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Buffalo Wild Wings GO Builds Scale in Illinois with New Opening
Buffalo Wild Wings GO has strengthened its presence in Illinois with the opening of a new outlet in Lake Zurich, reflecting the brand’s continued...
Korea Seven Brings in Kim Dae-il to Revive 7-Eleven Growth
Korea Seven has appointed Kim Dae-il as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the first time the Lotte Group unit has brought in an...
Popeyes Escapes Biometric Lawsuit as Court Limits Franchisor Liability
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has secured a dismissal in a biometric privacy lawsuit in Illinois, with a federal court ruling that the global quick-service chain...
California Carl’s Jr Franchisee with 65 Outlets Files for Bankruptcy
One of the largest franchise operators of Carl’s Jr. in California has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting a sizeable multi-unit portfolio into restructuring...
Old Navy Moves to Scale Athleisure with New Retail Format
Old Navy is developing a new athleisure-led retail format, marking its latest move to double down on one of apparel’s strongest-performing categories.
The new format...
Starbucks Partners Boyu Capital in China, Eyes 20,000 Locations
Starbucks has formally closed the sale of a controlling stake in its China business, bringing in private equity firm Boyu Capital as its local...
Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-A Lead AUV Charts in Split Restaurant Market
Average unit volumes (AUVs) across major restaurant chains are drawing a sharper divide in global franchise economics, with The Cheesecake Factory and Chick-fil-A leading...
EssilorLuxottica Doubles Down on Asia via Top Charoen Stake
Global eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has acquired a significant stake in Thai optical retailer Top Charoen, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia and tightening its...
Adrianne Lee Exits Bed Bath & Beyond; Joins Sally Beauty as CFO
US specialty retail is witnessing another senior leadership shift, with Bed Bath & Beyond confirming the exit of its top finance executive to Sally...
Coca-Cola Unites 13 QSR Giants in Landmark ‘And a Coke’ Campaign
Coca-Cola has launched a sweeping new campaign designed to reinforce its dominance across the global quick-service restaurant (QSR) ecosystem, bringing together 13 major chains...
Alissa Pavano Takes Charge of Franchise Development at The Fashion Class
REP’M Group has appointed Alissa Pavano to lead franchise development for its newest brand partner, The Fashion Class, as the children’s creative education concept...
Bed Bath & Beyond Seals $150M Deal to Acquire The Container Store
Bed Bath & Beyond has agreed to acquire The Container Store in a deal valued at approximately $150 million, marking a significant step in...
Firehouse Subs Bets Big on Franchise Bonuses to Accelerate U.S. Expansion
Firehouse Subs is stepping up its franchise growth strategy with a new wave of financial incentives aimed at accelerating store openings, deepening penetration in...
Marimekko Targets Southeast Asia Growth with Indonesia and Philippines Entry
Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko is accelerating its Asia expansion strategy with planned market entries into Indonesia and the Philippines, marking its latest push...
Dave & Buster’s Bets on Workforce Culture to Drive Guest Traffic
Dave & Buster’s, the US-based eatertainment chain known for combining dining with arcade-style gaming, is sharpening its focus on employee experience as part of...
