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Tony Roma's CEO shares tips on building franchise model profitability

Vast Coworking Group appoints Chris Baszto and Ozlem Soyturk as CMO and CFO.

Krispy Kreme appoints Suk Nicholas and Lori Suess to leadership roles.

Always Best Care Senior Services has appointed Rachel Vaughn, formerly of Salon Lofts, to lead brand strategy and support its 115 franchisees as Chief Marketing Officer.

Former Uni K Wax and CycleBar executive Heather Harris takes the helm at the franchise sales organization to drive the company's next phase of growth.

Ragan Communications has named Kristie Mitchell, Chief Marketing Officer of Biscuitville Fresh Southern, as one of the nation’s Top Women in Marketing for 2026.

The Austin, Texas-based Function, valued at $2.5 billion last fall, has emerged as the leader in the crowded direct-to-consumer health testing vertical

Why did Cracker Barrel change its CEO one year after its logo controversy?

Discovery Map CEO Peter Hans leads 120 markets across North America

Tonal is pivoting to a rental model for its smart home gym systems under new leadership to lower the barrier for home fitness consumers.

Friendship Village CRO Carmen Fronczak discusses leveraging the STAY app to connect with seniors and provide support services before they require a transition to senior living facilities.

Garmin's fitness segment saw 25% year-over-year revenue growth driven by wearable demand, even as the brand's traditional outdoor navigation category experienced a slight decline.

Latitude Food Group CEO James O’Reilly is implementing a centralized platform model to drive operational discipline and unit growth for &pizza and Tijuana Flats.

The property restoration franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary by hosting its largest international convention to date, featuring over 500 attendees and 60 vendor brands.

Veteran marketing executive Jenn Johnston joins the leadership team to oversee enterprise strategy following the brand's acquisition of Hot Dog on a Stick.

MidFirst Business Credit appoints a new vice president in Los Angeles to lead nationwide middle-market lending and business development efforts.

Ryan Moore, formerly of Torchy’s Tacos and Taco Bell, takes over the finance department of the burger chain as it nears 1,200 locations.

Skluzacek joins Tierra Encantada’s executive team with 25 years of leadership in finance, operations, business strategy, and data analytics across brands such as Delta Airlines, Regis, and Ernst & Young.

Taco John's, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, is proud to announce the addition of seasoned global restaurant executive Sarah McAloon to its Board of Directors.

The Ontario-based automotive and industrial distributor has realigned its management team to strengthen supply chain operations and support long-term growth objectives.

The Hot Head Burritos CEO will discuss modern site selection strategies and competing for prime real estate during the upcoming industry event in Atlanta.

Cracker Barrel appoints David Deno as CEO to rebuild trust

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright aims for 7,000 units in North America.

Whataburger has appointed industry veteran Ryan Moore, formerly of Torchy’s Tacos and Taco Bell, as its new Chief Financial Officer effective July 31.