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Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchise Group Raises Funds for Veterans Through USA Cares Partnership
13/07/2026The US franchise sector strengthened its connection to veterans' causes in early July 2026 as the franchise brand Dave's Hot Chicken and its multi-unit franchise operator CW Strong Restaurants launched a two-week customer round-up campaign across 18 locations in California,…
Can You Open a Sweetgreen Restaurant in the U.S.?
07/07/2026Sweetgreen has built one of the most recognizable brands in fast-casual dining, with over 140 company-owned locations serving salads, grain bowls, and warm plates made from locally sourced produce. The brand does not offer franchise opportunities: every restaurant in its…
Grasons Named to Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top Franchises Under $100,000
07/07/2026Recognition in Entrepreneur magazine's annual franchise rankings draws consistent attention from prospective franchisees and industry observers. Grasons, an estate sale and business liquidation franchise brand, has been named to the publication's 2026 Top Franchises Under $100,000 list. Part of the…
Can You Open a Trader Joe’s Store in the U.S. ?
06/07/2026Trader Joe's ranks among the most recognizable grocery chains in the United States, with more than 600 store locations and a following built on private-label products, competitive prices, and a curated in-store experience. For entrepreneurs drawn to the brand's model,…
The Starbucks You Can Only Reach Through a Military Checkpoint — and 120,000 People Have Made the Trip
03/07/2026To get a coffee at this Starbucks, you pass through a military checkpoint, board a shuttle, and look out over North Korea. More than 120,000 people have done exactly that since the location opened in November 2024 — making it…
How to Set Up a Handyman Business in the U.S. in 2026: Costs, Licenses & Step-by-Step Guide
30/06/2026The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the United States employs approximately 1.4 million general maintenance and repair workers. As of May 2024, the median annual wage was $48,620, and around 159,800 job openings are expected each year through…
Jersey Mike’s Dethrones Chick-fil-A as America’s Top QSR in 2026 ACSI Survey
29/06/2026Jersey Mike's franchise brand has claimed the top spot in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index, posting a score of 84 and ending Chick-fil-A's unbroken 11-year run as America's favorite quick-service restaurant. The result marks a milestone for the sandwich…
Can You Open an In-N-Out Burger Restaurant in the U.S.?
26/06/2026From a single drive-thru hamburger stand in Baldwin Park, California, In-N-Out Burger has grown to more than 400 restaurants across the Southwest and beyond, with a fan base that lines up wherever a new location opens. That popularity raises a…
Founders Table Acquires Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Expanding Fast-Casual Portfolio to 200+ Locations
25/06/2026Founders Table Restaurant Group, the fast-casual platform behind Chopt, Dos Toros, Field Trip, and Protein Bar, announced on June 24 the acquisition of Hopdoddy Burger Bar, an Austin-based chain with 47 locations and $138 million in system sales. The acquisition…
On the Border Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy After Closing All Corporate Stores
25/06/2026Founded in Dallas in 1982, On the Border has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation after closing its last 28 corporate restaurants on June 12. The Mexican casual-dining franchise brand, which once operated 166 locations across the U.S., collapsed under…
