Breadless just made a big move. The Detroit-born sandwich brand signed its first-ever franchise development deal. The partner is Jonah Smith and Third Coast Harvest, LLC. Fact: This is a five-unit agreement. Two locations are headed to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Three are headed to Chicago. When Will New Breadless Locations Open? The first Ann Arbor […]

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is facing a new problem that prospective franchise buyers should pay close attention to. California regulators say the franchise company failed to accurately report the number of franchise locations that had stopped operating. More specifically, The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has ordered Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. (a franchise […]

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Huddle House franchising is making a big push to attract franchisees who want to build a multi-unit restaurant business. The 60-year-old breakfast and family dining brand recently announced a new incentive package aimed at qualified franchise operators. And some of the incentives are significant. The biggest one may be the royalty break. The Huddle House […]

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I just spent the last 5 minutes online searching for “coffee franchises.” I found close to 50 of them. 50 DIFFERENT coffee franchise opportunities you can own in the US. Seems like a lot, right? Let’s find out. Key Takeaways Coffee franchises can be profitable. But the math has to work. Competition is fierce. And […]

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The New York Butcher Shoppe franchise is growing fast. The what? The New York Butcher Shoppe. From a Press Release: The Greenville, South Carolina-based specialty butcher and market currently operates 42 units across 10 states. Nine new stores are planned to open before year’s end. That puts the brand on track to hit 50 locations […]

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I’m going to say something that might make some franchisors and franchisees in food-service businesses uncomfortable. I’m worried about food franchises. Not mildly concerned. I’m actually worried. A lot. Here’s why. Why I’m Worried About Food Franchises Food costs for consumers are brutal right now. The “convenience” argument for grabbing prepared food used to be […]

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The dirty soda beverage franchise category just got bigger in Florida. Swig, the brand that invented the “dirty soda” concept, has signed a 25-unit franchise deal covering Port St. Lucie, Palm Beach, and Stuart. The first location is expected to open by the end of 2026. Who’s Behind the Swig Franchises Deal? The franchisee group […]

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A San Diego birria brand is making a big move. In this case, it’s Mike’s Red Tacos that just announced a national franchise initiative, an expansion, and they already have over 200 locations in development. That’s not a projection…that’s signed deals. Mike’s Red Tacos Franchise Expansion And Their Story Mike’s Red Tacos started as a […]

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From a Press Release: Dutch Bros Coffee® is making a calculated seasonal play. The drive-thru coffee franchise rolled out its 2025 holiday menu on November 1 across all 1,050+ locations. This is seasonal franchise strategy in action. The menu features four seasonal beverages. Two are returning favorites. Two are brand new offerings. The Hazelnut Truffle […]

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What happens when a rapidly expanding dessert franchise decides to deepen customer relationships? The Peach Cobbler Factory just answered that question with the launch of their Peachy Points Loyalty Program—and it’s a masterclass in franchise brand strategy. Why Loyalty Programs Matter in Franchising Think about your favorite local franchise. What keeps you coming back? Beyond […]

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