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Par Technology, a technology provider powering multi-unit operators across restaurant, retail, and large-scale commerce, released its "2026 QSR Operational Index Report," offering a data-driven look at how many of its cu

Isaac and Taylor Rivas and Chuck Colby have been named Koibito Poke's first regional developers.

Operator Shekar Laveti has signed a franchise agreement with Urban Air Adventure Park to acquire a location in Gilbert, Arizona, marking his fourth park in the system.

Deanna Solano has gone from customer to franchisee, opening Chili Shack's first franchised location in Brighton, Colorado, and committing to grow the brand across the Denver market.

As vice president of franchise development, Emily Schneider is driving transformative growth across the Tide Cleaners and Tide Laundromat brands, redefining what’s possible in the garment care and essential services industries.

Alison Satriana is the vice president of development marketing at Teriyaki Madness and has more than 10 years of industry experience.

Name: Kristen Pechacek Title: President and CEO Company: MassageLuXe Years in franchising: 14 Number of units: 104

Multi-unit franchisees looking to improve profitability need to stop treating the P&L as a report card and start reading it like a story.

Riser Fitness has signed the largest development agreement in Xponential Fitness history, committing to open 127 new Club Pilates studios across six states over the next five years.

Port of Subs has named Mandy Miller as its 19th regional developer, tasking her with leading expansion into Southern San Diego.

Angry Chickz VP of Marketing Tonya McCoy has 28 years of experience

Kristin Kidd leads Head to Toe Brands and owns School of Rock locations

Service brands have long been treated as an entry point into franchising, valued for lower startup costs, leaner overhead, and faster paths to cash flow.

Two seasoned restaurant operators have signed a 50-unit franchise agreement to bring Mike's Red Tacos to Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Marc Clapper signs deal to bring Broken Yolk Cafe to Indiana

Stephanie Johnson, vice president of marketing at Fortidia U.S., is a growth-focused marketing and brand executive with more than 15 years of experience leading multi-brand, multi-unit organizations through transformation, scale, and sustained performance.

Keyur Patel has opened his third Teriyaki Madness location, continuing a broader expansion strategy across the Southeast.

Kim Hanson leads LearningRx, a brain training company with 170 centers

Kelly Gray is a vice president and part of the ownership team of Hot Head Burritos Franchising and a vice president and co-founder of Rapid Fired Pizza.

Baljit Gill has signed a 12-unit agreement with Marco's Pizza to expand across Southern California, building on an existing commitment that has already resulted in three open locations and more in development.

Darin and Lyndsey Melvin are expanding their Chicken Salad Chick portfolio with a new build in Lake City, Florida, marking a milestone in their growth strategy.

Consumers cut back on dining, seek deals amid economic uncertainty.

Name: Katie Gillberg Title: Founder and CEO Company: Hydrate IV Bar Years in franchising: 5 Number of units: 25

Melissa Fry brings more than 25 years of restaurant and hospitality marketing experience to her role as chief marketing officer at Twin Peaks.