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InnJoy Hospitality to develop Twin Peaks units in South Texas

Par Technology report analyzes consumer attitudes towards AI in restaurants

Faber, Coe & Gregg of Florida, an experienced operator group that owns restaurants, bars and retail businesses across more than 60 locations, has signed an agreement with Bojangles to bring two restaurants to Norfolk, Vi

Multi-brand franchisee Laddi Singh, who currently operates more than 50 Popeyes, Burger King and Arby's restaurants across New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, plans to open his first Retro Fitness club this year.

Firehouse Subs franchisee Chad Fulkerson, an Air Force veteran who transitioned into the restaurant industry following his military service, recently opened his third unit at 2608 Enterprise Drive in Abilene, Texas.

Household debt fell in Q2, but remains high in absolute terms, with some consumers in better financial shape than expected.

1836 Brands to develop 60 Twisted Egg Shacks in Texas.

Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm on a mission to create long-term partnerships with quality franchisees and franchisors, announced that its portfolio company, Velocity Auto Care, has reached a m

Franchisees bring Flying Biscuit Café to St. Louis area with 3 locations.

Bakers Acres & Cattle Company (BACC), a seasoned franchise operator, signed a 50-unit exclusive area development agreement to develop Gong cha locations in Texas.

Hungry Howie's franchisees sign three-unit deal for Jeff's Bagel Run.

Nikunj Patel and his partners signed a five-unit franchise agreement to bring Birdcall, a fast-casual chicken concept, to Indianapolis.

Franchisee Guy Gonzales has acquired Boardroom Salon for Men's existing Tennessee salon locations in Brentwood and Nashville's West End.

Mike Saccone and John Schuster will open their latest Chicken Salad Chick unit in Durham, North Carolina, on Aug.

DiPasqua Brands, the largest Subway franchisee in Central Florida, signed a 20-unit franchise development agreement with Minnie Bird, a fast-casual chicken concept co-founded by Venture Kitchen and Sean Thomas.

Multi-unit operator Spencer Marks has acquired 10 Checkers & Rally's units on the Gulf Coast.

Experienced franchise operators Derek and Michelle Hincks signed a 13-unit agreement to expand Swig, the beverage brand, across Chicago's southwest suburbs.

Longtime Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings franchisee Chanel Li has expanded her portfolio with the opening of her 12th restaurant, which debuted July 9 in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Taylor Thomas, a seasoned veteran in the Texas fast-food scene, has opened his fourth Lanyne's Chicken Fingers location.

Amit Patel, head of development and acquisitions with AMPAL Group, recently opened his eighth Buffalo Wild Wings location.

Eric Fairbanks inks deal for two Penn Station Sandwiches in South Carolina.

Every two weeks, Caitlin Heidrick logs on to a video call with her business coach to review scorecards, staffing, and whatever challenges have surfaced since their last conversation.

Making the transition from a multi-unit to a multi-brand portfolio requires a fundamental shift in how franchisees think about their business.

HB Protein Smoothies signs with veteran operators for 3 markets.