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 ...

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

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

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

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

Next year may be marked by a high volume of deals for both high-performing growth concepts and distressed assets, as ...

Paul Carbone said the bakery-cafe chain is working to improve its order accuracy and store layouts, rather than deploying ...

Applebee’s and IHOP are making sales and traffic gains after the company emphasized both brand’s low-price menu items this ...