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True Food Kitchen Files Chapter 11 With $42 Million in Debt and 12 Locations Closed
19/10/2026True Food Kitchen, the health-focused casual dining chain founded in Phoenix in 2008 by integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early October 2026. The filing came after 12 of…
Starbucks Officially Rules Out Chipotle Acquisition
16/10/2026Three weeks after the Financial Times reported that Starbucks was exploring a takeover of Chipotle Mexican Grill, the coffee chain's leadership put the speculation to rest. A company spokesperson confirmed on October 12 that no acquisition is planned, closing the…
Savory Fund Closes Oversubscribed $201.5 Million Fund III to Scale Emerging Restaurant Brands
15/10/2026Private equity firm Savory Fund has closed its third restaurant investment vehicle at $201.5 million, surpassing its stated $200 million target. The fund targets profitable, founder-led restaurant concepts at the early growth stage and has already deployed roughly 35% of…
Starbucks Eyes Chipotle: A Potential $80 Billion Deal That Could Change American Franchising
09/10/2026Starbucks has officially denied any plans to acquire Chipotle. A company spokesperson confirmed on October 12: "I can confirm for you we are not buying Chipotle." Read our follow-up article. Starbucks is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Chipotle Mexican Grill…
Senate Confirms Sonderling as Secretary of Labor: Franchise Joint Employer Rule Holds
02/10/2026The US Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as the 31st Secretary of Labor on September 30, 2026, in a 47-41 vote, ending a six-month period in which he had served in an acting capacity after his predecessor resigned in April. The…
Jobs That Won’t Be Replaced by AI in the U.S. in 2026
01/10/2026The U.S. economy is projected to add 5.9 million jobs between 2025 and 2035, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while artificial intelligence reshapes office, media and computer roles. Jobs that won't be replaced by AI tend to share…
New SBA Lending Rules for Franchise Acquisitions Take Effect October 1, 2026
28/09/2026New SBA lending rules taking effect October 1, 2026, will raise the financial requirements for franchise financing and acquisition deals involving existing franchise brands across the United States. Under SOP 50 10 8.1, debt-service coverage thresholds increase for change-of-ownership transactions,…
Trump Administration Backs American Franchise Act as 2026 Priority
24/09/2026The Trump administration has declared the American Franchise Act a legislative priority for 2026, with a senior White House official calling publicly for passage before year-end at the annual IFA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. The bill would establish a…
Opus Training Platform: How It Helps Franchises Streamline Training and Operations
22/09/2026Franchise networks hire, train and replace frontline staff continuously, often across dozens of independently owned locations. Opus is a New York software company that sells a mobile training platform built for that workforce, and it joined the International Franchise Association…
How to Start a Juice Bar and Smoothie Business in the U.S. in 2026: Costs, Licenses & Step-by-Step Guide
22/09/2026The juice bar industry has grown 5.3% annually over the past five years, reaching roughly 5,700 establishments. With average profit margins near 5% and rising demand for functional beverages, this guide explores the costs, licenses, operational steps, and franchise opportunities…
