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Meritage Gets Court Approval to Close Up to 60 More Wendy’s
30/10/2026A federal bankruptcy judge has cleared Meritage Hospitality Group to close up to 60 more Wendy's franchise restaurants by November 13. The ruling comes in the same week that Flynn Group, which operates more than 340 Wendy's of its own,…
Wingstop Cuts Its 2026 Outlook for a Third Time and Looks to India
30/10/2026Wingstop lowered its 2026 domestic same-store sales outlook for the third time this year on October 28, now projecting a decline of 6.5% to 7%. The chicken wing franchise brand also trimmed its unit growth target and named India as…
Burger King Extends US Remodel Deadline to 2030 as Average Franchisee Profit Sits at $125,000 Per Year
29/10/2026Burger King has extended its US restaurant remodel deadline from 2028 to approximately 2030, with Tom Curtis, president of Burger King US, disclosing that average store-level profit across the franchise system stands at roughly $125,000 per year. The stated threshold…
Wendy’s Receives $7.35-Per-Share Take-Private Bid From Trian Fund Management and Flynn Group
29/10/2026A consortium including Trian Fund Management, the Flynn Group, and two unnamed private equity firms submitted a non-binding offer on October 28, 2026, to acquire franchise brand Wendy's at $7.35 per share. The proposal carries an approximately 20% premium over…
Two Guys, No Truck: Labor-Only Moving Concept Files Its First Franchise Registration in Illinois
28/10/2026A moving company that operates without trucks filed its first franchise registration in Illinois in September 2026, bringing a labor-only model to the U.S. franchise market at a total entry investment that ranges from $56,500 to $65,500. Two Guys, No…
AES Restaurant Group Becomes the World’s Largest Arby’s Franchisee
28/10/2026An Indiana-based franchise operator has reached the top of the Arby's restaurant franchise system. AES Restaurant Group, headquartered in Zionsville, completed an acquisition in October 2026 that makes it the single largest Arby's franchisee in the world, according to a…
Hilton Reports Record Q3 2026 Results and Transfers Its Listing to Nasdaq
28/10/2026Hilton Worldwide posted net income of $536 million for the third quarter of 2026, a 27% increase from the same period in 2025, while simultaneously announcing the transfer of its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq,…
Fit Body Forever Files in 11 States: Senior Fitness Franchise Prepares National Launch
27/10/2026The operator behind one of America's established group fitness franchises is launching a dedicated senior concept at a scale that signals a serious national rollout. Fit Body Forever, the 60-plus fitness brand developed by Fit Body Boot Camp, filed for…
Scenthound Brings on Veterinarian Franchisee for 20-Unit East Coast Expansion
27/10/2026A licensed veterinarian with more than 18 years of franchise experience has signed a 20-unit development agreement with Scenthound, the dog wellness franchise brand in Jupiter, Florida. Dr. Jaime Pickett will open locations in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Richmond,…
Guac Mexi Grill Announces 95-Unit U.S. Franchise Deal, Targeting the Southeast
27/10/2026A Canadian fast-casual Tex-Mex franchise brand is entering the American market for the first time. Guac Mexi Grill, which has built a network of more than 55 franchise restaurants across Canada since 2016, announced a 95-unit U.S. development agreement on…
