Emerging Brands
Smallcakes cupcake chain is acquired by The Derbyshire Group
The 180-unit brand, which sells cupcakes and ice cream and is largely owned by franchisees, will be led by a new team as it is prepped for growth.
Operations
The biggest dessert chains in the U.S.
Here are the biggest frozen dessert chains in the country, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.