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Taco Bell Cantina Lands at Denver Airport

Taco Bell’s Cantina model has opened at Denver International Airport, serving specialty eats and alcoholic beverages to travelers and signaling new growth opportunities for on-the-go dining.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Dog Haus Innovates with Keurig Dr Pepper Deal

Dog Haus has signed an exclusive beverage partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, bringing flexible and innovative drink options to the chain and setting a new standard for franchise beverage programs.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Inspire Brands’ Growth and Franchise Trends

Explore Inspire Brands’ rapid expansion and what their upcoming IPO could mean for restaurant owners. We break down the latest performance of Arby’s, Sonic, Jimmy John’s, Baskin-Robbins, and Dunkin’ to help you benchmark and plan.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Southpaw Expands with 43 More Ohio Stores

Southpaw's strategic acquisition of 43 Taco Bell stores in Ohio pushes their restaurant count to 180, highlighting their people-first approach and strong growth in the quick-service space.

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Jun 29, 2026

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Dan Harmon Takes the Helm at Pizzana

Veteran restaurant leader Dan Harmon is now CEO of Pizzana and is driving the brand’s national expansion, franchising plans, and operational innovation.

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Jun 29, 2026