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Taco Bell Expands into Paraguay as QSRs Double Down on Emerging Markets
Taco Bell is preparing to enter Paraguay, marking a strategic move in its aggressive international growth plan and underscoring rising interest in underpenetrated Latin...
Wetzel’s Pretzels Eyes C-Store Expansion, Plans to Double Presence
Wetzel’s Pretzels, the U.S.-based quick-service brand (QSR) known for its freshly baked pretzels and snackable menu, is ramping up its expansion in convenience retail,...
General Mills to Exit Brazil with $153M Deal, Sharpens Global Growth Focus
General Mills has agreed to sell its Brazil business for approximately $153 million, as the company continues to streamline its global portfolio and focus...
MilkShake Factory Drives New Jersey Expansion with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal
Dessert brand MilkShake Factory is expanding its footprint in New Jersey with a new franchisee-led store set to open on March 21 in Florham...
Angry Crab Shack Targets Domestic and International Markets for Aggressive Franchise Growth
Seafood boil chain Angry Crab Shack is stepping up its expansion plans, with a clear focus on scaling its franchise network across the United...
The Tomey Group Expands Detroit Footprint with Latest Jimmy John’s Opening
The Tomey Group, one of the largest franchise operators of Jimmy John's, has strengthened its presence in Michigan with the opening of a new...
Pearle Vision Expands Franchise Footprint, Targeting Next Growth Phase with Tech-Led Strategy
Pearle Vision is entering its next phase of franchise growth, leveraging a combination of medical technology investments, an evolved ownership model, and targeted geographic...
El Pollo Loco Expands Loyalty Strategy with Experiential Rewards to Deepen Customer Engagement
El Pollo Loco is reshaping its Loco Rewards program, moving away from a purely discount-driven model toward a more experience-led approach aimed at strengthening...
Lulus Expands Wholesale with Amazon Storefront and Victoria’s Secret Partnership
Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings is stepping up its wholesale expansion with the launch of a dedicated storefront on Amazon and a new online partnership...
Central Food Retail Brings Emart’s No Brand to Thailand, Betting Big on Value Retail
Central Food Retail, a key subsidiary of Central Retail Corporation, has partnered with South Korean retail giant Emart to introduce its value-focused private label...
Portillo’s Appoints Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling as CDO to Drive Next Growth Phase
Portillo’s has named Jennifer Pecoraro-Striepling as its new Chief Development Officer, bringing in a seasoned industry leader to steer its next phase of growth.
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Secures Investment from Viral Food Critic Keith Lee
Social media food critic Keith Lee has invested in Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, marking his entry into restaurant ownership through a multi-year strategic partnership with...
Area 2 Farms Launches Franchise Model to Scale Local Indoor Farming Across the U.S.
Indoor agriculture startup Area 2 Farms, backed by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, has launched a franchise program as it looks to expand its urban...
KidStrong Accelerates U.S. Growth With 61-Unit Franchise Deal in the Northeast
KidStrong, a U.S based youth training and development franchise founded in 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky, has signed its largest franchise development agreement to date,...
Former Barry’s Leader to Open 15+ Yoga Joint Studios in New York
A former executive of Barry’s has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to expand Yoga Joint into New York City, as the Florida-based boutique fitness...
