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A survey found that 60% of small business owners expect a recession, citing inflation, instability, and new tariffs as major concerns.

In April, Hector Haget, a multi-unit and multi-brand franchisee, opened his first Cilantro Taco Grill unit in Prosper, Texas.

Wes Snyder of Fishers, Indiana, wanted to leave the corporate world, so he purchased a Fastsigns franchise in 1999 after his oldest daughter was born.

Husband-and-wife duo Guiseppe and Nicole Lahara recently signed a 10-unit development deal with Perkins American Food Co.

Consumer confidence declined in the past year due to economic and stock market volatility, according to the WalletHub Economic Index.

A regional manager is a special type of person in the QSR world, according to David Plait, a veteran multi-unit Hungry Howie’s franchisee based in Michigan.

The Falcons Group opens 90th location, a Checkers & Rally's unit.

Hawaiian natives Galu and Diane Tagovailoa, parents of NFL quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and seasoned multi-unit franchisee, Ted Davenport, signed a three-unit agreement to expand Bas Ass Coffee of Hawaii in Honolulu.

Two recent surveys found that a majority of U.S. households harbor concerns about tariffs, recession, and stock-market volatility.

Alignable's April Tariff Report found that tariff-related anxiety is surging among U.S. small business owners, with 44% expecting reduced sales due to tariffs.

Tenacity Restaurant Group opens Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café unit

CMG Companies agreed to develop 50 Tide Laundromat locations in the Southwest U.S.

Jake Paul to open 10 Dog Haus locations by 2025

Pierre Parranto has signed on to open four Batteries Plus stores across Hawaii's four largest islands, starting with a location in Honolulu on Oahu.

The Integritty Group, a group of seasoned franchise operators with nearly 50 units across prominent brands, like Qdoba Mexican Eats and Dave's Hot Chicken, signed a 23-unit deal to develop PayMore locations in Delaware,

Mohamed Elghandour, a seasoned franchisee, agreed to open a Wetzel's Pretzels in Dover, Delaware.

A study finds that Gen Z is heavily burdened by inflation, with 46% saying it's holding them back more than their income, debt, or housing costs.

Seasoned franchisees and brothers Yunus and Thameem Shahul recently launched their 23rd Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) food truck.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., will host a celebration of Michael J. Lotito's life and legacy during an invitation-only service from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 28.

John Young to develop 40 TruGolf Links locations in Tennessee.

Sharon Arthofer is an esteemed retail executive and seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for franchising and business development in the food and beverage space.

Krolls to develop 50 Port of Subs units in Arizona.

Tony and Mary Cook plan to build three Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar locations in Texas.

After Target rolled back its DEI programs, the retailer experienced a drop in store traffic, according to Numerator's report, The Impact of DEI Cuts on Retail.