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Alliance Franchise Brands appoints Danielle Scott as Chief Development Officer, overseeing franchise growth and recruitment strategies.

New data from PAR Technology suggests that QSR operators can close significant revenue gaps by integrating front-of-house, loyalty, and back-of-house data into a unified system.

Miller Has Been with the Franchise Development Company Since its Early Years Storm Miller has been promoted to senior director of franchise development at REP’M Group . Since joini

National Retail Solutions has introduced a new anti-skimming initiative and safety seal program to protect independent multi-unit retailers and consumers from credit card fraud.

The restaurant technology provider is debuting an AI-driven, social-style visual menu interface at the National Restaurant Association Show to enhance digital engagement and SEO ranking for dining brands.

A new study by Intouch Insight reveals that reliability and order accuracy are more critical to mobile ordering customer satisfaction than pickup speed.

SoundHound AI’s new white paper examines how voice AI and conversation-level analytics can optimize drive-thru performance and revenue for quick-service restaurant operators.

Two regional fitness technology firms have partnered to create a global consulting platform serving health, fitness, beauty, and wellness operators.

For multi-location brands and the agencies that serve them, maintaining consistent AI and local search visibility at scale is a resource problem, but AI agents are beginning to solve it.

Design agency 3Owl appoints former ezCater executive Shawn Jones to lead its design practice, focusing on digital platform solutions for restaurant operators and multi-unit brands.

Should I use franchise brokers? The answer to that question is a resounding yes.

The new platform aims to streamline operations for multi-brand portfolios managing diverse concepts across the fitness, recovery, and wellness sectors.

The restaurant marketing platform, recently acquired by Swipe Savvy, has facilitated 3 million meal donations to local food banks through guest photo interactions.

The new integrated solution for quick-service restaurants connects menu boards, kitchen display systems, and automatic order numbering to improve service speed and accuracy.

Franchise Update Media released its 2026 Annual Franchise Development Report.

The franchise development firm has been recognized for its rapid growth, having facilitated over 10,000 unit awards since its inception in 2017.

Toast Inc. has launched Toast IQ Grow, a marketing platform combining agentic AI and human support to help restaurant operators manage digital presence and customer engagement.

Cartwheel and ezCater have expanded their integration to allow restaurant operators to manage hybrid delivery models and in-house drivers directly from a single dashboard.

FranNet CEO Jania Bailey is retiring after a 20-year tenure, with President Amanda Duplantis taking over leadership.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 6, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- FranNet today announced the retirement of CEO Jania Bailey, marking the close of a transformative chapter for the organization.

Paytronix has debuted a new centralized hub that provides real-time data control and performance monitoring for restaurant and convenience store loyalty programs.

A unified point-of-sale system helps restaurant operators eliminate data silos and streamline financial reconciliation to improve both customer experience and operational efficiency.

The 2026 Paytronix Loyalty Report highlights how restaurant and convenience brands are leveraging AI and first-party data to move beyond traditional points-based rewards programs.

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