
Bubbakoo’s, Qdoba, Taco Bell Churn Out Sales Increases as Mexican Category Hits $23B
Growth for the Mexican category moderated slightly in 2025, with total sales of $23.4 billion from 13 franchises ranked on the Franchise Times Top 400.
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Growth for the Mexican category moderated slightly in 2025, with total sales of $23.4 billion from 13 franchises ranked on the Franchise Times Top 400.
Thompson Street Capital Partners portfolio company Allyant has acquired Braille Works, a provider of accessible alternative format communications including braille, large print, audio, and accessible PDFs.

PestCo Holdings, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), has acquired Arrow Pest Control of Morganville, N.J.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers expects to open 60 locations in 2026.

The frozen custard and steakburger franchise aims to surpass 600 units by pivoting toward endcap and in-line restaurant models to reduce initial investment costs for franchisees.

The frozen custard chain is entering the competitive beverage market with 'Freddy’s Bevies,' a new line of dirty sodas and premium teas to drive afternoon traffic.

Freddy's, Smashburger, and Bobby's Burgers compete in the fast-casual burger segment with 600 locations

Private equity-backed PestCo Holdings has expanded its presence in the Arizona market through the acquisition of Tucson-based University Termite & Pest Control.

The fast-casual burrito brand is scaling toward a 300-unit goal following its acquisition by Thompson Street Capital Partners.

“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Freddy’s,” said Chris Dull, President and CEO of Freddy’s.

April 27, 2022 // Franchising.com // WICHITA, Kan. - Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today its significant Q1 franchise development success, signing six new multi-unit agreements that will bring a total of 64 new Freddy’s locations.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers achieved significant growth and success throughout 2021, reporting a 17.8% increase in systemwide sales year-over-year.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers appoints its co-founder and former COO, Scott Redler, as Chief Experience Officer, following its recent acquisition by private equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners.
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers names Chris Dull as CEO.

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Thompson Street Capital Partners acquires Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, a Kansas-based franchisor of fast casual restaurants.