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CEO of Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain Wahlburgers shares optimism for growth ahead CEO of Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain Wahlburgers shares optimism for growth ahead

Randy Sharpe explains why growth is all about finding the right partners — and he sets the record straight on the recent parting of ways with Hy-Vee

bySam Oches, Editor in Chief

Feb 19, 2025

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Why Wetzel’s Pretzels’ first franchisee chose to create beverage chain Sip Fresh Why Wetzel’s Pretzels’ first franchisee chose to create beverage chain Sip Fresh

Feb 12, 2025

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Pizza chain Donatos pairs consistency, innovation as it pursues franchise growth Pizza chain Donatos pairs consistency, innovation as it pursues franchise growth

Feb 5, 2025

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

Jan 29, 2025

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Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth Cofounders of modern diner chain The Granola Bar share how they ‘fell forward’ into growth

Jan 22, 2025

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On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category On cusp of IPO, Twin Peaks CEO shares how sports bar chain has redefined category

Jan 18, 2025

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