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Consumer confidence decreased slightly in October, with declining levels of comfort across the board, according to The Numerator Consumer Sentiment Tracker.

Yash Patel, a Subway and Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee, signed a three-unit deal to open McAlister's Deli restaurants in the greater Milwaukee area.

Bryan Denson has signed a 70-unit regional development deal to bring Port of Subs to the greater Washington, D.C., area.

In October, Wendy's launched the "Krabby Patty Kollab," which features two new menu items: a Krabby Patty burger and a Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty.

Mike Beazer agreed to operate AtWork staffing franchises in Bentonville and Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Port Royal Brands signs a 20-unit deal with Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux to develop restaurants in Georgia and Tennessee.

WE Foods signs a 20-unit deal to develop Huddle House restaurants in Texas, with the first location opening in Spring, Texas.

Peach State Slims enters 10-unit deal with Slim Chickens, planning to build locations in North Georgia.

Texas entrepreneur Stephanie Estes inked a multi-unit agreement to build Salata Salad Kitchen units in Waco and Temple.

Multi-unit franchisee Yousuf Dosani is opening a new Checkers and Rally's location in Social Circle, Georgia.

The Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBAU) in West Palm Beach, Florida, announced that 14 new member companies representing seventeen individual members have recently joined its advisory bo

Luxury Pet Hotel Investments signs an 11-unit deal with K9 Resorts to build locations in Los Angeles County.

Sam Atkinson to open 3 Perkins Griddle & Go locations in Texas.

Husband and wife Liz and Jay McKee signed a deal to own and operate five Batteries Plus stores across West Texas.

Scott and Laura Seabloom, a husband-and-wife duo, signed a three-unit deal to open Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice bar concept, in Wayzata, Minnesota.

62% of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Halloween, with top purchases including candy, decorations, and food.

Justin White and Brien Vega sign deal with Dill Dinkers for 10 locations

Snyders and Mitchell bring Zaxby's to Maryland with 3 units.

Dinesh Goswami, a veteran franchisee, will open his seventh Checkers & Rally's location in Philadelphia, expanding the brand's presence in the city.

Ann Vanover becomes Papa Johns owner after starting as driver

Conrad Manfred, an experienced entrepreneur, signed a five-unit agreement to open Konala locations in Spokane, Washington.

Jasmine Budhwani to open three Blo Blow Dry Bar locations

Gen Alpha has an estimated $28 billion in direct purchasing power, with 53% of Gen Alpha parents giving some sort of allowance to their children.

Experienced franchisee Hemant Patel invests in emerging brand Cilantro Taco Grill