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Portillo's CEO Brett Patterson outlines a strategy to change its approach to growth and to turn around negative sales trends outside Chicagoland.

The new Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken store at 525 East Market Street, Suite A, Leesburg invites the community to attend its ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 p.m.

Humanaut Health plans six new longevity and regenerative medicine clinics across the U.S. and Mexico, including its first international outpost in Mexico City.

Jollibee opened its 113th North American restaurant in Oxnard, California, at 2340 North Rose Ave, Ste 103, marking a new milestone in the brand’s California expansion.

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken is opening a new store in Leesburg, Virginia, with a grand opening event scheduled for November 10, 2026.

The parent company of Applebee’s and IHOP adopted a shareholder rights plan following reports that investment firms Arkhouse Management and Cobblers Cove are seeking an acquisition.

The family-owned, Southern California tavern concept offers an approachable menu that does not cut corners.

This self-serve frozen yogurt chain, founded in 2008 by Solomon Choi in New York City's East Village, survived the category slump that started in the mid-2010s, continued through the pandemic, and is now riding an expans

A slow weekend on the wires still brought a major-brand menu return, a new Colorado city for Mendocino Farms and growth moves from Luna Grill and The Big Greek Café.

Multistate operators need to create a single plan to address allergen notifications that satisfies cross-state regulations, writes Steritech’s Chris Boyles.

Same-store visits were back on the increase at the start of the third quarter

Tiffany and Shaun Phelan, multi-unit franchise owners with Senior Helpers, are the first couple to receive the Founders Award, the company’s highest honor, at the brand’s recent annual conference.

With 40+ studios open across 12 states and 75 more preparing to launch, the fast-growing Pilates franchise accelerates its nationwide expansion.

A new investment entrant in the senior housing sector has acquired two communities with further plans to notch around $500 million in investments and acquisitions within the next year.

Love’s has announced an expansion of its footprint in Wyoming with the opening of a new travel center in Casper.

Pilates Addiction has surpassed 350 licenses sold, including deals in 27 states, and plans to open another 75 studios in early 2027.

The regulations around food waste are changing fast. As of September 2026, a dozen states have already enacted laws requiring certain commercial businesses to divert food waste from landfills, according to the State Climate Policy Dashboard.

A Nashville hot chicken brand that got its start in a 900-square-foot East Hollywood storefront is making its way to San Dimas.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ reaches 101 units with founder Michele Henry at the helm

Averaging a 20% growth rate over two decades may not be the sexiest of business stories, but it’s certainly an enviable one in the fast-casual space.

The Farmer Boys burger franchise is growing through experienced operators who already know the fast-casual brand and want a bigger piece of it.

Dave’s Hot Chicken wants more drones and robots delivering its food.

Tommy's Express Car Wash named top franchise by Industry and Influence.

Hammer & Nails, a luxury grooming franchise aimed at men, announced it has made a series of leadership moves.