand to lead national expansion and franchise support, bringing nearly 20 years of experience from Subway, Dunkin', and Planet Fitness.

Marco’s Pizza is growing in Southern California through a new 16-unit development deal.

Technomic Top 500 reports 2.3% sales growth in full-service sector.

Jersey Mike's files for IPO with potential $12 billion valuation

Jersey Mike’s is preparing for a potential initial public offering after confidentially filing an S-1 with the U.S.

Jersey Mike’s, the fast-casual sub sandwich chain, confidentially filed documents to go public this week, effectively confirming reports earlier this year that it was planning such a move, now 18 months after its sale to Blackstone.

Taco John’s, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, bolsters its leadership team, naming Ian Poole as VP/Development.

Chain restaurant sales last year slowed to their lowest rate of growth, outside the pandemic, since the Great Recession, according to the 2026 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

BeanSquad, the financial services provider specializing in bookkeeping, compliance and KPI-driven advisory for franchise systems and multi-unit operators, is celebrating strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026.

Private equity firm KKR acquires bakery franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for over $2 billion.

Baljit Gill has signed a 12-unit agreement with Marco's Pizza to expand across Southern California, building on an existing commitment that has already resulted in three open locations and more in development.

Boston, MA — Gong cha has signed a three-unit development agreement in Southern California with experienced franchise operators Gagan and Aman Batta, further expanding its U.S.

Jersey Mike's added 238 locations in 2025, reaching 3,227 US restaurants.

Geddo Corp., a 12-unit Farmer Boys franchisee, files for bankruptcy.

Earlier this month, a 59-unit Carl’s Jr. franchisee filed for bankruptcy.

Marco’s Pizza announces a 12-unit franchise agreement with experienced multi-unit operator Baljit Gill, accelerating the brand’s expansion across Southern California.

Pizza brands, sandwich chains and beverage concepts tended to have weaker average unit volumes than casual dining brands and chicken QSRs in 2025, according to Circana’s data.