Improved conditions for financing, driven largely by lower interest rates, are fueling acquisitions of franchisees.

Leonard Green & Partners purchased a 60% stake in the chain valued at $1.1 billion and will oversee its next phase of growth.

Nathan Baldwin joins GoTo Food’s pretzel brand in the midst of a brand refresh and push to develop more streetside locations and co-branded restaurants.

The chain’s multi-part strategic plan includes investments in beverage and bakery items and front-of-house labor.

Cold Stone’s parent said it is considering various alternatives, but may continue to operate as normal, and made no ...

The Delicious Rewards program offers 10 points for every $1 a guest spends in addition to birthday rewards and other future ...

M&M Custard filed for Chapter 11 after expanding into the Chicago market, where stores struggled to gain traction.

Traditional brand building in QSR has centered on reach. Large advertising campaigns, national promotions and celebrity ...

Traffic spiked nearly 38% on Nov. 6, the chain’s holiday rollout, which included the highly popular release of the Bearista ...

Retailers are competing with QSRs and focusing on fresh food more than ever. Following RaceTrac’s recent deal for Potbelly, ...

The pizza chain supports its value-oriented holiday messaging with comedic ads, in-person events and digital games.

The Costa Mesa, California, store features an automated Infinite Kitchen makeline and a digital pickup Sweetlane, combining ...