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Wendy’s Minions & Monsters Drive-Thru: How One Location Generated a National Marketing Coup
22/06/2026On June 11, 2026, the franchise brand Wendy's ran a one-location drive-thru activation in Norwalk, California, ahead of its national Minions & Monsters campaign. The event generated seven-hour wait times and went viral on TikTok before the national menu even…
Cruise Planners Scores 99/100 in Franchisee Satisfaction, Lands Dual National Recognition
18/06/2026Franchisee satisfaction has become one of the most scrutinized metrics in franchise evaluation, and Cruise Planners just received two of the sector's most visible endorsements in a single week. On June 17, 2026, the nation's largest home-based travel agency franchise…
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans Lands 7-Unit Deal in Central Kentucky’s Convenience Store Market
18/06/2026The beverage category inside convenience stores has become one of the fastest-growing segments in US retail food service. On June 17, 2026, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans announced a 7-unit license agreement with Estepp Energy, a family-owned operator of more…
Zaxby’s Names Russell Holland Chief Development Officer as National Expansion Accelerates
15/06/2026Zaxby's, the fast-casual chicken franchise brand, has confirmed Russell Holland as its permanent Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. Holland, who stepped in as interim CDO in February 2026 following the brand's 1,000th restaurant opening, brings nearly 20 years of real…
Nothing Bundt Cakes Activates Its 821-Unit Network for America’s 250th Birthday
12/06/2026The United States turns 250 this July 4th, and national franchise networks are moving quickly to capitalize on the milestone. Nothing Bundt Cakes, the bakery chain with 821 locations across the country, has launched a summer lineup of patriotic products…
Army Veteran Leads Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise Turnaround in Tacoma
12/06/2026Franchise unit transfers are a well-established route into franchise ownership in the United States. Franchise brand Dickey's Barbecue Pit saw U.S. Army veteran Michael Cheong-Leen take over its Tacoma, Washington, location in March 2026. Since becoming franchisee, he has introduced…
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…
