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LeBron James Takes Equity Stake in Mike’s Red Tacos as Franchise Commitments Top 300
16/09/2026LeBron James has taken a direct equity stake in Mike's Red Tacos, a Los Angeles-based taco franchise concept operating three corporate locations with more than 300 franchise development commitments already signed. The announcement, made public on September 15, positions James…
Jersey Mike’s Q2 2026: System Sales Hit $1.21 Billion and Management Sets a $2 Million AUV Target
15/09/2026Jersey Mike's reported its first quarterly results as a publicly traded company on September 9, 2026. System-wide sales rose 10% in Q2 to approximately $1.21 billion, same-store sales increased 2.3% year-over-year, and management laid out a long-term target of $2…
IFA Advocacy Summit 2026: American Franchise Act Reaches 142 Co-Sponsors
15/09/2026The 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit opened September 14 in Washington, D.C., bringing more than 400 franchise industry leaders to Capitol Hill at a pivotal moment for federal legislation. The central agenda: the American Franchise Act, a bipartisan bill with 142…
Domino’s Franchisee Closes 13 Northern Ohio Locations Without Filing for Bankruptcy
14/09/2026A Domino's Pizza franchisee operating 13 restaurants in Northern Ohio abruptly closed all of them, with no bankruptcy filing on record. Mile High Pizza Company LLC, operated by franchisee Anthony Satterwhite, shuttered the locations without public explanation. Domino's Pizza Inc.…
Authentic Restaurant Brands Secures $325 Million Investment to Expand Its Regional Franchise Portfolio
11/09/2026Authentic Restaurant Brands, the Austin-based operator of several regional restaurant brands and franchise concepts, including Pollo Tropical, Primanti Bros., P.J. Whelihan's, Mambo Seafood and Tavern in the Square, has secured a $325 million capital package from London-based alternative asset manager…
WOWorks Launches Three-Tier Franchise Incentive Program
11/09/2026WOWorks, the multi-brand platform behind several franchise restaurant brands, including Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, Barberitos, Zoup! Eatery and The Simple Greek, launched a three-tier franchise incentive program on September 10, 2026. The program adjusts fees and royalties by…
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…
QDOBA Signs 17-Unit Development Agreement in San Diego County
10/09/2026QDOBA Mexican Eats has signed a 17-unit development agreement in San Diego County with Hyperion Brands LLC, a local multi-unit operator. Announced on September 9, 2026, the deal is the second major California franchise agreement the brand has signed this…
C&M Foods Group Acquires 14 Popeyes Locations from GPS Hospitality After Creditor Takeover
09/09/2026C&M Foods Group has entered the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise system by acquiring 14 restaurants from GPS Hospitality Ventures, a multi-brand operator that has been selling off assets after its bondholders took control of the company in mid-2026 following a…
Grube Crosses 100-Unit Milestone with 25 Buffalo Wild Wings from Inspire Brands
09/09/2026Illinois multi-unit operator Grube has acquired 25 Buffalo Wild Wings sports bars directly from parent company Inspire Brands, pushing its traditional portfolio past 100 locations. The transaction closes as Inspire prepares a potential public offering and continues offloading corporate-held units…
