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Jennifer Schuler, the CEO of Wetzel’s Pretzels, discussed her leadership style and the brand’s growth opportunities.

Panhandle Restaurant Group has signed a new development deal with Big Chicken to bring 40 locations to markets in North Florida and Northwest Arkansas.

For the third month in a row, the NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index has decreased, with inflation worrying small business operators the most.

Multi-unit franchisee Rob Tanner is adding four Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations in the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina.

Your Pie Pizza CMO Lisa Dimson discusses her marketing team and their roles in the company.

A new study from the International Franchise Association and FRANdata highlights the labor shortage's impact on franchising, with four out of five franchise systems experiencing labor shortages.

Falcons Burgers, a multi-unit franchise operator, has acquired 30 Rally’s locations in Kentucky and Indiana, making it the largest Checkers & Rally’s franchisee.

Fazoli's will soon be back in the Phoenix market thanks to a new area development agreement with multi-brand operator Kind Hospitality.

Nearly 2 out of every 5 businesses (39%) report hiring someone they otherwise would not have in order to fill an open position, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll.

Marco's Pizza area developer Robert Pina has signed a deal for 46 new locations in the Phoenix metro area, expanding his development territories to 66 stores in six years.

A recent study finds that inflation, supply chain disruptions, and staffing shortages are still hampering the recovery of small businesses, with most owners raising their prices to adjust to the challenges.

McAlister’s Deli’s largest franchisee nears 100 units, having invested in his first McAlister’s in fall 2011.

Buddy's Home Furnishings franchisee expands its portfolio to 9 locations with the addition of 5 new locations in Virginia.

Coby Jones brings six Big Chicken locations to Texas and Oklahoma.

Lisa Dimson, CMO of Your Pie Pizza, believes that her job is to be a change agent who leads the brand's marketing team to reach customers and drive results.

Franchisees answer the call for supplies in Ukraine, providing medical supplies and essential needs to refugees.

Chris Benner and Trident Holdings, LLC, one of Captain D's largest franchisees, opens a new location in Elberton, Georgia, in a former Bojangles property.

Technomic's State of the Menu report highlighted restaurant menu trends and insights into best-in-class, limited-time offers.

Your Pie's marketing strategy and brand development focus on leveraging technological innovation to raise brand awareness and increase sales.

Lee Alvarez, Jr. has taken over as the new owner of the family business, El Pollo Loco, following in his father's footsteps as a successful multi-unit franchisee.

Fresh Dining Concepts, a Focus Brands franchisee, expands to 146 locations with the acquisition of 73 Auntie Anne's locations.

Capitol Q Restaurants adds Dave's Hot Chicken to its portfolio with plans to open 12 locations in the Baltimore area.

The president and COO of Meritage Hospitality Group shares his vision of expanding the company to 600 restaurants within five years, diversifying with new concepts and inked a massive deal with Taco John's.

Legacy Hospitality Companies, a multi-brand operator, signed a development agreement to bring 10 The Habit Burger locations to the Tampa area.