Foodtastic will relaunch Dunkin’ in Canada with up to 30 openings in year one, amid Inspire Brands’ IPO plans and a market hungry for youth-driven coffee.

Whataburger revives its iconic A-frame with new prototypes, blending heritage with modular construction to speed builds and expand beyond Texas.

Amid record turnover and policy headwinds, Audrey Benet’s Miss Pat Mindset reframes culture as the industry’s most reliable lever for retention.

Swig turns viral dirty soda buzz into franchising momentum, with soaring traffic, rising sales, and a disciplined drive-thru playbook.

Sweetgreen links the UN’s 2026 focus to supplier stories, using transparency to fuel growth—while the industry wrestles with how to measure true impact.

Bojangles is stepping beyond traditional quick-service dining by launching its first EV charging station in Savannah, Georgia the beginning of a planned national rollout that pairs Southern food with on-the-road convenience for electric vehicle drivers.