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The company has grown to more than 100 locations throughout the country and internationally, though several reports of closures have surfaced in recent months

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Jan 27, 2025
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Denny's
Family Dining
Denny’s plans to get back to net unit growth by 2026Denny’s plans to get back to net unit growth by 2026
Jan 23, 2025
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Chick-fil-A has more expansion plans for Canada
Quick Service
Chick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansionChick-fil-A sets its sights on British Columbia for expansion
byAlicia Kelso
Jan 23, 2025
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Smoothie King 84 new stores 2024
Franchising
Smoothie King opened 84 new stores in 2024, with 100+ expected in 2025Smoothie King opened 84 new stores in 2024, with 100+ expected in 2025
byRon Ruggless
Jan 23, 2025
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Hot 'n Now
Quick Service
Hot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this yearHot ‘n Now is planning a comeback this year
byAlicia Kelso
Jan 22, 2025
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Firehouse Subs Brazil
Franchising
Firehouse Subs signs deal for Brazil expansionFirehouse Subs signs deal for Brazil expansion
byRon Ruggless
Jan 19, 2025
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Franchising
Why this TCBY franchisee is embracing the dual-branded store trend
Why this TCBY franchisee is embracing the dual-branded store trend
Jan 10, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Yum logo
Franchising
Yum Brands has terminated its franchising agreements in Turkey
Yum Brands has terminated its franchising agreements in Turkey
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
Twin Peaks franchisee in Florida files for bankruptcy; faces $12 million litigation claim
Twin Peaks franchisee in Florida files for bankruptcy; faces $12 million litigation claim
Jan 8, 2025
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
McDonald’s largest franchisee renews its agreement for 20 years
McDonald’s largest franchisee renews its agreement for 20 years
Jan 3, 2025
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
Look Who’s Franchising Now: Winter 2024 Edition
Look Who’s Franchising Now: Winter 2024 Edition
Dec 23, 2024
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5 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Former New York Jets cornerback now a Smoothie King franchisee
Former New York Jets cornerback now a Smoothie King franchisee
Dec 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Stock display board
Franchising
Evolving value promotions emerge as a major theme from Q3
Evolving value promotions emerge as a major theme from Q3
Nov 15, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
Inflation has cooled for both quick-service and full-service restaurants, study finds
Inflation has cooled for both quick-service and full-service restaurants, study finds
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Killer Burger exterior
Franchising
How Killer Burger’s youngest franchisee has found success at age 27
How Killer Burger’s youngest franchisee has found success at age 27
Oct 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Following one Beef-A-Roo owner’s journey from flight attendant to franchisee
Following one Beef-A-Roo owner’s journey from flight attendant to franchisee
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Whataburger franchisee partners with a new brand for the first time in his family business history
Whataburger franchisee partners with a new brand for the first time in his family business history
Sep 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Pizza Hut
Franchising
Bankrupt Pizza Hut franchisee plans to sell all 127 stores
Bankrupt Pizza Hut franchisee plans to sell all 127 stores
Sep 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Pimento Cheese Side
Quick Service
Chick-fil-A is now offering pimento cheese as a side item
Chick-fil-A is now offering pimento cheese as a side item
Sep 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
Look Who’s Franchising Now: Fall 2024 Edition
Look Who’s Franchising Now: Fall 2024 Edition
Sep 24, 2024
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6 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
A&W Pret Coffee Deal
Quick Service
A&W Canada teams with Pret A Manger for coffee
A&W Canada teams with Pret A Manger for coffee
Sep 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Regional Chains
Freddy’s has opened a new training and innovation center to support accelerated growth
Freddy’s has opened a new training and innovation center to support accelerated growth
Sep 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
Dickey’s Barbecue franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Dickey’s Barbecue franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Sep 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
TGI Fridays agrees acquire Hostmore plc UK franchisee
Casual Dining
Franchisee Hostmore’s purchase of TGI Fridays falls through
Franchisee Hostmore’s purchase of TGI Fridays falls through
Sep 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Cousins Maine Lobster is ‘pressing the gas’ on growth
Cousins Maine Lobster is ‘pressing the gas’ on growth
Sep 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Casual Dining
Dine Brands expands its dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concept to Honduras
Dine Brands expands its dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP concept to Honduras
Sep 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
NFL restaurant industry
Regional Chains
Football season is here: 15 current and former NFL players in the restaurant industry
Football season is here: 15 current and former NFL players in the restaurant industry
Sep 5, 2024
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14 Slides
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Chick-fil-A plans to double its Michigan presence by 2028
Chick-fil-A plans to double its Michigan presence by 2028
Sep 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
salata
Regional Chains
Salata’s first and largest non-family franchisee on choosing the right brand partner
Salata’s first and largest non-family franchisee on choosing the right brand partner
Aug 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Taco Johns 4
Regional Chains
Heather Neary outlines her priorities for Taco John’s
Heather Neary outlines her priorities for Taco John’s
Aug 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
KFC US
Quick Service
Several Illinois KFC restaurants have abruptly closed
Several Illinois KFC restaurants have abruptly closed
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Tabassum
Operations
McDonald's has its sights on even further expansion in the U.S.
McDonald's has its sights on even further expansion in the U.S.
Aug 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Chick-fil-A debuts in Alberta, Canada
Chick-fil-A debuts in Alberta, Canada
Aug 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Flynn Group Acquires NJ PA Wendys
Quick Service
Flynn Group acquires 83 Wendy’s units, expanding to domestic restaurants
Flynn Group acquires 83 Wendy’s units, expanding to domestic restaurants
Aug 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Lindenwold, NJ
Regional Chains
How Linda Chadwick created a ‘culture shift’ at Rita’s
How Linda Chadwick created a ‘culture shift’ at Rita’s
Aug 12, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How Brazilian steakhouse brand Fogo de Chão surged onto America’s favorite chain list
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