
Sustainable Success: CEO prioritizes employee retention and workplace culture
Sam Chand prioritizes employee retention and workplace culture as CEO of Jasam Enterprises.
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.

Sam Chand prioritizes employee retention and workplace culture as CEO of Jasam Enterprises.
HTeaO hires Corey Horsch as CFO and Adam Smith as VP of HR.

Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic drive-thru brand known for its craveable, bold flavors and value-packed menu, is proud to announce the grand reopening of its Philadelphia restaurant located at 7115 Stenton Ave.

Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King to retire due to health reasons.
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Kilwins appoints Brad Williams as vice president of franchise operations.

To grow a portfolio, one can choose to acquire an operating unit, convert an existing site, or opt for a new build.

Yum Brands reported a rise in Q1 2025 earnings, driven by Taco Bell’s strong performance, with systemwide sales increasing by 5% and operating profit growing by 8%.

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During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, as well as a community focused mindset with various specials and giveaways.
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Multi-unit restaurant operators share thoughts on investing in new brands

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Since starting this newsletter in January 2024, we’ve received some truly insightful responses to our questions from multi-unit restaurant franchisees across the country—from those with just a handful of locations,…
During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, as well as a community focused mindset with various specials and giveaways.

McDonald's restructured to compete more effectively with specialized fast-food competitors, particularly in the chicken and beverage segments.
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The quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry remains a dominant force in the U.S.

The fast-casual giant is introducing a unique Monday-after-the-game promotion offering free sides to capitalize on the high volume of post-Super Bowl work absences.

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Wendy’s re-entered the Australian market with a new location on the Gold Coast, operated by the Flynn Restaurant Group.

Radiant Waxing, a beauty and wellness franchise, reaches a 15-unit deal with HenHouse Holdings, a multi-brand franchisee with experience in the industry.

Smalls Sliders has inked another massive multi-unit development agreement detailing 12 Cans for the Las Vegas market, its first deal in Nevada.
Taco Bell is stepping up its unmatched value offers with the launch of the all-new $5, $7 and $9 Luxe Cravings Boxes.