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Dunkin’ Returns to Puerto Rico in 2027 via New Franchise Partnership
01/09/2026Dunkin', the coffee and doughnut chain that now counts more than 10,000 locations in the United States, is set to return to Puerto Rico in 2027 after a decade-long absence. Parent company Inspire Brands has signed a development agreement with…
Wendy’s Brings In Ex-McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan to Lead Brand Turnaround
01/09/2026Wendy's has named Tariq Hassan as its new chief marketing and customer growth officer, a position created as part of the chain's turnaround plan. Hassan, who previously served as chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald's, takes over from…
McDonald’s Franchisees Flag Falling Profits as Remodel Costs Loom
01/09/2026A National Owners Association survey of more than 100 McDonald's franchisees finds that 95% saw store-level profitability fall in the first quarter of 2026, and 97% say the chain's current plan is not improving their cash flow. The results arrive…
Trian Steps Back From Wendy’s as CEO Bob Wright Leads Turnaround Amid Declining Traffic
31/08/2026Trian Fund Management has no current plans to pursue a Wendy's acquisition, per Reuters, pulling back from reports earlier this month that Nelson Peltz was assembling a buyout group. The retreat puts the turnaround of the Wendy’s franchise brand squarely…
Dutch Bros and 7 Brew Head to Court-Supervised Auction for 65 Former Salad & Go Locations
31/08/2026The bankruptcy of Salad & Go has put 65 drive-thru leases across four states up for grabs, sparking a bidding war between two of the fastest-growing beverage chains in the US. Dutch Bros and 7 Brew, both franchise brands, are…
Bonchon to Be Acquired by Serruya Private Equity and Minor Foods in Split-Market Deal
28/08/2026Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon has agreed to a split-market acquisition: Serruya Private Equity will take over the brand's operations in the Americas, while Minor Foods will own all other territories. The transaction, announced in August 2026, covers roughly 500…
Papa Johns Transfers 28 Orlando Restaurants to Franchisee Wade Oney
28/08/2026Papa John's International transferred 28 corporate-owned restaurants in the greater Orlando area to established franchisee Wade Oney on August 25, 2026, advancing the brand's multi-year refranchising initiative. Oney and his franchise organizations, which opened 10 new locations across Central and…
Friendly Fire Raises $4.7 Million and Sets Its Sights on Florida and Texas
27/08/2026A Croatian gaming cafe franchise is entering the American market. Friendly Fire, which has built a network of more than 100 locations across Europe under a franchise model, closed a $4.7 million Series A from Zagreb-based venture firm AYMO Ventures…
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…
