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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…
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…
