Multi-Unit Franchisee — page 5

Paul Hitzelberger, a longtime Del Taco operator, opens his 33rd location in Spanish Fork, Utah, featuring the brand's latest Fresh Flex design.

Alignable report finds 78% of small businesses still struggling financially.

A Tennessee operator signs an area rep deal with Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken, committing to opening at least 15 locations throughout the state.

Ethan and Ian Kim, operators with Always Best Care Senior Services, acquired six additional territories across greater San Diego County, expanding their portfolio.

Small businesses struggle to find employees, with 56% trying to hire and 91% reporting few or no qualified applicants.

Javier Gomez, a Checkers & Rally's operator, signed a franchise agreement to open three new Capriotti's Sandwich Shops in the Fresno market, expanding his multi-brand operation.

The IFA's Economic Outlook Report forecasts positive growth for franchise businesses in 2021, with potential to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year.

Cary and Jackie Albert sign 60-unit deal with Hoots Wings, an emerging fast-casual wing concept and brother brand to Hooters.

Quiznos is getting a brand refresh, including a new logo, store redesign, menu innovation, and an updated brand website.

Multi-unit franchisees Jason and Rita Metcalf agree to purchase 13 Scooter's Coffee corporate stores in Oklahoma City and build 26 more units in the area.

The Small Business Roundtable and Facebook have just released the 2021 U.S.

The National Restaurant Association opposes the Raise The Wage Act, citing job losses and higher labor costs.

El Pollo Loco's second-largest franchisee, Peglion LLC, agrees to open three more locations in the San Diego market, adding to its existing 34 El Pollo Loco restaurants in Southern California.

A new report reveals that 32% of small business owners face a major cash crunch despite 75% of new PPP funding remaining available.

Multi-unit franchise group DAMM Fine Chicken signs a deal to open 20 Dave's Hot Chicken locations in California markets.

Restaurant customers show signs of pandemic fatigue, with concerns for safety protocols softening and anxiety decreasing.

Southwind Restaurant Group opens 15th QDOBA location, marking the 400th QDOBA restaurant in the system with a new drive-thru format and updated designs.

Multi-unit operator Mile High Chicken LLC opens a new Slim Chickens restaurant in Herriman, Utah, marking the fourth brick and mortar location opened by the company.

Northern Management Group acquired 14 Dunkin’ locations in the Greater Boston area, marking the first time a new franchise group purchased a network of this size in the Massachusetts market.

Franchise partners Mohit Kishore and Tulshi Bhakar open their third Potbelly location in North Carolina.

The 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report from the NRA has been released, offering insight into the impact of Covid-19 on the restaurant industry and current trends.

DBMC Restaurants, LLC, opens a new Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in Tallahassee, Florida, with a multi-unit, multi-brand operator and a deal to open 30 MOD Pizza locations in the Southeast.

National Fitness Partners acquires 16 Planet Fitness clubs, expanding its portfolio to 94 locations and exclusive rights to develop additional locations.

Small business owners want PPP funding and expedited vaccine distribution to aid in recovery.