All Articles in franchising

Competitive analysis helps restaurant owners understand competitors, respond to market pressure, and make smarter decisions around pricing and operations.

This article explains how location analysis helps restaurant owners evaluate demand, costs, competition, and operational fit before committing to a site.

Learn restaurant ownership structures - sole proprietor, LLC, and corporation - by comparing liability, taxes, administration, and growth fit for your goals.

Keep brand identity uniform by locking core standards, setting clear guardrails, building repeatable training, and running regular consistency audits.

In 2026, the cost to open a restaurant depends on concept, build-out, equipment, permits, staffing, tech, and working capital.

NAASF backs a franchisee’s arbitration challenging Subway’s Fresh Forward 2.0 remodel mandate, spotlighting six-figure costs, limited relief, and questions of franchisor control.

Eyas Capital acquires Bojangles’ largest franchisee and lines up over 40 new Ohio locations, pairing scaled operations with modern prototypes amid a potential sale.

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Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams launches its first franchising program, leaning on a national retail halo, disciplined territories, and a community-first "Fellowship Model."

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Franchise Equity Partners takes a majority stake in 7 Crew, aligning capital, unit economics, and brand momentum to build more than 200 7 Brew stands in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

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Private equity is accelerating franchisee expansion at 7 Brew and Bojangles as debt markets reopen, pairing disciplined playbooks with development-heavy commitments.