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Michael Khalil, a franchisee with Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's Subs, signed an agreement to develop 15 units of Mike's Red Tacos in Michigan.

While the current federal SNAP program is mostly confined to grocery store purchases, there is a voluntary provision that affects restaurants: the Restaurant Meals program.

New federal legislation aims to bar SNAP recipients from using benefits at participating QSR chains, potentially affecting major brands across nine states.

A veteran franchisee of Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's has signed a 15-unit agreement to bring San Diego-based Mike’s Red Tacos to the Michigan market.

Mike's Red Tacos signs 15-unit deal in Michigan with Michael Khalil.

Mike’s Red Tacos has signed a 15-unit agreement with Michael Khalil to bring its signature drip to the Great Lakes State.

All American Pet Resorts is a premium pet-care franchise offering professional dog boarding, day care, grooming and related services.

Houston-based Shipley Donuts is celebrating its 90th birthday with limited-time menu items and special offers through Oct.

Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a 15-unit development agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC to bring the Texas-based brand to Metro Detroit starting in 2027.

The plant-based burger chain expands into Florida and Michigan while announcing its first franchise owners for the brand's flagship Atlanta location.

The beverage chain reported a 9% jump in same-store sales for July, fueled by menu innovation and continued franchise network expansion.

Shipley Donuts, the nation's largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, will make its Michigan debut in Metro Detroit through a 15-unit franchise agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC.

Cold Stone Creameryi s accelerating its expansion across Michigan, with plans to develop eight to 12 new locations over the next four years.

Keyrenter Property Management establishes 100th location with 14 new deals.

The boutique pilates franchise signed 40 new territories and 17 new owners in the first half of the year, bringing its total development pipeline to over 200 units.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections.

While the chain removed potentially contaminated lettuce by July 17, the long incubation period of the parasite — upwards of two weeks — means new cases may continue into early August.

The discount retailer plans to open approximately 110 new stores this year, targeting 5% unit growth through expansion in New York, Michigan, and the Sunbelt.

BNI expands into 15 new markets and 2 new countries

Bojangles completed a first half of 2026 with 25 new restaurant openings across 12 states.

Bojangles, the iconic restaurant concept known for its craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, completed a strong first half of 2026 with 25 new restaurant openings across 12 states.

Taco Bell traffic drops after cyclospora outbreak affects 4 states

Upwards of 1,600 people who contracted cyclosporiasis reported eating at the chain beforehand, the CDC and FDA said.

Government officials are reportedly investigating whether Taco Bell played a role in a recent multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to The Washington Post.