I’ve written about AI and the franchise business before, but not in a situation like this. One in which a major franchisor like McDonald’s is being accused of using AI for illegal price-fixing between locations. Key Takeaways A consumer has sued McDonald’s in federal court. From my reading of the news story, the suit claims […]

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Pecan Jacks is growing and opening a new store in Panama City Beach, Florida, this October. But it’s not just another scoop shop. It’s a corporate training center. The brand sells ice cream and handcrafted candy. “Artisan desserts inspired by the charm of the seaside.” And Pecan Jacks now operates across 10 states. This is […]

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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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Florida continues to attract franchise expansion. Now, a major Crunch Fitness franchisee is adding another location to its growing footprint in the state. CR Fitness Holdings LLC is preparing to open Crunch Maitland. The new club will bring the franchise group closer to 65 Crunch Fitness locations in Florida. The opening is scheduled for August […]

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SpringGreen Lawn Care just announced something worth paying attention to. It’s a good story. In this case, franchise owners Tom and Mike O’Brien recently expanded into Pennsylvania. That’s their fifth territory. On the surface, it’s a growth story. Underneath it, it’s a lesson in how the best franchise businesses actually get built. Key Takeaways From […]

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Pet Butler has new ownership in Smyrna, Georgia. Scott Cockrell now owns the local franchise. He’s stepping into a business that’s already earned the trust of pet owners across the community. Key Takeaways Scott Cockrell, an experienced Pet Butler operator in nearby markets, has taken ownership of the Smyrna, Georgia franchise. His background in the […]

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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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Dunkin’ is heading back to Canada. And it’s big news. Foodtastic, just signed a Dunkin’ deal in Canada with Inspire Brands. The Master Franchise deal gives Foodtastic exclusive rights to develop the Dunkin’ brand across Canada. Both corporate and franchise-operated locations are part of the plan. With that in mind, the first Canadian Dunkin’ is […]

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