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Corner Bakery Cafe Announces New Ownership of Location in Glenview, Illinois

Corner Bakery Cafe continues to build momentum in its franchise growth strategy with new ownership at its Glenview, Illinois location. Chad and Brittany Moore have taken ownership of the Corner Bakery Cafe in Glenview, bringing years of hospitality experience and a strong commitment to community engagement.  The Moore family brings an extensive background in the […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, Fast Food, Franchising, News, Operations, Women in Restaurant Leadership

Kayla Edidin Named COO of Multi-Concept Franchisee Red Door Brands

Kayla Edidin, former Vice President of Franchise Development for Mike’s Red Tacos, has been named Chief Operating Officer of Red Door Brands. Following a record-setting 2025, during which Edidin led Mike’s Red Tacos to sell more than 200 franchises in its first year, Edidin has now been tapped to grow Red Door Brands, a Knoxville-based […]

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Franchise Now Unveils AI-Powered Platform to Cut Franchise Funding Timelines

Franchise Now, a franchise funding firm dedicated to accelerating the franchise lending process, announced the launch of their DreamStart Funding Program – a revolutionary approach designed to drastically reduce the traditional waiting period for borrowers. Operating under the basic assumption that “time kills deals,” Franchise Now has developed and launched a scalable, AI-powered funding and […]

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CRISP & GREEN to Open in Savage, Minnesota

CRISP & GREEN, a fast-casual dining destination known for its convenient, chef-crafted and health-focused menu, is continuing its strong momentum in its home state with the opening of a new restaurant in Savage, Minnesota. The location marks the brand’s 21st in Minnesota, its largest and most established market. The Savage opening reinforces CRISP & GREEN’s strong local following […]

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Franchising, Legal, News

Coalition of Franchisee Associations Announces Support of Virginia House Bill 69 and Senate Bill 240

The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) announced its strong support for the passage of Virginia House Bill 69 and Senate Bill 240, landmark legislation that prohibits non-compete clauses in franchise agreements across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bills were signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger and will take effect on July 1, 2026. This […]

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Nothing Bundt Cakes to Open 800th Restaurant in Bakersfield, California

Nothing Bundt Cakes has officially reached a major milestone as it opens the doors to its 800th bakery today, April 15, showcasing continued expansion across the United States and Canada as guest demand and franchise development continue to drive the brand’s footprint. Founded in 1997, the Dallas-based brand has grown from a single bakery into the […]

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Crisp & Green to Open Another Location in Omaha, Nebraska

CRISP & GREEN, the fast-casual dining destination known for its convenient, chef-crafted and health-focused menu, is strengthening its Nebraska presence with the opening of a second Omaha restaurant on April 24. The new West Omaha location builds on the success of the brand’s Dodge Street restaurant, which opened in 2021 and has established a strong local following.  “Omaha has proven to be […]

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Blaze Pizza Announces Opening of Latest L.A. Location

Blaze Pizza announced the opening of its newest Los Angeles location at 4550 W Pico Blvd, Suite C302, Los Angeles, CA 90019. The restaurant marks the 33rd Blaze Pizza franchise location for veteran operator Reza Medali, president of SoCal Blazers group, continuing the brand’s strong growth across Southern California. To celebrate, the new location will host a Free Pizza Day […]

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Report: Papa Johns and Pizza Hut Near Potential Take-Private Deals

Papa Johns and Pizza Hut are reportedly getting closer to being sold, according to Reuters. In both cases, a solidified deal would take the companies private. Pizza Hut has traded on the stock market since 1972, while Papa Johns has been public for nearly 33 years. For Papa Johns, the interest comes from Irth Capital […]

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PrimoHoagies Names Angela Coppler SVP of Development

PrimoHoagies, the award-winning Italian specialty sandwich franchise known for its authentic hoagies, premium ingredients, and 30+ year heritage, recently announced the appointment of Angela Coppler as Senior Vice President of Development. The move signals a deliberate evolution in the brand’s growth strategy, focusing on disciplined, performance-driven national scaling designed to attract sophisticated multi-unit operators and investors. […]

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