Cyclospora Surge Forces Taco Bell to Pull Produce
One of the largest U.S. Cyclospora outbreaks hits 34 states; Taco Bell pulls produce in Michigan as FDA and CDC trace the source.
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Ziggi’s Coffee Appoints Growth Officer
Ziggi’s Coffee welcomes Stacey Pool as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead national expansion and enhance franchise profitability as the brand celebrates a decade of franchising success.
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Jul 23, 2026
KFC Names Industry Veteran as COO
KFC Global has selected experienced leader Maria Cacciapuoti as its new Chief Operations Officer. Discover how her extensive expertise will help shape KFC’s global operations and franchise partnerships.
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Jul 23, 2026
Portillo’s Ushers In New Era with Chef Hansen
Portillo’s welcomes industry veteran Christopher Hansen as Executive Chef and Senior Director of Culinary Innovation to steer menu strategy and fuel national growth.
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Jul 23, 2026
Cinnabon's Sweet Surge: 30 Percent U.S. Growth
Cinnabon grows 30% in U.S. units, adding 308 net stores as flexible formats expand into travel centers and convenience; 95 more openings forecast and 359 in pipeline.
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Jul 22, 2026
QDOBA Maps 2,000-Unit Future with Franchise, Financing
QDOBA targets 2,000 restaurants in 10 years, powered by franchising and recent securitizations, aiming for $5B sales, $2.7M AUV, and 28% margins.
franchising
Jul 22, 2026
How to Optimize Restaurant Labor Costs
Discover practical ways to control labor costs through accurate forecasting, efficient scheduling, employee productivity, overtime management, and performance tracking consistently.
business management
Jul 22, 2026
Bojangles Surges Past 900th Store Milestone
Bojangles is celebrating robust growth as it approaches its 900th restaurant, driven by strategic expansion into new U.S. markets and a renewed focus on franchise partnerships.
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Jul 22, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing for Restaurants
Digital marketing helps restaurants connect with customers through search, social, content, email, advertising, reviews, and performance tracking for growth online.
marketing
Jul 22, 2026
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Restaurant Franchise Locations?
Learn when to sell franchise locations by evaluating financial performance, operations, market conditions, lease terms, and long-term business goals carefully.
franchising
Jul 20, 2026
How to Calculate Labor Cost Percentage for a Restaurant
Understand how to calculate labor cost percentage using payroll and sales data while improving scheduling, efficiency, budgeting, and restaurant profitability.
accounting
Jul 20, 2026
Jersey Mike’s IPO Marks Franchise Shift
Jersey Mike’s announces its upcoming IPO, highlighting the sandwich chain’s aggressive international growth strategy and signaling major trends for restaurant owners and franchisors.
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Jul 21, 2026
Yum! Names De Leon Chief People Officer
Yum! Brands has promoted Nai De Leon to Chief People & Culture Officer, bringing two decades of transformation expertise to guide the company’s global people strategy.
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Jul 21, 2026
