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It’s a state of being restaurants have been scratching and clawing for in the years since the pandemic sent shockwaves through the industry.

QSR franchisors face legal risks with new technology, impacting 36% increased expenses

Hot Dog on a Stick offers free lemonade with party packs.

Mountain Mike's adds Crispy, Curly Hot N' Swicy Pizza nationwide.

Vicious Biscuit has opened its first restaurant in the Cincinnati market at 7240 Outfitters Way in West Chester Township, Ohio, continuing the fast-casual breakfast and brunch brand’s expansion across the Midwest.

Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise, closed the third quarter with a 10.3 percent increase in same-store sales and a 5.5 percent gain in traffic, extending a year of performance that continues to outpace fast casual competitors.

TOUS les JOURS names Max Gallegos as North America CMO

Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, celebrates the opening of its Operations Center of Excellence in downtown Orlando, including a ribbon cutting and ceremonial “First Slice” with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.

Bojangles is expanding its use of AI at the drive-thru, extending its partnership with technology provider Hi Auto as it prepares to bring automated voice ordering to more restaurants.

Subway has elected to give sandwiches their own moment, moving its National Sandwich Day celebration to Tuesday, Oct.

Jet’s Pizza is building on its presence in Washington State with a wave of new stores, including two upcoming locations and a newly signed five-store development agreement in the Tacoma and the Southern Puget Sound market.

GloriaFood’s planned end of service on March 31, 2027, gives restaurant operators something technology changes rarely provide: a visible deadline.

Dodo Pizza signs master deal in Mexico with Helper Holding

PrimoHoagies has welcomed seven new franchisees in 2026, attracting experienced restaurant operators, diversified family businesses and a new generation of owners to its Italian specialty sandwich brand.

Island Fin Poké Co. opens first grocery store location in Missouri.

Mike’s Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named as a Yelp Top 100 U.S.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii partners with PAR Technology for franchise growth

Large Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group has closed 33 Wendy’s restaurants since filing for bankruptcy in September, with another 20–60 shutdowns required by November 13 under a court-approved agreement.

Urbane Cafe is growing its Central Coast presence with its new Goleta location, bringing its take on fresh, made-from-scratch dining to the broader Santa Barbara area.

Juice It Up! opens in Temecula, California, its 130th location.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s presence in key Northeast markets.

Pollo Campero, the Guatemalan-born quick-service restaurant known for its fried and roasted chicken, has named industry veteran Julio Sánchez CEO of its U.S.

Currito, a fast-casual franchise, is thrilled to announce its continued growth throughout the Cincinnati area with two newly signed franchise agreements.

Corner Bakery Cafe adds TJ Rice as franchisee in Pennsylvania.