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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…
The Flying Biscuit Cafe Signs a New Franchise Agreement in South Nashville
08/09/2026The all-day breakfast and brunch sector continued its Tennessee expansion on September 7, 2026, as The Flying Biscuit Cafe signed a new franchise agreement for South Nashville with entrepreneur Shreya Patel. The deal deepens the Atlanta-born brand's footprint in one…
Pancheros Mexican Grill Opens Its Third Iowa Location in Waukee
08/09/2026A husband-and-wife franchisee team with roots in the Des Moines market opened their third Pancheros Mexican Grill on September 8, 2026, in Waukee, Iowa, a fast-growing suburb southwest of the state capital. The opening marks a decade of multi-unit ownership…
Planet Fitness Reopens Franchise Development to New Investors After a 10-Year Pause
07/09/2026Planet Fitness has begun offering area development agreements to new franchisee candidates for the first time in more than a decade, marking a significant shift in the expansion strategy of one of the largest fitness franchise brands in the United…
