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Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan is expanding into Ohio after signing a franchise agreement to open its first locations in Columbus and Cleveland.

The chain's Cultivate Next will fund Benchmark Labs, IMIO, Clean Crop Technologies, Athian, SIMPLi and PopID.

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Actor Leslie David Baker, known for his role on 'The Office,' has partnered with Tony Vennie to open a new HoneyBaked location in Sherman Oaks.

Women now own approximately 31% of all franchises, reflecting a broader trend toward diverse leadership and financial independence across food, fitness, and retail sectors.

Fast-casual chicken brand Birdcall is leveraging its proprietary tech platform and flexible real estate strategy to fuel a major expansion across six Midwestern states.

The fast-casual brand leveraged a massive social media following to secure nearly 400 locations under contract, demonstrating how digital engagement drives franchise development.

Fast-casual brands including Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, Houston TX Hot Chicken, and Huey Magoo's are launching limited-time menu items and family bundles for the summer season.

The Denmark-based juice and smoothie chain plans to open 100 corporate-owned U.S. stores over the next 18 months while focusing on its premium brand identity.

Newk’s Eatery ranked No. 25 on Fast Casual Top 100 list.

Industry data suggests franchise brands are shifting focus toward digital shareability and brand identity to drive scaling in a competitive food landscape.

The Denver-based chicken concept is launching a massive franchise push into the Midwest through a partnership targeting 100 new units over five years.

Experts highlight essential procurement and prep discipline strategies to help multi-unit restaurant operators maintain margins despite fluctuating ingredient and labor costs.

Starbucks has introduced a nationwide coffeehouse coach role to provide a structured leadership path for frontline staff and increase female representation in management.

The American hot chicken brand has signed a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress to open 50 locations across the United Kingdom over the next several years.

The 4,100-unit chain is rolling out a major back-of-house equipment overhaul and leveraging AI-powered hiring platforms to improve operational efficiency and hospitality.

Former McDonald's operator Gabriel Vesci has opened a Paris Baguette in Thousand Oaks, marking the first of several planned Southern California locations.

The founders of Love & Honey Fried Chicken discuss their journey from a single Philly location to building a scalable, premium fast-casual brand ready for expansion.

Shipley Donuts has entered a three-unit development agreement to bring the Houston-based doughnut franchise to Ohio with the first location opening in early 2027.

Effective multi-unit restaurant operators must balance core brand consistency with the local flexibility required to scale catering programs across different markets.

A framework for restaurant chains to evaluate their catering operations and identify the investments needed to reach high-revenue maturity stages.

We are not talking about transformation in theory. We are talking about what it looks like inside a brand that is actively doing the work.

Yum CEO Chris Turner described Pizza Hut as one of the restaurant industry's most recognizable brands and said the company believes LongRange is well-positioned to support its future growth.

Restaurants capitalize on World Cup fever with themed menus and promotions.