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Corner Bakery Cafe unveiled a revamped prototype in West Plano, Texas, featuring a retro-inspired design and cost-efficient approach to development.

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

Portillo's plans to close a mid-to-high single-digit number of underperforming restaurants and build smaller units going forward.

Chicago-born Fare operates 10 units in the city and is expanding to Charlotte, N.C., with a focus on healthful, from-scratch food in a QSR setting.

Wing Snob has 65 units, mostly in Michigan and Chicago

Leaders with Ventas (NYSE: VTR) have this year acquired $5.2 billion worth of senior living communities spanning 37 transactions, reflecting an active year for M&A and one of high demand.

4Ever Young appoints Tony Nicholson as Vice President of Development.

Tahini's brings shawarma to the US with 20 new locations

Starbird is bringing its Positively Delicious Chicken to the Midwest with plans to open its first Chicago-area restaurant in St.

Starbird is bringing its Positively Delicious Chicken® to the Midwest with plans to open its first Chicago-area restaurant in St.

Tahini’s is accelerating its franchise growth with plans to open 30 new restaurants across Canada and the United States over the next two years.

Rosati's Pizza to open 11 restaurants in 90 days, driven by existing franchisees.

The Texas transaction is the latest in a series of regional developer territory reacquisitions completed by The Joint in 2026.

Deep inside McDonald’s Chicago headquarters is a nondescript room with glass doors that at first seems like a glorified storage room.

Founded in just 2024, 29-store InConvenience Inc. has already made a name for itself in the convenience retail industry.

McDonald's invests $8.5 billion to boost chicken and beverage sales

The national spa franchise has identified Chicagoland as a key development market, with opportunities available across the metro area for entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators interested in bringing MassageLuXe’s membership-based wellness concept to new communities.

The chicken category has gotten awfully crowded as consumers continue to clamor for the protein.

Alidoro opened in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood 40 years ago and has taken its own sweet time expanding, but the premium sandwich chain now has its infrastructure in place and plans to grow from seven to 10 locations

Born from a love of both quality food and heavy metal music, Kuma’s Corner has become one of Chicago’s most recognizable restaurant brands, earning a loyal following for its chef-driven…

Hawaiian Bros signs deals for 2026 expansion in 3 areas.

Philz Coffee introduces Apple Cinnamon Roll and Pecan Pie Cold Brews.

USA Ninja Challenge franchisee Vladimir Fefer has turned his passion for kids into a business, focusing on safety-first design and fun for children since discovering the brand.

Bally’s Corp. faces liquidity challenges and potential debt defaults as it seeks capital to fund major casino resort expansions across the United States.