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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…
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From the Archives: Interviews
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…
I sat down with Don Tarinelli, Chief Development Officer at Franchise FastLane, to take a clear-eyed look at how franchise development works…
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Domino’s Pizza Inc. has launched two new Bread Bite flavors, Cinnamon and Garlic, expanding its lineup alongside the popular Parmesan Bread Bites.…
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is rolling out a refreshed menu on September 8th featuring bold new gourmet burgers, seafood entrées, appetizers,…
Caribou Coffee has named Scott Kennedy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kennedy, who had been serving as…
