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Opening the Black Box: FranchiseNow’s DreamStart™ Turns Franchise Funding Into a Glass Hallway
“As we enter 2026, the economics of franchise growth have reached an inflection point where time saved has become the single most critical factor in predicting long-term success,” said Sam Phelps. In a late-January launch from Fort Worth, his team at Franchise Now introduced DreamStart; an AI-guided funding and onboarding…
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Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is serving up a Valentine’s Day tradition with the return of its heart-shaped pizza, available Thursday, Feb. 1st through Feb. 14th at participating locations only. The limited-time offering lets guests build a heart pizza with any flavors and toppings from the menu, making it…
Vicious Biscuit has promoted Amanda Parker to Vice President of Marketing, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to developing leaders from within as it prepares for its next phase of national growth. The Southern-inspired brunch concept plans to open 10 new locations in 2026, and Parker will lead brand strategy, guest engagement,…
QDOBA is strengthening its executive bench as the fast-casual Mexican…
Savory Fund has appointed restaurant industry veteran Clay Dover as…
Little Caesars is doubling down on long-term growth with a…
Re-Bath has strengthened its executive bench with the appointment of…
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From the Archives: Interviews
When Magnolia Bakery first opened its doors in 1996 on a quiet street corner in New York’s West Village, nobody could have…
Franchising is often celebrated for its proven systems, recognizable branding, and strong corporate support. However, the true competitive advantage often comes from…
When you talk to Daniel McCarty, you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking to a man tinkering at the edges of an…
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Little Caesars is doubling down on long-term growth with a series of senior leadership promotions designed to support its sustained momentum across…
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is turning up the holiday cheer with a trio of bold, seasonal creations in its “Naughty Never…
The Greene Turtle is getting into the holiday spirit with its first-ever Tinseltown Toasts menu, a limited-time celebration of seasonal cocktails available…
