Chick-fil-A continues to gain market share while setting another average unit volume record

Apr 04, 2024

According to Technomic Ignite data, Chick-fil-A generated nearly $21.6 billion in sales in 2023, while its latest FDD shows AUVs were a record $9.3 million.

Chipotle, Starbucks and more raise prices by as much as 7-8% in California

Apr 04, 2024

Restaurant chains and California franchisees are making the tough decision to increase prices and cut hours in light of the state’s new $20 minimum wage

McDonald’s to acquire Israeli restaurants from franchisee

Apr 04, 2024

McDonald’s is buying 225 restaurants from Alonyal Limited, which has operated the brand in Israel for more than 30 years.

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Spring 2024 Edition

Apr 03, 2024

7 early and mid-stage foodservice concepts that have just announced franchising or their first franchisee—from a ghost kitchen to a pickleball spot

Delight Restaurant Group acquires 65 Wendy’s units

Apr 02, 2024

With purchase from Primary Aim, company now owns 197 quick-service burger units and 29 Taco Bells

Dine Brands joins initiative to diversify franchise ownership

Mar 29, 2024

Dine Brands is supporting the Franchise Ascension Initiative, a six-month accelerator program aimed at providing business ownership opportunities.

Everyone is anticipating the California minimum wage law on Monday. Here's what we know.

Mar 29, 2024

California’s controversial $20 minimum wage for quick-service restaurant workers employed by companies with 60 or more locations is set to finally go into effect on Mon. April 1, after undergoing multiple revisions and pushback from the restaurant...

Dave’s Hot Chicken taps musician Usher as franchisee

Mar 27, 2024

Grammy Award winner partners with Atlanta group and joins investor Drake

Marco’s Franchising announces Mexico expansion with 50-unit master franchise agreement

Mar 19, 2024

Marco’s Franchising, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brand franchises, announces a 50-unit master franchise agreement marking its debut in Mexico City as international development takes center stage in 2024. ...

McDonald’s CosMc’s concept makes its debut in Texas

Mar 19, 2024

CosMc’s new Dallas restaurant is one of nine planned for Texas this year for the company to “test and learn from.”