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GoTo Foods Bolsters Growth Playbook with Twin Leadership Appointments
Atlanta-based GoTo Foods has strengthened its leadership team with two key executive appointments aimed at accelerating digital capabilities and franchise expansion.
The company has named...
Williams-Sonoma Elevates Aujsha Taylor to Lead Rejuvenation
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has promoted Aujsha Taylor to President of its premium lighting and hardware brand Rejuvenation, as the company continues to strengthen leadership across...
David’s Bridal Pushes into AI Retail, Enables Shopping via ChatGPT and Copilot
U.S based bridal retailer David’s Bridal has rolled out a new AI-driven shopping experience by integrating its product assortment directly into ChatGPT and Microsoft...
Pure Green Expands West Coast Footprint with Orange County Debut
Pure Green has announced its latest expansion into Orange County, California, marking another step in the brand’s ongoing U.S. growth strategy and its push...
Texas Chicken Seals China Entry with 600-Store Franchise Deal
Texas Chicken, operated globally as Church’s Texas Chicken, is entering China with a landmark franchise agreement to develop 600 or more restaurants, marking its...
Dave’s Hot Chicken Delivers Biggest Single-Day Opening with Eight New Units
Dave’s Hot Chicken has opened a record eight restaurants in a single day, marking one of the most aggressive single-day expansion moves in the...
Flynn Group Makes Largest Planet Fitness Bet with 98-Club Grand Fitness Acquisition
Flynn Group has significantly expanded its presence in the fitness franchising space, acquiring Grand Fitness Partners in what marks its biggest move in the...
Denny’s Brings Back Christopher Bode to Steer Two-Year Revival Plan
Denny’s, the US-based diner chain credited with popularising the 24/7 full-service restaurant format, has appointed Christopher Bode as its new President and Chief Executive...
Domino’s China Accelerates Growth, Eyes 350 New Openings in 2026
Domino’s Pizza China, operated by DPC Dash Ltd, is set to significantly scale its footprint with plans to open approximately 350 net new stores...
H&M Struggles to Sell Turnaround Story as Weak Sales Persist Despite Profit Gains
H&M is facing continued investor scepticism over its turnaround strategy, as improving profitability and operational efficiencies fail to translate into sustained sales growth amid...
Dippin’ Dots Expands into Mass Retail with Signature Beaded Ice Cream
Dippin’ Dots is entering the grocery channel with its signature beaded ice cream, as parent J&J Snack Foods accelerates efforts to scale the brand...
Krispy Kreme Inks $90M Deal with WKS to Expand Refranchising Push
Krispy Kreme has concluded a $90 million agreement with joint venture partner WKS Restaurant Group, marking a key step in its ongoing refranchising and...
Purpose Brands Appoints Patricia Perry to Drive U.S. Franchise Expansion
Purpose Brands is accelerating its domestic franchise expansion strategy following the appointment of Patricia Perry as Chief Development Officer, as the global wellness platform...
Stefano Gabbana Exits Chair Role, Sparks Ownership Shift at Dolce & Gabbana
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, signalling a broader shift in governance and ownership strategy at the independent luxury...
Döner Haus Powers Franchise Surge with Tech-First QSR Model
A new wave of franchise growth in the U.S. quick-service restaurant sector is being shaped less by menu innovation and more by operating systems....
