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Joint Employer Rule: Where Are We Now?

The National Labor Relations Board rescinded its rule to assess joint employment relationships in February and returned to a previous standard that imposes heightened requirements on employees to establish an employment relationship under U.S. labor law. The change should benefit restaurant industry owners and managers because employees of fast-casual or quick-serve franchisees will have more […]

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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Franchisee Plans More Openings in South Carolina

Harris Mullis, owner-operator of the Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is accelerating the brand’s expansion across the state with plans to open six new locations.  Mullis reopened the Rock Hill location in 2010, which was originally established in the late 1970s, and has since transformed it into a high-performing restaurant. Building […]

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Shipley Donuts Reopens Orlando Location Under New Ownership

Shipley Donuts, founded in 1936 and now the nation’s largest and oldest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, will host a grand reopening under new ownership and management by Virentes Hospitality for its Orlando shop on Friday, March 27, at 2255 S. Semoran Blvd., near Orlando Executive Airport and Orlando International Airport. The festivities kick […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, Franchising, News

16 Handles Hires Patti Carr as VP of Operations and Donna Coupe as VP of Training

16 Handles, the upscale frozen yogurt and dessert franchise known for its modern design and viral flavors, has named Patti Carr as its new Vice President of Operations and Donna Coupe as its new Vice President of Training. The new hires come at a pivotal moment for the brand, following its highest-growth year to date in 2025 and building on multiple franchise […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Penn Station Opens New Location in Union, Kentucky

Penn Station East Coast Subs, the fast-casual sandwich franchise known for its craveable variety of made-to-order hot and cold subs, fresh-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade, is excited to welcome a new location in Northern Kentucky. Conveniently located at 9124 US-42 in Union (41091), the new store is across the street from Kroger in a busy retail corridor.   Owned […]

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Krispy Kreme Advances Turnaround Plan With $90M Refranchising Transaction

Krispy Kreme, Inc. announced continued progress on its turnaround plan to deleverage the balance sheet and drive sustainable, profitable growth through refranchising, a key component of the plan. WKS Restaurant Group Increases Stake in Western U.S. Joint Venture and Expands Footprint On March 23, 2026, Krispy Kreme completed a transaction with its joint venture partner, WKS […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, News, Outside Insights, Story

What Mediterranean Franchising Gets Right—and Wrong—As the Category

Mediterranean cuisine has quietly crossed an important threshold. What was once viewed as a niche, coastal-inspired segment has become one of the most enduring growth categories in fast casual. More than 20 countries identify Mediterranean cuisine as part of their home culinary heritage, which gives the category unusual depth, diversity, and cultural credibility. This isn’t […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Chicken Salad Chick Opens in Duncan, South Carolina

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its 17th restaurant in South Carolina. The new location is at 1705 East Main Street in Duncan and features a convenient drive-thru. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, April 7, when the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*.   During the grand opening week, guests can expect […]

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Finance, Franchising, News

ZJD and Branded Hospitality Launch F&B Capital to Serve Franchise Community

ZJD, a strategic investment group featuring the industry veterans behind Fishman PR and Franchise Elevator PR, and Branded Capital Solutions, a subsidiary of Branded Hospitality, announced today the formation of F&B Capital, a new capital markets firm focused on advising and supporting concepts across the franchise ecosystem. Formed as a joint venture partnership, F&B Capital […]

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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News, pizza, Story

Marco’s Pizza Eyes High-Quality Expansion With New Franchise Growth Leader

Marco’s Pizza is entering a pivotal phase of growth and doubling down on a disciplined, franchise-first strategy to expands across the U.S. and international markets. To help lead that charge, the brand appointed Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth. The industry veteran brings nearly three decades of franchise development experience, having scaled brands to […]

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