Adrianne Irwin

QSRs chase digital, but outdated in-store design kills loyalty. Data shows remodels lift sales and retention—make four walls match the brand promise.

Polling shows majority support for franchise-specific joint employer rules as Congress weighs the American Franchise Act.

Craveworthy taps master franchisee Unisan Bowls to launch Genghis Grill and Dirty Dough in India, targeting Hyderabad first amid tight U.S. financing.

Buffalo Wild Wings launches Poppin’ Ranch, a 99-cent popping-candy ranch add-on, designed to spark sensory buzz and impulse trials ahead of Wing Day.

Great Hill Partners takes a minority stake in Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming to accelerate franchise support, technology, and expansion.

Olive Garden brings back its $100 Pasta Pass for 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, soup or salad, and breadsticks; 10,000 passes, Aug 24 to Nov 22, dine-in only.

Slim Chickens’ president and COO Christina Vaughan shares brand, prototype, and AI strategies ahead of her QSR Evolution session on September 10.

Oakwell Beer Spa plans a 2026 U.S. franchise after $2.6M Denver sales, blending spa suites and taproom experiences amid rising gender-neutral, social wellness demand.

Daland Corp. revives classic Pizza Hut dine-in in small towns, fueling emotional pull and sales as Yum weighs a sale and closures reshape the brand.

William and Maryjane Ellis ink a six-unit Firehouse Subs deal for San Antonio, backed by incentives, training, and RBI growth plans. First opening in summer 2026.