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Pizza Hut Drops “Pizza” From Its Name and Launches a Josh Allen Campaign Ahead of Ownership Transfer
26/08/2026Pizza Hut is temporarily operating under the name "Hut" through August 31, 2026, dropping the word "pizza" from its identity in a wordplay stunt tied to the NFL season. A national campaign featuring Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen rolled out…
Franchise C-Suite Roundup: A Wave of Leadership Changes Hits US Networks in Q3 2026
26/08/2026A wave of senior leadership appointments swept through the US franchise sector during the third quarter of 2026, spanning fitness, home care, casual dining, and restaurant development. A monthly executive hiring roundup published by Franchising.com on August 25 catalogued dozens…
Twisted Egg Shack Signs 60-Unit Texas Franchise Deal With 1836 Brands
26/08/2026The breakfast-and-lunch QSR sector drew a major area development commitment on August 24, 2026, when fast food franchise brand The Twisted Egg Shack announced an exclusive agreement to open more than 60 restaurants across Texas with operators Joey Eguia and…
Jack in the Box Names Taco Bell Veteran Taylor Montgomery as President, Setting Up CEO Succession
25/08/2026Fast-food franchise Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) operates approximately 2,115 restaurants across 25 states, Mexico and Guam, and has been navigating a leadership transition since earlier in 2026. On August 20, the San Diego-based franchise chain announced the appointment…
Bojangles Signs Four-Unit Deal in Norfolk, Including Its First Military Base Restaurant
25/08/2026Non-traditional venues (military bases, airport terminals, transit stations) are attracting QSR brands looking to reach captive, high-traffic audiences. Bojangles, the Charlotte-born franchise brand built on scratch-made biscuits and Southern-style chicken, signed a four-unit development agreement in Norfolk, Virginia, with Faber,…
Franchise for Sale: Find the Right Franchise Opportunity
25/08/2026The International Franchise Association projects 845,000 franchise establishments across the United States in 2026, employing 8.9 million people and producing $921.4 billion in output. That footprint sustains a steady market of franchises for sale, from brand-new territories offered by franchisors…
IFA, Canada and Mexico Create North America’s First Trilateral Franchise Cooperation Agreement
24/08/2026For the first time in their histories, the three national franchise associations of North America have formalized their relationship. The International Franchise Association (US), the Canadian Franchise Association, and Mexico's Asociacion Mexicana de Franquicias signed a Trilateral Cooperation Agreement on…
Real Closes $880 Million RE/MAX Acquisition, Forming a 145,000-Agent Franchise Network
24/08/2026The US real estate franchise sector reached a turning point on August 24, 2026, as Real Brokerage Inc. completed its $880 million acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings. The combined company, now operating as Real REMAX Group Inc., brings together one of…
Big Blue Swim School Relaunches Franchise Program After Two-Year Pause
20/08/2026The US youth aquatics market is generating renewed interest in the franchise model as demand for structured swim instruction continues to climb. Big Blue Swim School, a growing franchise brand that has nearly tripled its national pool count in three…
Perkins and the City of Dixon Launch a Joint Incentive Package to Recruit a New Franchisee
20/08/2026A rare public-private franchise recruitment deal emerged from Illinois on August 19, 2026. The City of Dixon announced it is partnering with Perkins Restaurant & Bakery to attract a new franchisee through a two-part incentive package: reduced property taxes on…
