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Secret Burger Kitchen signs leases for three new locations in Washington state.

Franchisees face increased pressure to sell due to demographics and economic strain

As convenience stores increase their foodservice market share, traditional restaurant brands are exploring co-location strategies to capture shifting consumer traffic.

Franchise expert David Bloom breaks down Item 7 costs and surprises.

1851 Franchise releases a guide for buying a franchise in 2026

David Bloom discusses Capriotti’s growth and franchise success, with the brand aiming to extend its investment outside the United States.

10 ghost kitchen concepts are shaping the future of the restaurant industry, offering virtual, delivery-only restaurants with no physical storefront.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shops has been recognized on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have signed a 50-unit Master Franchise agreement with VIVA International Food & Restaurants to establish a presence in the Philippines.

The start of 2023 has proven successful for the fast-casual brands, as Capriotti’s signed agreements to develop 9 new restaurants and Wing Zone inked deals for 13 restaurants.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone add two new C-level executives to their leadership team, bringing 50 years of combined industry experience.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone experienced a record-breaking year in 2022.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone announced a Master Franchise agreement with Village Food Courts to expand in the Republic of India over the next five years.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have partnered with RaaS, a company that supports existing restaurant concepts by managing operations inside a ghost kitchen facility.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has been named one of the top 25 most successful brands on Fast Casual’s 2022 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Wing Zone partnered with Miso Robotics to standardize Flippy 2 in all future restaurant builds, embracing back-of-house automation.

Wing Zone Labs, a high-volume franchisee, will drive innovation within Wing Zone to help restaurants unlock their full potential with end-to-end automation.

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is named one of the Top Workplaces in Nevada for the third year in a row.

Wing Zone undergoes brand refresh, including technology revamp, revamped menu, and new logo, to solidify its position in the chicken wing category.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone expand their national footprint with 39 new stores signed in Q3, following 89 units sold in the first two quarters of the year.

Wing Zone, acquired by Capriotti's, announces a brand revitalization with technology upgrades, menu revamp, and new logo, aiming to solidify its position in the chicken wing category.