Can discounts fix what ails Crumbl?
Crumbl on Friday released a new, permanent value menu, the first time the company has pushed broad-based discounts outside of temporary promotions on special occasions such as the company’s birthday.
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Crumbl on Friday released a new, permanent value menu, the first time the company has pushed broad-based discounts outside of temporary promotions on special occasions such as the company’s birthday.

Shipley Donuts grew its national footprint in the third quarter, signing franchise agreements for new locations in the Midwest, Southeast and Texas while celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Paris Baguette Canada awarded four new franchise agreements, signed three leases, and advanced several cafés toward opening in Q3 2026.

Einstein Bros. Bagels, a subsidiary of Bagel Brands, has named Patrick Waldron chief development officer.

Eggs Up Grill Bonaire opens with three days of events.
Vicious Biscuit has opened its first restaurant in the Cincinnati market at 7240 Outfitters Way in West Chester Township, Ohio, continuing the fast-casual breakfast and brunch brand’s expansion across the Midwest.
Through October 4, the Kansas City-founded breakfast-and-lunch concept reported 15.06% year-to-date total sales growth and 5.96% same-store sales growth compared with 2025.

Shipley Donuts continued its national growth trajectory in Q3 2026, including a major push into the Midwest with development agreements that will bring the 90-year-old brand to Michigan and Indiana…

Bodine Berger joins Broken Yolk Cafe as Director of Franchise Development.

Corner Bakery Cafe adds TJ Rice as franchisee in Pennsylvania.
Crumbl introduces $1.99 value offer amid sales struggles and store closures
Paris Baguette opens new café in Schaumburg on September 17.

Einstein Bros. Bagels produces 200 million bagels annually in a $3.3 billion US market.

Shipley Donuts is giving guests another way to sweeten up spooky season with its new limited-time Boo Box, available Oct.

Nick and Umesh Patel bring Keke's Breakfast Cafe to Cleveland with a five-unit franchise agreement.

Eggs Up Grill partners with Talladega Superspeedway to accelerate growth

Franchisee Original Entrepreneurs has worked with the brand since 2017, and has experience running donut shops in a highly competitive environment.

Nick and Umesh Patel sign 5-unit deal with Keke's Breakfast Cafe in Cleveland

Eggs Up Grill signs 11 new commitments in Q3 2026.
The Flying Biscuit Café signs franchise agreement for Greenville location

Alisa Gmelich appointed as Hardee's president with 30 years of experience

Orlando-based Another Broken Egg is coming to the end of some supplier contracts, so over the next two years, Chief Technology Officer Chris Harrison is looking to make some changes.

NASCAR driver Cole Custer meets fans at Eggs Up Grill in Monroe, NC on October 8.

Chip City shuts down 22 locations amid cookie concept struggles