
Private Equity Firm Acquires Pet Supplies Plus
Private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners acquires Pet Supplies Plus, a 448-unit pet center chain with operations in 33 states.
Taco Bell is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 999 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Cyclospora outbreak in Q3 caused a 4% drop in Taco Bell’s same‑store sales and a 2% drop in system sales, but same‑store sales rebounded with weekly gains and a 25% YoY loyalty growth; the brand now accounts for 38% of Yum! Brands’ domestic operating profit [[31c8bd]] [[4752ef]]. - All KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Puerto Rico are temporarily closed after Yum! Brands ended its relationship with franchisee Encanto Restaurants; the company is seeking a new franchise partner to reopen the locations as quickly as possible [[6351bb]] [[88e7e0]]. - Taco Bell’s sales increased 6.8% to $18.4 billion in 2025 [[a53c30]]. - The Mexican restaurant category grew 5.3% to $23.4 billion in 2025, with Taco Bell contributing $18.4 billion of that total [[a53c30]]. - Qdoba’s sales grew 9.2% to $1.3 billion in 2025 [[a53c30]]. - Bubbakoo’s saw 17% sales growth to $124 million in 2025 [[a53c30]] Filed under Restaurants / Mexican.

Private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners acquires Pet Supplies Plus, a 448-unit pet center chain with operations in 33 states.

Taco Bell introduces Cravings Value Menu with $1 single items to $5 boxes, targeting budget-conscious consumers.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, founded on the philosophy of 'Kando Sozo,' is one of the top international cuisine franchises with over 50 units, offering a unique dining experience to customers.

Yum! Brands President and CFO David Gibbs discussed the company's acquisition strategy, stating they don't need to do an acquisition to build scale

Flynn Restaurant Group LP announced it has purchased 368 Arby’s restaurants from US Beef Corp.

Dunkin' introduces a satirical video poking fun at foodservice brands that make their own apparel lines, highlighting the growing trend of branded merchandise in the industry.
FT Foods Limited, a newly incorporated Company owned by Fazan Tahir, has recently completed the multi-million-pound acquisition of 7 KFC restaurants in London.

Dunkin’ Spot pokes fun at foodservice branded apparel trends with a satirical video showcasing a fictional line of clothing called Espresso-Wear.

Marco's Pizza appoints Ron Stilwell as Chief Development Officer, focusing on streamlining development processes and attracting multi-unit owned stores.

Taco Bell Pulls Off Elaborate Big Ben Stunt for London Opening, enlisting the help of the famous bell to mimic its signature chimes.

Yum! Brands appoints Target CEO Brian Cornell as non-executive chairman, succeeding retiring chairman Robert Walter.

Eight franchise honors, including Franlebrity, Dunkin’ Executive Chairman Nigel Travis, and Walmart’s Black Friday sales strategy.

Taco Bell and Tipsy Elves partner for ugly Thanksgiving sweaters, creating limited-edition designs with Taco Bell and Thanksgiving themes.

The 2018 Multi-Brand 50 ranking of the largest U.S. franchisees that operate more than one brand was published by franchise update media each spring.

Taco Bell Doubles Live Más Scholarships Commitment, offering $21 million in scholarships to students aged 16-24.

Taco Bell launches a limited-time 'Party by Taco Bell' program, allowing fans to rent party rooms at select locations.

When Jim Valentine first reached out to Cousins Subs in hopes of becoming a franchisee, he didn’t know if the sandwich brand even offered a business ownership opportunity.

The International Franchise Association debunks myths surrounding franchising and encourages industry members to continue debunking misconceptions.

Chick-fil-A is the most popular fast-food choice for teenagers, according to a survey by Piper Jaffray, surpassing Starbucks and other top brands.

Franchise Times reports on the growing industry, citing the 2026 QSR 50 report and the evolving industry trends, including AI, loyalty programs, and sustainable unit economics.

Taco Bell brought back its 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promotion for the 2020 World Series, offering a free Doritos Locos Taco after the first base is stolen.

Taco Bell introduces Party Packs designed for to-go orders, including three different options.

Pizza Hut partnered with Cinnabon to offer bite-sized, mini cinnamon rolls for $5.99.

Blaze Pizza's international development team has expanded to over 290 locations in 40 states and 5 countries, with a goal of reaching 1,000+ restaurants.