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Taco John’s Builds Infrastructure for Continued Momentum in 2026

Taco John’s, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, is entering 2026 with renewed momentum after a year of disciplined growth, operational investment, and continued franchisee collaboration. Following a strategic year focused on reinforcing system health and performance, the brand is advancing a targeted growth agenda centered on nontraditional development, improved unit economics, and expanded franchisee support. Disciplined […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

MilkShake Factory Opens in Roswell, Georgia

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is expanding its footprint in Georgia with the opening of its newest Atlanta-area location in Roswell. The new store officially opens on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 920 Woodstock Rd., Suite 220, Roswell, GA 30075. To celebrate, the Roswell MilkShake Factory will […]

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Fast Food, Finance, Franchising, Growth, News, Story

1,100-Unit Operator KBP Brands Continues Rapid Expansion with Multi-State Sonic Acquisition

KBP Brands, one of the largest franchisee organizations in the U.S., just became even bigger. The 1,100-plus-unit group announced Monday that it acquired 78 more Sonic restaurants across Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. KBP now has 164 Sonic stores in eight states, making it the fourth-largest Sonic franchisee in the world. It marks […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Chicken Salad Chick Opens Eighth Colorado Restaurant

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its eighth restaurant in Colorado, located at 5322 DTC Boulevard in Greenwood Village. Built in the Denver Tech Center (DTC) – a premier business, financial and technology hub – the restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, March 4, where the first 100 guests in line […]

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

Domino’s Eyes $20 Billion in U.S. Sales as it Widens Gap with Pizza Competitors

Domino’s CEO Russell Weiner is aware of the current narrative that the QSR pizza category is “challenged and declining.” The message has been pushed by some of the largest media outlets in the country. In late December, the New York Times posted “People Are Ordering Smaller Pizzas and Fewer Toppings. What Does That Tell Us?” […]

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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News, Story, Women in Restaurant Leadership

Taco Bell North America President Meg Farren on Growth, Innovation, and What Comes Next

After 20 years in London—raising two children and leading KFC’s U.K. and Ireland division—it was time for Meg Farren to come back stateside. The move was more than geographic. It meant uprooting her family, managing what she calls “life admin” and big emotions, and stepping into her biggest role yet: president of Taco Bell North […]

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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News, Story, Women in Restaurant Leadership

Taco Bell North America President Meg Farren on Growth, Innovation, and What Comes Next

After 20 years in London—raising two children and leading KFC’s U.K. and Ireland division—it was time for Meg Farren to come back stateside. The move was more than geographic. It meant uprooting her family, managing what she calls “life admin” and big emotions, and stepping into her biggest role yet: president of Taco Bell North […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

la Madeleine Enters 2026 with Strength and Momentum

French-inspired bakery and café la Madeleine enters 2026 with growing momentum, following significant development tied to the successful first year of its Ignite the Joy strategic plan. Throughout 2025, the brand refined its identity, simplified execution and advanced guest-informed innovation to elevate the everyday experience with greater consistency across the system. The progress reflects CEO and President John Dillon’s […]

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Fast Food, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Mickey’s Deli to Open Second Location in North Redondo Beach, California

A beloved South Bay staple is writing its next chapter. After more than seven decades of serving the community, Mickey’s Deli is expanding its legacy with a second location in North Redondo Beach, opening at 2714 Artesia Blvd. The new deli represents more than just a new address, it’s a continuation of a family story that began in […]

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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News, Story

16 Handles Proves Frozen Yogurt Category is Alive and Well

16 Handles CEO Neil Hershman has seen the news on frozen yogurt being a stale category. He doesn’t entirely disagree. As he says, “Perceptions are based on some level of reality.” Hershman saw legacy brands maintain the status quo. There was a refusal to evolve, meet cultural shifts, or deploy any engaging marketing. At the […]

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