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After tripling in unit count in 2022, Everytable plans to pick up the pace

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 20, 2022

Another 75 units are planned next year, and the first class of Social Equity Franchisees prepares for ownership.

Financing

A former Quiznos franchisee comes back to the brand

 By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 15, 2022

Parish Patel left in 2015 as the sandwich chain collapsed. His return is part of a hopeful new era for Quiznos.

Financing

Largest Jack in the Box franchisee makes strategic investment in fast-casual Nick the Greek

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 12, 2022

The founding team retains a minority stake and will continue running the growing 48-unit gyro-and-souvlaki franchise concept.

Financing

Franchise brands push growth even as the market gets tougher

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2022

Margins are thinning and lending is tightening. But franchise brands continue to push growth, and many are finding success recruiting new operators.

Financing

Why companies should, or should not, franchise their business

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Gary Occhiogrosso, founder of Franchise Growth Solutions, joins the podcast this week to talk about franchising.

Financing

McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept in Texas

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2022

The burger giant is testing a small-format restaurant in Fort Worth. Its centerpiece is a conveyor system that delivers food to a mobile-order lane.

Financing

Planning to open restaurants in Canada? Check your trademarks

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 01, 2022

A single company in Edmonton has applied to register trademarks for numerous names of U.S. brands, highlighting concerns of "trademark squatting." Here's what brands should do to protect themselves.

Financing

Here's why the nation's largest restaurant franchisee is branching into hotels

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 30, 2022

Greg Flynn sees opportunity in a number of franchising-based businesses. Lodging is just one of them. And there will be more.

Financing

Greg Flynn expands his hotel holdings with an 89-inn deal

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 22, 2022

The big Applebee's and Panera franchisee is acquiring control of the properties through a joint venture.

Financing

For the biggest chains, international expansion drives growth

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2022

Takeaways from the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference, including the importance of transparency, the impact of the Ukraine War and supply chain issues.

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