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Following a bankruptcy buyout, the bakery-cafe chain is returning to growth by attracting new franchisees and implementing a revitalization strategy led by a returning executive team.
Paris Baguette opens 18 new cafes and awards 60 units
The rapidly growing bagel concept has secured agreements for 20 new units across four states, bringing its total development pipeline to over 120 locations.
Crumbl Cookies founders Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley are transitioning to advisory roles as the brand begins a search for new executive leadership.
Local entrepreneur Craig Marcum is bringing the iconic ham brand to Venice, Florida, leveraging his extensive franchise background to operate the new Bird Bay Plaza location.
The Southern brunch brand has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of a new Chief Development Officer and a Franchise Liaison to drive national expansion.
Venice, Florida. The Honey Baked Ham Company® announced the opening of its newest location in Venice on May 4.
The 56-unit French-American bakery chain secured new capital from Kline Hill Partners and TriSpan USA to accelerate its national expansion.
Paris Baguette , the French-inspired bakery café franchise with over 4,000 cafés around the world, has named Winnipeg as a market of focus for their next phase of expansion in Canada.
Biscuit Belly is a breakfast and brunch restaurant brand that offers Southern-style comfort food with a twist.
Paris Baguette , the French-inspired bakery café franchise with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is building on incredible momentum across North America with plans to accelerate growth in Canada beyond their…
The breakfast concept is leveraging new franchise openings and digital platform enhancements to support its goal of reaching 18 units by year-end.
Under new leadership, the 30-unit breakfast concept is planning intentional franchise expansion across Kansas and Texas while emphasizing operational simplicity.
The Colorado Springs-based breakfast and brunch concept has expanded its presence in the Kansas City market with the opening of its second region location.
The restaurant industry saw a wave of leadership changes in April, including new chief executives at Denny’s, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, and Bagels & Co.
First Watch reported a 2.8% increase in same-store sales following its first major core menu overhaul in nearly a decade, boosting average check sizes.
Bread Zeppelin pauses franchising to prove model with 10 units.
Paris Baguette targets Toronto and Ottawa for strategic Ontario expansion, aiming to build on their early success in Canada and establish 100 cafés across the country by 2030.
HOUSTON, May 4, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Shipley Donuts , the nation's largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, is making Mother's Day a little bit sweeter…
Pret A Manger has introduced a $9.99 'Pick Your Pair' menu to compete in the growing fast-casual value wars alongside brands like Panera Bread.
Paris Baguette , the French-inspired bakery café franchise with over 4,000 cafés around the world, has identified Montreal as a key market for its next phase of Canadian expansion.
Vicious Biscuit's director of training and development leverages her background in banking and international hospitality to enhance the brand's culture and corporate education initiatives.
Following a record 2025, the doughnut franchise has appointed new COO, CFO, and CDO leaders to oversee systemwide growth and margin optimization.
Jeff’s Bagel Run is celebrating Teacher and Nurses Appreciation Days in May by offering a free bagel and spread with any beverage purchase.