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Starbucks Eyes Chipotle: A Potential $80 Billion Deal That Could Change American Franchising
09/10/2026Starbucks is reportedly exploring the acquisition of Chipotle Mexican Grill in a deal financial analysts estimate at more than $80 billion. The transaction, if completed, would rank among the largest restaurant industry deals in U.S. history and, for the first…
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…
Can You Open an Insomnia Cookies Store in the U.S. in 2026?
16/09/2026Insomnia Cookies passed its 350th location in November 2025 and projects more than 75 openings in 2026. Not one of them will be sold to a franchisee. The late-night cookie chain has no franchise program in the United States, and…
Casey’s Erases the CEFCO Brand as US Convenience Store Consolidation Reshapes the Market
14/09/2026Casey's General Stores is erasing the CEFCO brand from 198 convenience store locations across the southern United States, the latest chapter in a wave of consolidation that is rapidly concentrating the US c-store market in the hands of a few…
Sparkle Grooming Secures $6 Million After Selling Over 600 Franchises in Two Years
10/09/2026Dog grooming franchise Sparkle Grooming Co. has secured $6 million in financing led by Companion Fund, a venture capital vehicle managed by Digitalis Ventures in partnership with Mars Petcare. The round follows two years during which the brand sold more…
