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Restaurant franchisees made big deals in H1, including Red Robin's $96 million sale.

Flynn Group tops 2026 Mega 99 list with 2,748 units.

“David brings the kind of franchise development expertise and industry relationships that are essential to driving Bonchon’s next phase of growth,” said Suzie Tsai, CEO.

This year’s Multi-Brand 50 reveals a dynamic year in multi-unit, multi-brand franchising.

Bagels, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin’, Rice King, Wing Zone, Regal Nails Salon & Spa, Slim Chickens, Pizza Hut, Taco John’s 12 ARAMARK 474 Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros.

Multi-unit operators control over 50% of all franchised units in the US, with a significant share in various sectors, according to the 2024 Mega 99 report.

Greg Flynn, the founder of the Flynn Restaurant Group, has built a culinary empire with a portfolio of brands including Applebee's, Tacos Bell, Arby's, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, and Panera Bread.

PIZZA HUT, APPLEBEE’S, ARBY’S, TACO BELL, WENDY’S, PANERA BREAD, KFC, MARRIOTT & HILTON-BRANDED SELECT SERVICE HOTELS

Multi-unit and multi-brand operators continue to increase in number—and they’re getting bigger every year.

Taco Bueno opened a new restaurant in Rosenberg, Texas, with a modernized design and high-quality Tex-Mex flavors, ingredients, and items.

HART Restaurant Mgmt and Celebration Restaurant Group/CFL Pizza/Bravo Foods top the 2022 Multi-Brand 50 list, according to FRANdata and Franchise Update Media.

Taco Bueno has opened a new location in Lake Jackson, Texas, offering its fresh and high-quality Tex-Mex to the local community.

The 2022 Mega 99 Rankings list the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations, showcasing the top players in the franchise industry.

Taco Bueno is expanding in Texas with a new location in McKinney, emphasizing fresh and high-quality Tex-Mex.

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Papa John’s International refranchises 90 restaurants in Texas to Sun Holdings, a leading multi-brand franchisee operator, in a strategic deal building on their historic development agreement.

1851 Franchise and SeoSamba team up to bring a list of the top franchise influencers of 2022, highlighting key figures in the industry.

Multi-unit and multi-brand operators continue to grow through acquisitions, new unit build-outs, refranchising, and scooping up successful units from retiring franchisees.

Papa Johns reimagines brand experience with new design and logo

Apple Sun LLC acquires RMH Franchise Holdings from ACON Investments.

Franchise consumer marketers face challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic era, with marketers adapting to changing consumer demands and preferences.

A monthly news roundup of the franchise industry, covering various topics and updates from the sector.

McAlister's Deli opens its 500th restaurant, marking a milestone in the chain's expansion and putting it on track to be a billion-dollar brand by 2024.

Sun Holdings to develop 100 Papa John's locations by 2029.