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Gap Inc. Accelerates AI Push with Google, Bold Metrics Deals
Gap Inc. is accelerating its push into AI-powered commerce through two new partnerships aimed at transforming how customers discover, size and purchase products online,...
Alkhatib Family Bets on Beverage Boom with 5-Unit Feng Cha Deal in Texas
A veteran multi-unit franchisee group is expanding beyond traditional dining, with Alkhatib family signing a five-unit development agreement with Feng Cha to bring the...
Mac Haik Restaurant Group Signs 36-Unit Starbird Franchise Deal in Texas
Mac Haik Restaurant Group has signed a 36-unit franchise agreement with fast-casual chicken brand Starbird, marking the largest development deal in the company’s history....
Golden Goose Opens Stake Sale Talks with Qatar Investment Authority
Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose is in discussions to sell a minority stake to Qatar Investment Authority, according to media reports.
The deal under...
Guess to Exit China, Shut All Stores by March-End Amid Mid-Market Pressure
US fashion brand Guess is shutting all its physical and online stores in mainland China by the end of March, drawing the curtain on...
Subway Appoints Master Franchise Partner in Taiwan to Accelerate Expansion
Global quick service chain Subway has entered into a new master franchise partnership in Taiwan, appointing Yellowstone Investment Corp. Ltd. to lead its expansion...
Aigner Taps Melchers as Local Operator for China Growth Push
German luxury leather goods brand Aigner is restructuring its China strategy, appointing Melchers China to take over retail and digital operations in one of...
PuroClean Tops 500 Units as 25-Year Milestone Signals Franchise Scale
PuroClean has surpassed 500 locations across North America as it enters its 25th year in 2026, marking a major milestone for the property restoration...
Global Brands Pause Dubai Expansion as War Hits Key Luxury Market
Dubai’s luxury retail sector is facing an abrupt slowdown as the ongoing Middle East conflict begins to hit tourist inflows, store traffic and sales,...
Zara Taps John Galliano in Major Two-Year Design Deal
Global fast-fashion powerhouse Zara has unveiled a major two-year creative partnership with iconic designer John Galliano, marking one of the most significant collaborations in...
Checkers & Rally’s Expands Arizona Footprint with New Tolleson Opening
Checkers & Rally’s has strengthened its presence in Arizona with the opening of a new restaurant in Tolleson, marking the brand’s 11th location in...
FAT Brands Prepares Auction of Assets as Chapter 11 Deepens
FAT Brands is preparing to sell all or part of its business, including major restaurant brands such as Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and...
Snowstorms Disrupt Olive Garden Traffic Momentum Despite Sales Growth
Severe winter weather across the U.S. significantly disrupted traffic growth at Olive Garden during the latest quarter, even as the brand continued to post...
FAT Brands CEO Steps Aside as Bankruptcy Deal Unlocks Funding and Sale Process
FAT Brands Inc. has announced that CEO and Chairman Andrew Wiederhorn will take a temporary leave of absence as part of a restructuring agreement...
IKEA’s Largest Franchisee Ingka Group to Cut 800 Jobs in Global Reset
Ingka Group, the biggest franchise operator of IKEA stores worldwide, is planning to cut around 800 office-based roles as part of a broader restructuring...
