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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers plans to open around 60 locations in 2026, nearing 600 total units, with new building formats enabling expansion into different real estate types.
Canadian dessert chain D-Spot Dessert Café is entering the U.S. market with its first location in Dallas, signaling readiness to scale a franchise model beyond its home country.
Yogurtland reported record franchise metrics in 2025, with traditional store AUVs reaching $934,959, signaling sustained demand in the self-serve frozen yogurt category.
HB Protein Smoothies signed a 6-unit franchise agreement for Houston with an experienced restaurant operations group, continuing its geographic expansion.
QSR Magazine highlights untold stories from franchisees about leadership challenges and operational turning points, suggesting that personal experiences with hiring and mentorship often shape franchis
Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to expand across Chicago's southwest suburbs with experienced operators Derek and Michelle Hincks.
Another Broken Egg Cafe launched a royalty relief program aimed at incentivizing franchisees to open additional units, signaling the chain's focus on accelerating unit growth through financial incenti
Slim Chickens appointed Maureen DiStefano as Director of Franchise Development to strengthen its franchise team ahead of expansion efforts.
Inspira Global has completed its acquisition of Restaurant Brands Asia, the operator of Burger King in India.
A major operator of a pizza chain has filed for bankruptcy despite the brand's ongoing expansion, suggesting potential strain between franchisor growth and franchisee unit economics.
Artistry Restaurants acquired Hickory Tavern in early 2025, a 20-unit Carolina chain that has operated for nearly three decades; the article signals the new ownership sees growth potential rooted in i
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers projects 60 new locations in 2026, signaling confidence in its expansion pipeline and potential market appetite for the brand's positioning.
HTeaO opened a new location in Katy, Texas, expanding its presence in the state.
Restaurant franchising is attracting women entrepreneurs who seek business ownership with built-in operational support and growth potential.
Woof Gang Bakery, a pet-food-focused bakery brand, has secured private equity backing from Great Hill Partners.
Zaxby's has surpassed 1,000 locations, signaling sustained expansion in the competitive chicken sandwich category.
Dog Haus is offering an area director franchise model that includes equity stakes for franchisees.
Inspira has provided ₹1,800 crore in credit financing to fuel a Burger King India acquisition, signaling continued consolidation activity in the Indian QSR market.
Freddy's has announced a target of 600 locations by 2026.
Uber is pausing its European food delivery expansion while it pursues an acquisition of Delivery Hero, signaling a strategic shift toward consolidation over organic growth in the region.
Zeus Street Greek attributed its private equity partnership to rising operational costs.
Bad Ass Coffee is expanding through nontraditional unit formats, a strategy that signals growing operator interest in flexible, lower-overhead coffee concepts beyond traditional standalone cafes.
Yum! Brands has sold Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, a Connecticut-based investment firm, for $2.7 billion, marking a major portfolio shift for the parent company.
Chicken Salad Chick signed 52 franchise agreements in early 2026, nearly 50 percent more than the 35 it secured in the same period last year, marking its strongest quarter for franchise development si
Dog Haus is launching an area director program with 15 leaders to accelerate expansion from its current 60 locations, signaling a shift toward franchisee-supported growth infrastructure.
A franchisee of a popular pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
RestaurantNews.com's top 20 restaurant stories for the week ending July 5, 2026 featured Birdcall, Golden Corral, Blue Mint Thai, Red Lobster, and Chili's.
Spur Corporation, a casual dining brand, is exploring expansion into the US market through franchise growth.
Several major restaurant franchisees executed significant acquisition and divestiture deals in the first half of the year, including Red Robin selling company-owned stores and Mas Restaurant Group off
Rosie's Burgers, owned by Happy Belly Food Group, has signed its first franchise agreement in New Brunswick, signaling the brand's expansion into a new Canadian province.
Golden Corral's senior director of franchise business development, Dan Doulen, will speak at the QSR Evolution Conference; he brings over two decades of franchising experience, including prior roles a
Vibe Restaurants is opening its 100th Wingstop location in Wichita on July 8, marking a milestone in the franchisee's expansion.
Wendy's agreed to a franchise deal in China targeting up to 1,000 restaurants, signaling a potential growth avenue as the company navigates continued domestic traffic challenges.
A Woody's Bar-B-Q franchisee in Florida filed for bankruptcy a second time in three years, citing rising food costs, management issues, and expensive merchant cash advance financing as contributing fa
A pizza franchisee has filed for bankruptcy despite pursuing national expansion over the past two years, signaling potential strain in the franchise model even during growth periods.
GoTab has acquired Fishbowl, a guest marketing and loyalty platform, to expand its restaurant commerce ecosystem that includes POS, ordering, payments, and mobile solutions.
American Express acquired TheFork for $700 million as part of a broader wave of restaurant-tech dealmaking in June.
Famous Brands outlined its restaurant portfolio amid investor scrutiny of consumer spending patterns.
An iconic breakfast dining chain has closed over 150 locations.
A California steakhouse chain is closing locations gradually.
Carrols Restaurant Group outlined its fast-food strategy while TAST expands its presence in quick-service dining.
Sweet Tomatoes, the salad-bar chain that liquidated during the pandemic, is planning a comeback.
A Mountain Mike's franchisee in Medford filed for bankruptcy amid debt pressures, signaling potential financial strain within the chain's franchise system.
Your Pie, an Ischia-inspired pizza chain with customizable brick-oven offerings, is targeting Wilmington, North Carolina for expansion, signaling confidence in regional demand for fast-casual pizza co
Social-first growth playbook — organic content scaled The Taco Spot to 400-unit pipeline, showing how brands can use owned channels to accelerate franchising velocity.
Mountain Mike's Pizza is expanding in Nashville while another pizza chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Mike's Red Tacos, a San Diego-based beef birria franchise, appointed Patrick Cunningham as chief development officer; Cunningham brings development experience from previous roles at Bobby's Burgers by
Hopdoddy Burger Bar's CEO Jeff Chandler discusses the burger chain's sale to Founders Table Restaurant Group on a restaurant finance podcast.
A franchisee of a popular fried chicken chain has closed 39 locations.