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Also known as Yum! Brand
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer, adding a dynamic and accomplished finance executive to its leadership team as the brand accelerates into its next chapter.
Yum! Brands is considering a sale of Pizza Hut and plans to close 250 underperforming US locations, impacting the franchising industry.
The Melt CEO Ralph Bower shares his franchise growth strategy.
We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#152, February 3, 2026).
Just as multi-unit franchisees grow by acquiring new locations and territories, franchisors can grow by acquiring new brands.
Pizza Hut is a globally recognized pizza brand with over 19,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries.
Tang brings more than 25 years of restaurant and public company experience and will lead all aspects of legal, compliance, risk management and corporate governance, and play a key role in franchise strategy and transactions.
KFC is one of the most iconic and widely recognized brands in the quick-service restaurant industry, with over 24,000 locations in more than 145 countries and territories.
Taco Bell is the nation's leading Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant brand, with over 7,000 restaurants in the U.S. and expanding rapidly overseas.
Chris Turner has been named as the next CEO of Yum! Brands, effective October 1, succeeding current CEO David Gibbs, and will lead the company’s finance, corporate strategy, supply chain, franchise standards, and support functions.
Smoothie King has named Gavin Felder as its new president, with added responsibilities and a focus on driving financial discipline and strategic growth initiatives.
Franchises are hot commodities. According to the 2025 report from the International Franchise Association, the actual growth of franchises in 2024 outpaced estimates; this year, franchises are predicted to expand by an additional 2.4 percent.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland--( BUSINESS WIRE )--KFC Europe is thrilled to announce the grand opening of one of its most iconic European flagship stores, located at the heart of historical Rome near the renowned Trevi Fountain.
Mega home services platform brand Neighborly operates 19 brands across North America, working with thousands of franchise locations that serve millions of customers.
First introduced in the late 1990s, Original Honey BBQ quickly became a cult classic thanks to its perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavor that made KFC chicken even more finger lickin’ good ®.
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- KFC U.S. today announced Melissa Cash has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective Sept.
Just a year later, the Covid-19 pandemic swept across the country, bringing everyday life and the restaurant industry to a halt.
KFC brings back Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings
Sonny's BBQ has added Matt Zeiger to its team as Chief Financial & Development Officer, where he will oversee finance and development, bringing his strategic vision and deep expertise to support Sonny's growth plan.
As labor challenges continue to evolve in the franchise sector, franchisors and franchisees must adopt forward-thinking strategies to ensure sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
Suerken has served as President and CEO of Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Co-op ("QSCC"), the independent purchasing cooperative for the Wendy's system, since 2021.
Multi-brand franchisee Joe Sample is always looking for innovative ways to “pull labor out of the box” across his expanding Taco Bell and Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay portfolio.
Sam Chand prioritizes employee retention and workplace culture as CEO of Jasam Enterprises.
James Brajdic, a 23-year A&W franchisee, operates 13 units in Central Wisconsin.