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QDOBA Plans Over 100 New Franchise Restaurants Across the Southeast and Western U.S.
09/07/2026The #2 Mexican fast-casual franchise brand in the United States just made two major moves in one day. On July 8, 2026, QDOBA Mexican Eats announced a pair of new franchise development agreements covering 50 restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville,…
Sola Salons Reports 300%+ New-Client Growth From mySOLA Powered by Vagaro
08/07/2026Three months after launching mySOLA powered by Vagaro, franchise brand Sola Salons has released initial performance data for the platform serving its 21,000+ independent beauty and wellness professionals. Operators using Vagaro's discovery and promotional tools are reporting new-client growth exceeding…
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Track for 60 Openings and 600 Units in 2026
08/07/2026With more than 580 locations already open across the United States, franchise brand Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is closing in on a significant network milestone. The Wichita-based QSR brand confirmed on July 7, 2026 that it remains on pace…
Woof Gang Bakery Lands New Investor as It Targets 40+ Openings in 2026
07/07/2026Pet care franchising continues to attract private equity attention. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a pet grooming and retail franchise brand with 330 units across 36 states, has closed a minority investment from Boston-based firm Great Hill Partners, adding a…
Jollibee Launches Chicken Nuggets Nationwide as US Expansion Accelerates
06/07/2026Jollibee, the Filipino-founded fast-food franchise concept twice ranked "best fast-food fried chicken in America" by USA Today, added a new product its US lineup on July 2, 2026: Chicken Nuggets, available at all domestic locations from day one. The launch…
Dog Haus Gives Area Directors Equity Stakes in Push Toward 300 Locations
06/07/2026Dog Haus, the fast-casual franchise brand built around gourmet hot dogs, burgers, and sausages, is overhauling how it structures franchisee relationships. The brand has launched a network of 15 area directors across dedicated territories, each receiving equity stakes and board…
Jersey Mike’s Files for IPO: Blackstone-Backed Chain Submits S-1 to the SEC
03/07/2026With over 2,800 locations and average unit volumes of $1.4 million, Jersey Mike's Subs has taken a decisive step toward the public markets. The Blackstone-backed sandwich chain filed a Form S-1 prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on…
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…
SPENGA Rejoins Franchise FastLane to Fuel Its Next Phase of National Growth
30/06/2026The U.S. fitness industry is projected to generate $50 billion in annual revenue by 2030, and boutique concepts are positioned at the center of that growth. SPENGA, a multi-discipline fitness brand combining cycling, strength training, and yoga in a single…
Southpaw Acquires 43 Ohio Taco Bells, Portfolio Climbs to 180 Units
30/06/2026With Taco Bell, the Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant franchise brand operated by Yum! Brands, posting systemwide average unit volumes above $2 million, multi-brand operator Southpaw has moved to deepen its footprint in the franchise concept. Co-founded by Judd and Erica Spector…
