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Examining Why Prospective Franchisees Wait Years Before Buying
Industry research highlights a 16-year average gap between individuals first discovering franchising and ultimately investing, prompting analysis into prospective franchisee hesitation.
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Understanding Personal and Emotional Factors in Franchise Transactions
Buying or selling a franchise extends beyond finances, with transactions requiring trust, personal identity, and challenging decisions from both parties involved.
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Checkers & Rally's
Checkers & Rally's Modifies Compact Restaurant Format Following Operational Testing
Checkers & Rally's has revised its compact restaurant design, expanding the format to around 700 square feet after finding an earlier 570-square-foot prototype tested last spring was slightly too small for operations.
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Corporate Restaurant Insolvencies Highlight Challenges Across Franchise Networks
Recent corporate bankruptcies involving groups such as Red Lobster and Rubio’s Coastal Grill highlight how financial distress at parent companies can impact franchisees, suppliers, and landlords.
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HTeaO
HTeaO Expands Network with Nine Store Openings and Leadership Change
Iced tea franchise HTeaO launched nine new locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas during the third quarter of 2026, whilst also confirming the appointment of Brian Wise.
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Mathnasium UK
Mathnasium UK Unveils Major Television Campaign to Support Franchise Network
Mathnasium UK has launched its largest integrated television marketing drive to date, aimed at supporting its expanding education franchise network and tutoring services across the country.
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Domino's
Domino's Franchisees Team Up with Fire Services for Safety Drive
Participating Domino's franchise and corporate locations across the United States have partnered with the National Fire Protection Association to promote domestic fire safety during deliveries.
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Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick Secures Development Deals Across US Northeast
Chicken Salad Chick has agreed franchise development deals across New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia as part of ongoing expansion across the US Northeast.
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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Investor Group Acquires Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Franchising Business
A Quad Cities investment consortium has completed the acquisition of Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, taking over the franchise firm and three company-run sites in Iowa.
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Maintaining Consistency Highlighted as Key Challenge During Franchise Expansion
Sustaining core operational standards during network growth is vital for franchisors, as declining uniformity poses a significant risk to long-term business performance across multi-unit networks.
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Honestly Good Chicken Fingers
Honestly Good Chicken Fingers Forms Partnership for Global Franchise Expansion
Fast-casual restaurant brand Honestly Good Chicken Fingers has partnered with Serruya Private Equity in a joint venture to lead franchise expansion across North America, Asia and the Middle East.
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Whit's Frozen Custard
Amos Durbin Appointed Chief Operating Officer at Whit's Frozen Custard
Whit's Frozen Custard has appointed Amos Durbin as chief operating officer, bringing over twenty years of restaurant and franchise management experience to strengthen operations and support franchise partner growth.
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HTeaO
HTeaO Launches Annual Charity Round-Up Initiative for Breast Cancer Research
Iced tea franchise HTeaO has brought back its October round-up campaign for a sixth year, allowing customers to support breast cancer research through the Ryan Palmer Foundation.
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Potbelly
Potbelly Franchisee Jignesh Patel Receives IFA Franchisee of the Year Award
The International Franchise Association has named Potbelly operator Jignesh Patel a 2026 Franchisee of the Year, recognising his leadership and business development in Austin, Texas.
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Smokey Mo's BBQ
Smokey Mo's BBQ Appoints Von Dawson to Lead Franchise Expansion
Smokey Mo's BBQ has appointed Von Dawson as its Vice President of Franchise Development, tasking him with driving the brand's network growth and regional expansion across Texas.
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Marco's Pizza
Multi-Unit Franchisee Secures Site for New Marco's Pizza in Utah
Franchise operator Rise Harvest has completed a lease agreement to launch a new Marco's Pizza branch in Centerville, Utah, marking its 23rd site with the brand.
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Dave's Hot Chicken
Multi-Unit Dave's Hot Chicken Operator Files for Bankruptcy Protection
A multi-unit Dave's Hot Chicken franchise group operating across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has filed for bankruptcy protection to reorganise its restaurant portfolio.
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BurritoBar USA
BurritoBar USA Signs Master Franchise Agreement for 32 Branches in Nevada
BurritoBar USA has awarded master franchise rights for Nevada to Yamini Patel, with plans to establish 32 new franchised restaurants across the state over the next twenty years.
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Buffalo Wild Wings GO
Buffalo Wild Wings GO Expands with New Harbour View Site in Suffolk
Franchise operator JIA and SIA LLC is launching a Buffalo Wild Wings GO outlet at Harbour View Marketplace in Suffolk, marking the group's second restaurant with the brand.
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HTeaO
HTeaO Introduces Limited-Time Chai Latte Options Across Franchise Network
Iced tea franchise HTeaO has introduced two seasonal chai lattes, available hot or iced across participating stores for a limited period from October.
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Jeff's Bagel Run
Rise Harvest Secures Lease for New Jeff's Bagel Run Site in Utah
Multi-brand franchise firm Rise Harvest has completed a lease agreement to launch a Jeff's Bagel Run branch in Midvale, Utah, with the venue scheduled to open by the conclusion of 2026.
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Swig
Swig Enters Pacific Northwest with Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
Beverage brand Swig has agreed an 11-unit franchise partnership with Summit Management Group to expand into Washington state, with initial openings planned by late 2026.
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Freddy's Signs Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to Expand in Georgia and South Carolina
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has agreed a 10-unit franchise deal with multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to open new locations across Georgia and South Carolina as part of its ongoing US expansion.
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Anytime Fitness
New Franchisees Launch Anytime Fitness in Didcot with Growth Plans
Former corporate professionals Paul and Marcia have launched an Anytime Fitness gym in Didcot following an industry exhibition visit, with plans already underway for additional sites.
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