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Heather McCoy, Ryan Koon added to the KFC U.S. c-suite Heather McCoy, Ryan Koon added to the KFC U.S. c-suite

KFC U.S. has made several changes to its leadership team throughout the past two years as the restaurant chain struggles through sales and unit count declines.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

May 28, 2024

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Communication is the key to a strong restaurant franchisor/franchisee relationship Communication is the key to a strong restaurant franchisor/franchisee relationship

May 22, 2024

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls Goes Abroad Milan Italy

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls expands to Italy Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls expands to Italy

May 15, 2024

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CEO Shannon Hennessy’s plan for The Habit Burger Grill: ‘Same magic, more margin’CEO Shannon Hennessy’s plan for The Habit Burger Grill: ‘Same magic, more margin’

May 9, 2024

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This Famous Toastery franchisee worked her way up from guest to ownership This Famous Toastery franchisee worked her way up from guest to ownership

byJoanna Fantozzi

May 8, 2024

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El Pollo Loco tests kiosks and labor-saving equipment El Pollo Loco tests kiosks and labor-saving equipment

May 6, 2024

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Texas Roadhouse is ‘leaning into’ its Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers concepts

Texas Roadhouse is ‘leaning into’ its Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers concepts

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Wendy’s reviewing business and will disclose plans later in year

Wendy’s reviewing business and will disclose plans later in year

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Inspire Brands’ Don Crocker joins Smalls Sliders to lead development

Inspire Brands’ Don Crocker joins Smalls Sliders to lead development

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Former college roommates-turned Marco’s Pizza franchisees strive to be leaders in the Black community

Former college roommates-turned Marco’s Pizza franchisees strive to be leaders in the Black community

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Chipotle has entered a new country for the first time in over 10 years

Chipotle has entered a new country for the first time in over 10 years

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Applebee’s net unit growth goal gets a vote of confidence from Flynn Group

Applebee’s net unit growth goal gets a vote of confidence from Flynn Group

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How Bojangles is adjusting its strategy to grow beyond the Southeast

How Bojangles is adjusting its strategy to grow beyond the Southeast

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Pizza Hut teams with influencer Keith Lee for LTO pie

Pizza Hut teams with influencer Keith Lee for LTO pie

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Smashburger expands Sachi Foods franchise deal

Smashburger expands Sachi Foods franchise deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Velvet Taco is ready for a national — and international — presence

Velvet Taco is ready for a national — and international — presence

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Senate Votes Overturn Joint Employer

Senate votes to overturn NLRB’s joint employer rule; President Biden likely to veto

Senate votes to overturn NLRB’s joint employer rule; President Biden likely to veto

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Texas Roadhouse surpassed Applebee’s in sales in 2023

Texas Roadhouse surpassed Applebee’s in sales in 2023

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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New Papa Johns franchisee development deal will add 50 restaurants

New Papa Johns franchisee development deal will add 50 restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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

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

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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

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

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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McDonald’s to acquire Israeli restaurants from franchisee

McDonald’s to acquire Israeli restaurants from franchisee

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Regional Chains

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Spring 2024 Edition

Look Who’s Franchising Now: Spring 2024 Edition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Delight Restaurant Group acquires 65 Wendy’s units

Delight Restaurant Group acquires 65 Wendy’s units

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Dine Brands joins initiative to diversify franchise ownership

Dine Brands joins initiative to diversify franchise ownership

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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

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

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Dave’s Hot Chicken taps musician Usher as franchisee

Dave’s Hot Chicken taps musician Usher as franchisee

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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

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

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

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

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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How the changes to the joint employer rule could impact you

How the changes to the joint employer rule could impact you

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Shake Smart gets an investment from NewSpring Franchise

Shake Smart gets an investment from NewSpring Franchise

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Rush Bowls uses tight control of supply chain and franchise standards to grow quickly

Rush Bowls uses tight control of supply chain and franchise standards to grow quickly

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Donatos family

Family-owned Donatos franchise business passes the ownership to the next generation

Family-owned Donatos franchise business passes the ownership to the next generation

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Federal judge blocks National Labor Relations Board joint employer rule

Federal judge blocks National Labor Relations Board joint employer rule

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

KFC international

KFC surpasses 30K restaurants globally

KFC surpasses 30K restaurants globally

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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