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KFC Global appointed Amy Ellis Durini as Chief Brand Officer in a newly created role, reporting to CEO Scott Mezvinsky starting November 2026, to lead global brand strategy and loyalty initiatives.
Kayla Edidin has taken a majority stake and COO role at Red Door Brands following a challenging period for the franchise operator, signaling a leadership transition aimed at stabilizing the company.
California regulators penalized Dickey's Barbecue Pit for deceptive practices toward franchise entrepreneurs, signaling enforcement of disclosure standards in the QSR franchise sector.
Erbert & Gerbert's is opening two new campus locations at the University of Central Missouri and Indiana Wesleyan University, operated through Sodexo, extending the brand's reach into college foodserv
McDonald's loyalty program collects granular customer data including visit frequency predictions and churn scores, illustrating how QSR operators now build detailed behavioral profiles that extend wel
Little Caesars opened its first military base location last year and now has four additional units planned across U.S. Navy installations, signaling expansion into a new channel with captive, high-fre
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Burger King is running a weeklong promotional series for Royal Perks members from September 14–20, anchored around National Cheeseburger Day with daily deals including a free Rodeo Burger and buy-one-
Huddle House is offering franchising discounts to attract multi-unit operators, as the chain seeks to reverse recent net closures and boost unit growth.
Jollibee is celebrating a decade in Canada with a promotional campaign and plans to open 26 additional restaurants, signaling continued confidence in the market despite competitive quick-service press
McDonald's is testing whether international markets can sustain growth through value deals, menu innovation, and loyalty initiatives despite ongoing consumer pressure.
Major QSR's first-ever loyalty program represents a late-to-market entrant entering a table-stakes competitive battleground with 100+ units expected.
Hawaiian Bros grew from a single location in Belton to a multi-state presence in under ten years, illustrating the rapid expansion model some regional casual-dining concepts have pursued.
Over half of Americans support rounding up purchases for charity, signaling potential for QSRs to mobilize customer bases for fundraising tied to education, hunger, and disaster relief causes.
A&W Food Services offers a 5.31% dividend yield, with the article attributing this to franchise model strength and recent profitability gains.
Mike's Red Tacos has signed a 15-unit franchise agreement for Michigan expansion, leveraging recognition from its 2023 Yelp Top 100 designation to enter a new market.
A multi-unit franchisee operating Little Caesars and Jersey Mike's locations has added Mike's Red Tacos to its Michigan restaurant portfolio.
Vicious Biscuit signed a lease for a third Northeast Ohio location slated to open in early 2027, marking continued franchise expansion in the region.
A franchisee resource examines earnings potential for Layne's Chicken Fingers franchise operators.
Franchise milestone announcement — no data on same-store sales, franchisee profitability, or replicable growth lessons.
Case study on franchisee workforce practices — value depends on whether story reveals replicable retention tactics or operator cost-saving strategies.
KFC franchise operator Gerard Nicholas was recognised for 50 years with the brand, signalling the value of long-term franchisee loyalty in the QSR sector.
Smashburger renewed its Arizona State University athletics sponsorship for a third consecutive year, expanding its presence at game-day activations.
Niche fast-casual franchise growth story — limited relevance unless the model reveals broader franchising or unit-economics trends.
Single-location franchise prototype opening — no strategic signal for multi-unit operators without brand, financial, or market context.
Single-unit franchise expansion in one region — routine growth signal without system-wide or capital implications.
Unnamed Canadian chain seeking franchisee in one region — insufficient detail on brand, model, or broader franchise momentum.