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Bubble tea brand Gong cha has signed its largest direct franchising agreement to date with Bakers Acres & Cattle Company to develop 50 locations in Texas.

The chicken chain secured a minority equity investment from Golub Capital to accelerate store remodels and return to net unit growth.

Strategic analysis of Jollibee and other challenger brands highlights how smaller restaurant systems are leveraging franchising to accelerate domestic and international growth.

The fine-dining steakhouse chain has named Daniel Duran as its new finance chief, succeeding 12-year veteran Tony Laday following years of rapid unit expansion.

The restaurant at Naval Base San Diego marks a significant step forward for the chain’s push to tap into pre-existing consumer pools with nontraditional units.

Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street to Biscuit Belly for 35 units.

The chain is redefining its restaurant manager role with a new, more distinct uniform and new responsibilities to better address guest concerns.

Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star files for bankruptcy due to $13 million acquisition costs

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

The brand said its decision was a voluntary precaution and that no specific brand or restaurant has been confirmed as the source of the outbreak.

International growth will be an important objective for the chain going forward, and lessons drawn from its Nuevo León location will inform further development.

The latest perks could help the chain attract and retain workers needed to sustain its turnaround drive.

The chicken tender brand’s New York City opening signals its ongoing national expansion, and comes as it emphasizes unit growth in new markets.

O’Reilly brings considerable experience to the two chains. In addition to his tenure at Ascent, O’Reilly led Smokey Bones and Long John Silver’s as CEO, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Hardee’s has seen several major franchisee bankruptcies in recent years, with Summit Restaurant’s 2023 filing resulting in dozens of closures, and ARC Burger closing 77 stores last year in advance of its April Chapter 7 filing.

The dessert chain promoted Jacob Moncur to succeed CTO Bryce Redd, who spent more than eight years leading the chain’s tech strategy.

Qdoba signs deals for 113 new units across seven states

The sandwich giant officially files for an initial public offering following a majority stake acquisition by Blackstone and significant multi-year sales growth.

Jollibee is expanding its core menu with new chicken nuggets available in four different sizes, aiming to capture more snack and group dining occasions.

The heritage fried chicken chain is rolling out a tiered catering program across its domestic system to capture growing demand for group dining and business events.

The casual dining chain is expanding its chicken sandwich offerings as part of a multi-year menu innovation strategy to drive traffic and compete with QSR rivals.

Darden Restaurants reported that LongHorn Steakhouse surpassed $1 billion in quarterly sales for the first time, supported by a 9.5% increase in same-store sales and footprint expansion.

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.

American Customer Satisfaction Index data shows Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse leading the casual dining sector as metrics for order accuracy and waitstaff helpfulness improve.