Emilee Wentland

Potbelly and Cheba Hut thrive with $601 million and $182 million in sales

Empower Brands franchisees see 7.1 percent sales growth to $11.6 billion in 2025.

Toasted Yolk’s spinoff Twisted Egg Shack targets to-go brunch with 58 units planned

When I’m interviewing victims of franchise fraud or misrepresentation, a natural question is: “What’s happening now?” Often, former franchisees are in the midst of a lawsuit or trying to get out of their franchise agreem

Experts provide a post-election economic forecast, with some experts remaining hopeful about the U.S. economy and franchising in 2025.

Franchise Times Top 400 reveals positive trends for charitable brands, including Cheba Hut, which contributes to the Last Prisoner Project, an organization focused on criminal justice reform.