Finance & M&A — page 5

In-N-Out Burger expands to eastern Tennessee with a $125 million headquarters in Franklin, supporting regional restaurant operations and a distribution warehouse in Lebanon.

Central Bark, a dog care franchise, has reported strong sales growth in Q3 2026, with 71% of locations setting all-time monthly revenue records.

AES Restaurant Group becomes the largest Arby's franchisee, operating 362 restaurants across 20 states after acquiring 23 locations in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The 2027 Annual Franchise Development Report provides insights into franchise development, lead generation, and recruitment best practices for surveyed brands.

Out West Restaurant Group, Outback's largest franchisee, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to rising costs and declining sales.

Founders and development teams need to evaluate their franchise opportunity from a candidate’s perspective to ensure a strong business model.

Janus Living more than doubles its senior housing portfolio through $2.9 billion in acquisitions, with plans for further growth.

Sabra Health Care REIT is acquiring senior housing operating portfolios to make up half of its portfolio by the end of next year.

Red Robin reports its best same-store sales since 2023, driven by its Big Yummm value meals and increased average check size.

Canadian franchisor Foodtastic Inc. made a $702M bid to acquire MTY Group, which operates over 80 brands with nearly 7,000 units worldwide.

Foodtastic makes a $700M bid to acquire MTY Group, which operates over 80 brands with nearly 7,000 units worldwide.

Sysco plans to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29.1 billion, potentially changing the restaurant supply business and making it easier for independent operators to manage inventory.

Batteries Plus is a specialty retail and commercial service brand offering batteries, lighting solutions, and device repair, operating with a dual-channel model and over 700 locations.

Irving Chung, franchise consultant, shares tips on how franchisors can attract qualified franchise buyers who meet the financial requirements and fit the brand’s operator needs.

Yum China reports record revenue and operating profit for the third quarter, driven by restaurant expansion across China and growth in a competitive consumer environment.

Siniscalchi developed a concept that paired modern bowling lanes with a full-service restaurant and bar.

Red Robin rescheduled its earnings release and conference call to November 18, 2026, due to complexity in accounting and valuation analyses.

H&R Block announces Investor Day on December 3, 2026, in New York City, where senior leadership will discuss the company’s long-term strategy and execution priorities.

Dream Vacations honors top-performing travel advisors during its annual awards ceremony, renaming the Franchise of the Year Award in memory of Bobbye Haupt.

Central Bark achieved record revenue in Q3 2026, with 71% of locations setting all-time monthly records and AUV surpassing $938,000.

HB Protein Smoothies has signed a five-unit development agreement with a couple to open restaurants in Nevada and Utah.

Tint World's Christy Johnson measures marketing success by franchisee growth, using a data-driven approach to support business expansion.

Fresh off the recent acquisition of Sunshine Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living is once again growing larger.

Equinox hires Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth as CEO, completes refinancing with over $1 billion for growth initiatives.