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The global middle class is on the rise, with Asia expected to drive growth.

Wendy's targets 'buy and flips' for sustainable growth, passing ownership from one franchisee to another.

Andy Patel wins 2017 American Dream MVP Award with 140 restaurants.

Franchisees of multiple brands, including - Wendy’s, Denny’s, Long John Silver’s, Dunkin Donuts, Five Guys, Taco Bell and Wing Stop – have recently decided to develop McAlister’s Deli alongside their current portfolio of brands.

The For Dummies® book series has found success over the past decade by presenting, in layman’s terms, non-intimidating guides for readers who are new to various topics, industries and more.

George Tinsley has been a part of Kentucky Fried Chicken/KFC for more than three decades, so long that he had the opportunity to work alongside the brand's now-legendary founder, Harland…

Refranchising has been a hot topic in the restaurant industry, allowing franchisors to address financial and strategic goals by optimizing the mix of company and franchised ownership.

NPC International acquires 140 Wendy's units in the Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. markets, with plans to remodel 90 restaurants and build 15 new ones.

NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, diversifies its portfolio by acquiring 140 Wendy's locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Stacy Peterson was named Chief Information Officer at WingStop in August 2014.

Target is testing a next-day delivery service to compete with Amazon, allowing REDcard holders to easily order household items and dry goods.

Carter Wilkerson set the record for most retweets ever, but fell short of Wendy's 18 million target for a year's supply of chicken nuggets.

Franchise Update Media publishes its multi-brand 50 ranking of the largest U.S. franchisees operating more than one brand, with the top 25 brands included.

McDonald’s is leading the pack in yet another category. According to a recent CNBC article, the brand will be the first major fast-food chain to have mobile ordering and pay functionality at all of its U.S.

80 percent of Snapchat users take snaps in restaurants, according to the company, highlighting the platform's potential for food and retail advertising.

Eddie Rodriguez, a large Wendy's franchisee, attributes his success to his dedication to the brand and his focus on customer service.

Successful franchisees focus on building infrastructure to support sustained growth, beyond a proven operating system.

Franchise development experts identified five key obstacles to growing a successful franchised brand, including finding the right people and scaling the business.

The largest U.S. franchisees, ranked by total number of units, are featured in the 'Mega 99' list, highlighting successful multi-unit operators.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

A roundup of social media news, including guides to making Instagram ads work for your brand.

Wendy's is implementing a new digital strategy on social media, kicking off 2017 with a unique voice and catching on among consumers and businesses alike.

Wendy's social media manager, Amy Brown, is behind the brand's quippy and challenging tweets that have helped shape the brand's voice on social media.

Wendy's operator Robert Schermer, Jr., expanded his business to 177 stores in 8 states, achieving significant growth and success.