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McDonald's and Dunkin' rise to the top in regional retail dashboard, with McDonald's leading in Midwest and Dunkin' reclaiming top spot in Northeast.

Surfin' Chicken opens a new location inside a Walmart store in Chula Vista, California, offering chicken sandwiches and other options.

A recent report from Numerator finds that 80% of consumers are satisfied with eating out and 45% believe limited-service restaurants provide good value in 2023.

“We are excited to add Wetzel’s Pretzels to the portfolio of MTY Brands to develop in Canada,” said David Worts, EVP of Development for MTY Canada.

Squeeze Massage attracts franchisees with its wellness focus and growth potential.

Greg Wise, a former Walmart Operations Manager, has become a franchisee with Caring Transitions in Arkansas, leveraging his experience to provide comprehensive services to the community.

Franchisors can choose to hire an in-house chief development officer or outsource this role to a third party that specializes in franchise sales and development.

Atomic Wings celebrates impressive Q3 growth, signing over 100 units across the country, with expansion into several states and flagship locations.

Save A Lot offers private label back-to-school staples at prices that help parents save up to 30% compared to national brands.

Mountain Mike's Pizza opened a new restaurant in Hurricane, Utah, marking its sixth location in the state.

Wetzel's Pretzels appointed Vincent Montanelli as its brand leader following the company's acquisition by MTY Food Group.

David Manley and his wife Natascha opened ProLift Garage Doors, a garage door repair and replacement franchise, in Canyon, Texas.

A&W Restaurants opened three new locations in 2023, including one in a Walmart in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and aims to open 10 new locations this year.

Philly Pretzel Factory gives away free pretzels to customers on National Pretzel Day for the 16th consecutive year.

Food franchisors can achieve sustainable growth by developing a strong brand identity, focusing on customer loyalty, and differentiating themselves from competitors.

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a new location at Dolphin Mall in Miami-Dade County, Florida, as part of its expansion efforts in South Florida.

Cost Cutters is a value salon franchise that positions itself as a high-quality salon experience without the premium price tag.

A service leader must be relentless in serving customers, providing great customer service, and exceeding expectations.

H&R Block adds Alex Cook as Vice President, Small Business, bringing merchandising and operations experience to help grow the company's small business tax efforts.

A&W Restaurants, a classic American franchise, is expanding into the Rock Hill area with a three-unit deal signed by multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees Ronald and Nadyne Jennings.

Shaquille O'Neal has revealed his interest in franchising, citing Magic Johnson as a mentor and inspiration.

PetWellClinic secures space for a new location in Methuen, Massachusetts, as part of a multi-unit development agreement for Northeastern Massachusetts.

Black Friday sales hit record highs, with $9.12 billion in sales on Friday alone, and electronics, toys, and apparel being the top choices among consumers.

Jake and Lindsay Campbell opened the first Goodcents location in a Walmart in Olathe, Kansas.