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There are several types of food service franchises available, including fast food, casual dining, and quick service.

A multi-unit franchisee signs a deal to open six MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes restaurants in Florida and Georgia.

Top Mexican food franchise opportunities include Del Taco, Taco Bell, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Baja Fresh, and Taco John’s, with varying startup costs.

Subway beat 2021 sales projections by nearly $1.4 billion and reached its highest annual AUV since 2014.

Diversified Restaurant Group opens the first Taco Bell Cantina in Kansas City, Missouri, with a grand opening celebration featuring eats, drinks, and giveaways.

Franchise brands are leveraging celebrity partnerships to carry national and international marketing efforts, particularly in the QSR segment.

The article lists five restaurant franchises that have failed, but does not provide information on franchising or multi-unit operations.

Yum! Brands breaks a franchising record with 4,200 new restaurants opened in 2021, primarily overseas in China.

Perspire Sauna Studio achieves a record year of growth in 2021, opening 21 locations and reaching 1 million sauna sessions.

Greg Darby, a 64-year-old entrepreneur, operates 115 Little General convenience stores across West Virginia, offering a range of products and services.

Bojangles COO Brian Unger retires after 40 years in QSR industry.

CKE Restaurants names industry veteran Eric Wyatt as Senior Vice President, Hardee's Operations, overseeing company and franchise domestic operations for over 1,750 locations.

Tasty Chick'n, LLC, acquires 90 KFC restaurants in eight states, expanding its portfolio of quick service restaurants for private-equity firm Triton Pacific Capital Partners.

The Habit Burger Grill signs a development agreement to bring five new locations to the Coachella Valley area, with experienced restaurant operator Lee Mitchell at the helm.

MRI Heritage Brands, a five-brand Mexican food franchisor, specializes in Casa Olé, Monterey’s Little Mexico, &Überrito Fresh Mex, Tortuga Mexican Kitchen, and Crazy Jose’s.

Sami Siddiqui, president of Popeyes, said it was a true partnership, with Megan and her team heavily involved in the initiative every step of the way.

Accelerated Franchise Sales that Outpace Your Marketing Spend?

Lil Nas X partners with the Taco Bell Foundation to give away $7 million in scholarships, encouraging students to apply with a two-minute video submission.

Quick-service restaurants launch promotions for non-traditional holiday celebrations, such as Friendsgiving, with unique menu items and offers.

The cost of opening a Taco Bell franchise varies depending on the franchise option, including traditional units, gas station units, and express units.

Private equity firm Orangewood Partners acquires Pacific Bells, a large Taco Bell franchisee with over 250 locations across nine states.

The Biden administration's vaccine mandate requires fast food franchises with 100+ employees to ensure workers are vaccinated or test weekly.

McDonald's creates limited-edition NFTs to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the McRib, a popular menu item.