Franchising

The fast-casual restaurant brand is ‘full steam ahead’ on franchising

Burger brand continues to expand presence in European markets

As it collects more restaurants for its portfolio, Craveworthy considers cuisine type and concepts that need a bit of a resurgence.

Father-and-son duo Bryant and Hampden Keil now own 12 Potbelly stores, 15 years after the former stepped down as CEO of the sandwich chain

Walk-On’s plans to open the first smaller prototype this fall in response to higher costs and development challenges.

After 16 years as an independent eatery in Flushing, Queens, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao began expanding into new markets and new store formats

Fuzzy’s integration with Dine Brands is complete and now the company is shifting its focus to culinary and growth.

Ivy Hanks, director of franchise marketing, and Eleanor Schwartz, director of brand engagement, are driving the coffee chain to the next phase of growth.

The company recently surpassed its 600th location and has white space for “at least” 1,500, driven by unit economics and being in the ‘joy business.’

2 Chainz, in partnership with experienced Smoothie King franchisee Philip Jones, is opening a Smoothie King inside the State Farm Arena in Atlanta