Development & multi-unit — page 6

Dutch Bros, a publicly traded restaurant chain, faces investor skepticism despite 22.7% system sales growth over the past three years.

Filta franchisees leverage stadium accounts to grow revenue through commercial kitchen services and large-scale fryer maintenance contracts.

Addus HomeCare Corporation experiences decline in personal care census due to caregivers' desire for 40-hour workweeks, leading to staffing difficulties.

TruBlue Home Service Ally franchisees provide home modification and maintenance services to help people remain safely and comfortably at home, supporting the 'healing in place' movement.

Beef 'O' Brady's franchisee Bradley Dethmers prioritizes local marketing and community involvement to connect with customers in Andover, Minnesota.

Experienced QSR operators are drawn to Jollibee's franchise opportunity due to its growth potential and operational discipline.

Kieran Scott has been promoted to chief franchise operations officer for PIRTEK USA, leading the company's franchise support, compliance, and training functions.

Franchisors can increase sales by qualifying candidates early and providing a realistic picture of ownership, according to a Minneapolis-based strength training franchise expert.

Playa Bowls maximizes functional ingredients to offer beverages with benefits, such as its ocean-inspired beverage combining coconut blend with banana, pineapple, and blue spirulina.

Scooter’s Coffee achieves a balance between flavor innovation and operational efficiency with its 41 syrups and sauces in 688-square-foot locations.

United Water Restoration Group’s small, down-to-earth corporate atmosphere and invested leadership team impressed a franchisee candidate who ultimately chose to open a location in Tulsa.

Nash & Smashed selects Qu's intelligent commerce platform to run its restaurants as it expands, with 40% of orders being digital.

Dine Brands reported mixed results for the third quarter, with Applebee’s and IHOP showing sales growth, but overall profits slipping due to increased company-owned restaurant revenue.

AISIN Corporation introduced a new aftermarket product line at AAPEX 2026, adding approximately 10,000 SKUs across several high-volume maintenance and replacement parts categories.

Chicken Salad Chick expands to Victoria, Texas, with first-time franchise owner Tanya Johnson at the helm, opening in 2023.

First Watch reports 1% same-store sales growth in Q3, despite a 1.9% traffic decline, with 16 new locations opened in 11 states.

Kris Morgan spent 16 years building a successful corporate management career in health care data.

The new Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken store at 525 East Market Street, Suite A, Leesburg invites the community to attend its ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 p.m.

Screenmobile meets demand for on-site home services by bringing tools and materials directly to customers' homes for screen repair and installation.

Foodtastic's proposed acquisition of MTY Food Group could bring more than 100 restaurant brands under one owner, creating opportunities for shared technology and operations.

Frenchies Modern Nail Care has signed an agreement to open a new location in Castle Rock, Colorado, its first in the area, led by a local husband-and-wife team.

Chicken Salad Chick has opened a new restaurant in Victoria County, Texas, its first location in the area, offering various dining options.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is continuing to expand its brand presence in the New York City metropolitan area with the latest affiliation of North Star Realty Associates, LLC.

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids offers a semi-absentee franchise ownership model that allows professionals to grow their investments while continuing to pursue other professional interests.