People across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee founder Tony Lamb celebrated his father Tom Lamb’s 90th birthday, honoring the 400‑truck franchise that launched in 2020.
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.
AES Restaurant Group becomes the largest Arby's franchisee, operating 362 restaurants across 20 states after acquiring 23 locations in Knoxville, Tennessee.
4Ever Young's VP of Franchise Development, Tony Nicholson, has decades of experience in franchising, consulting, and development at Anytime Fitness and Scenthound.
Army veteran Christopher 'Hope' Hopes opens Griswold in-home care franchise in Maryland after 27 years of military service.
Alabama family purchases two Pigtails & Crewcuts salons, bringing their experience as long-time customers to the business.
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.
MJR Holdings LLC, a father-son-nephew trio, opens its second Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Spanish Fork, Utah, with plans to develop four more locations in the state.
Prospective franchisees should consider financial and personal factors before opening a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise, as shared by three franchise owners.
Dream Vacations honors top-performing travel advisors during its annual awards ceremony, renaming the Franchise of the Year Award in memory of Bobbye Haupt.
Donatos Pizza expands in Florida with a new location in Panama City, marking the brand's third location in the state, owned by a husband-and-wife team.
Massage Envy supports GlamourGals' My Dear Friend holiday campaign with a $20,500 donation and a challenge to franchise owners and employees.
Maria RiveraCourtesy of The Salty DonutThe Salty Donut has named Maria Rivera CEO.
Tint World's Christy Johnson measures marketing success by franchisee growth, using a data-driven approach to support business expansion.
Bonchon CEO Suzie Tsai has seen multiple franchise owners who first experienced the brand as customers before becoming owners.
Peter Giese joins Exit Factor as president with over 25 years of franchising and acquisitions experience.
Starbird appoints John Phillips as Chief Development Officer, with experience in restaurant operations and franchise development.
Aegis Living has appointed a new CEO, Dirk Burghartz, who plans to focus on hospitality-led operations and technology updates.
Restaurant Brands featured in QSR’s Best Brands to Work For are prioritizing education, financial security, and career growth for their employees.
Great American Cookies introduces new Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie, featuring cinnamon-sugar Snickerdoodle cookie with two Mini Twix bars, available through Dec. 31.
Lindsey Kochanski brings nearly 20 years of experience in brand strategy, retail and foodservice marketing, and digital programs.
MOD Pizza offers 50 percent off to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day
Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme U.S. president, named CEO of The Salty Donut, a rapidly expanding artisanal doughnut chain with locations in Florida and California.