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Rock N’ Roll Sushi Makes Its Michigan Debut in Taylor
12/06/2026Franchise unit transfers are a well-established route into franchise ownership in the United States. At a Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. Army veteran Michael Cheong-Leen took over as franchisee in March 2026 and has since rolled out a…
Joe & The Juice Moves Into Fort Lauderdale With New Permit Filing
11/06/2026Joe & The Juice, the Copenhagen-founded fresh juice and coffee chain with more than 500 locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation for…
Dog Haus and Keurig Dr Pepper Launch First-of-Its-Kind Beverage Platform
11/06/2026Dog Haus, the fast-casual franchise brand founded in 2010 in Pasadena, California, announced a national partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper spanning five beverage categories: fountain, packaged beverages, coffee, energy, and bar programs, with takeout and delivery channels also included. The…
How to Open a Daycare in the US in 2026: Costs, Licensing & Step-by-Step Guide
08/06/2026The U.S. child care market generated roughly $65 billion in revenue in 2024 and is projected to reach $109 billion by 2033. With about 12.3 million children under five enrolled in regular care arrangements, the daycare sector remains one of…
Inspire Brands Files Confidentially for IPO, Eyes Up to $2 Billion
08/06/2026Inspire Brands, the restaurant conglomerate behind Dunkin', Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Jimmy John's, filed confidentially with the SEC for an initial public offering in May 2026. With more than 33,300 locations worldwide and $33.4 billion in annual system…
FAT Brands Bankruptcy Sale Approved: Four Buyers Share a $1 Billion Portfolio
04/06/2026After defaulting on more than $1.3 billion in debt and entering Chapter 11 proceedings in January 2026, franchise company FAT Brands has cleared its final legal hurdle. A Texas bankruptcy court has approved the sale of its entire restaurant portfolio…
Pizza Hut Franchisee Sues for $100 Million, Blaming Mandatory AI for Delivery Collapse at 111 Locations
28/05/2026A major Pizza Hut franchisee is seeking $100 million in damages from the chain and its parent company Yum! Brands, alleging that a mandatory AI delivery system triggered "cascading operational breakdowns" across more than 110 locations in the Northeast. The…
The Second Season: Carlos Boozer on Entrepreneurship, Franchising, and Beyond
10/05/2026Before the boardrooms and business meetings, there was the basketball court. After 13 seasons in the NBA and two All-Star selections, Carlos Boozer retired in 2017 and entered a new arena: entrepreneurship. L’Express Franchise had the honor to speak with…
How to Start a Senior Care Business in the U.S.
29/04/2026The market and demand for senior care in the U.S. is vast; there are approximately 61.2 million adults aged 65 and older, and this number is projected to grow to 82 million by 2050. Alongside an older demographic, there is…
Can You Open a CAVA Franchise? Costs, Model, and What to Know
15/04/2026The Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant market has been hot in recent years, especially following the success of Southwestern chains like Chipotle and Moe’s Southwest Grill. As health and weight loss increasingly occupy the cultural conversation, consumers and investors alike love the…
