franchising

Playa Bowls acquired by private-equity firm Sycamore Partners

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 03, 2024

The 250-unit acai bowl and smoothie franchise has runway for more growth, new investors say.

How Jamba plans to reclaim its beverage heritage

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 28, 2024

At a time when consumers want more beverage options, Jamba rolls out new "Hello Sunshine" rebrand that begins with new blended coffees.

Premium

Emerging Brands

Everytable resets its table

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 23, 2024

Once hailed as a concept that cracked the code on offering healthy fast food at affordable prices, the Los Angeles-based chain has retrenched. What happened?

Leadership

Tony Roma's names interim CEO Mohaimina Haque its permanent chief

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 22, 2024

Haque was previously outside general counsel for the casual-dining rib chain. She has been tasked with turning the brand around.

Financing

A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2024

EYM Group, which has closed dozens of Burger King and Pizza Hut units in several states, has now closed numerous KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Financing

A 23-unit Subway franchisee shuts down

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2024

The sandwich giant terminated the franchise earlier this month, but says it is working to reopen the stores in Washington and Oregon.

Financing

Flynn Group acquires 83 more Wendy's units

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 15, 2024

With the addition of these restaurants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Flynn Group now operates 277 Wendy's units amid its 2,800-restaurant multi-brand portfolio.

Financing

How franchising can build multi-generational wealth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Kerri Harper-Howie, a second-generation McDonald's operator out of California, joins the RB podcast to talk about the ups and downs of operating a franchise.

Operations