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There is a version of the working parent’s morning that everyone knows too well. The alarm goes off before the sun does. Breakfast is whatever survives the scramble. The drop-off runs long, the commute does not cooperate, and somewhere between the car and the desk, the gym visit that was…
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is marking the First Day of Spring on March 20th with its annual free Italian Ice giveaway and a new seasonal collaboration with the PEEPS brand. Guests visiting any of Rita’s 600-plus locations nationwide can receive a free 6-ounce Italian Ice as part of…
Choice Hotels International has promoted longtime legal executive Jeff Lobb to Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, effective March 26th, 2026. In the role, Lobb will oversee the company’s global legal and public policy strategy while serving on the executive leadership team. Lobb will report directly to President and…
Crunch Fitness, the high-value, low-price gym brand celebrated for its…
In the fast-paced world of franchising, where innovation meets scalability,…
Re-Bath, one of the nation’s premier bathroom remodelers, has named…
Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant chains, announced today…
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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…
When you talk to Daniel McCarty, you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking to a man tinkering at the edges of an…
“As we enter 2026, the economics of franchise growth have reached an inflection point where time saved has become the single most…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs has appointed finance leader Michele Allen as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025, marking a significant addition to…
If you lead franchise development or brand operations, you already know that real estate can make or break unit economics. The difference…
The stretch from early November through the last toast of December is a sprint; school concerts, office swaps, Friendsgiving, neighborhood potlucks, travel…
