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Harrelsons sign six-unit Scenthound deal in South Carolina and Georgia.

Rock Strategic LLC is doubling down on Hawaiian Bros Island Grill in Nevada, signing a six-unit development agreement to grow the brand's presence in South Las Vegas.

Roper Foods LLC is expanding its Slim Chickens portfolio into California, signing an amended six-unit development agreement that will introduce the brand to the state.

Mark and Cayla Rubalcaba are bringing Chicken Salad Chick to Nevada, signing a six-unit franchise agreement to open the brand's first restaurants in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Joneses commit to 5 Eggs Up Grill units in Houston

Some states see a sharp rise in consumer debt, with U.S. households adding $257 billion in total debt during 2025, an increase of 810% from 2024.

Matt and Davina Lockhart are expanding their footprint in Wyoming with the opening of a second The Human Bean location in Laramie.

QSR customers favored chicken items in 2025, with McCrispy Strips leading.

Jack Omer isn't just growing a multi-unit portfolio. He's extending a family story that helped launch Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken nearly six decades ago.

PBNJ, a multi-generational restaurant ownership group led by Greg Dunn and Kelly Hart, is entering the Potbelly Sandwich Works system through a 15-shop multi-unit development agreement that marks the brand's debut in New Jersey.

The Coalition to Save Local Businesses, a group of local small business owners, franchise brands, and industry associations, welcomed the endorsement of the American Franchise Act, H.R.

The Chunara Group , a diversified, multi-unit franchise organization, has signed a new agreement to develop five additional Drybar locations, expanding its Drybar portfolio to 12 total locations with seven…

Wienerschnitzel franchisee Evan Carbonell continues to grow his portfolio with the opening of a new restaurant inside a Walmart Supercenter in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

BoeFly, a financial technology company specializing in franchise verification and financing, has released its 2025 Franchise Capital Trends Report.

Franchise partners Renee and Brent Schadenberg have opened their first MilkShake Factory, launching a new location in the Palma Sola area of West Bradenton, Florida, as part of a broader plan to develop six stores with the brand.

Multi-unit franchisees Toks Achebe and Wanda Davis have expanded their Captain D's portfolio with the opening of a new restaurant in Gainesville, Florida, continuing their growth across North Central Florida.

When the business environment is uncertain—who could deny that this year?—it’s more important than ever to get the details right.

Just as multi-unit franchisees grow by acquiring new locations and territories, franchisors can grow by acquiring new brands.

Sam Patel signs three-unit deal for The Red Chickz in Maryland.

Household prices rise 2.4% year-over-year in December, following a 0.36% increase in November and a 0.04% increase in October.

Sam and Corinna Chang bring Swing Bays to Southern California with 5 units.

During the “Franchise Sales Basics” breakout session at the 2025 FLDC, experienced development leaders shared practical tips for driving franchise growth.

Ohana Restaurant Group to develop 5 Hawaiian Bros locations in Kentucky

3B Lodge to open ninth Twin Peaks unit in Omaha