How R&R Brands scaled from a single brand to a multi-brand platform

I sat down with Scott Taylor, Founder and CEO of R&R Brands, a visionary and an industry icon whose fingerprints are on some of the most important…

Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.

Wendy’s reaches 100-restaurant milestone in the Philippines

April 24, 2026

Wendy's has opened its 100th restaurant in the Philippines, located on Friendship Highway in Angeles City, Pampanga, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza inks 3 unit expansion in New Mexico

April 24, 2026

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit area development agreement to expand its presence in New Mexico, with the first location scheduled to open this summer…

The Complete Guide to Team Communication for Restaurant Franchise Owners

Running a restaurant franchise on texts and group chats is messier and riskier than you'd think. Here is a complete guide to improving and organizing team…

Best Team Chat Apps for Multi-Location Restaurants in 2026

Managing team communication across multiple restaurant locations is challenging, and cannot be done properly on text threads and huge group chats. Compare the…

Krispy Kreme to enter the Netherlands

April 17, 2026

Krispy Kreme will enter the Netherlands under a franchisee agreement with Jafa Holding BV. The country's first shop is slated to open in late 2026, according…

Be featured: Help us build the ultimate resource for prospective franchise operators

April 15, 2026

Get your franchise brand in front of qualified leads—on us. We're embarking on a new franchise industry initiative and want your input.

Marco's Pizza inks 12-store franchise deal for Southern California

April 9, 2026

Marco's Pizza has signed a 12-unit franchise agreement with experienced franchisee Baljit Gill to expand the brand across Southern California, according to a…

Little Caesars VP of franchise development talks brand growth, solid operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bryan Ketelhut, VP of franchise and business development for Little Caesars.

Bango: From a 300-square-foot acai shop to leading a 'Better for You' movement

On this episode of the Founderology — Built to Breakthrough podcast, I talk with Ryan Thorman, Founder and CEO of Bango and a contributor to the Founderology…

HTeaO to open in Kermit, Texas

April 6, 2026

HTeaO will open in Kermit, Texas, this Saturday, April 11. The store is owned and operated by franchise owners Arcelia and Jared Easley, according to a press…

How Flying Dolly’s is cooling down the Gulf Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Flying Dolly’s is a community-focused boutique creamery that pairs nostalgic, artisanal ice cream with authentic New Orleans-style snoballs, leveraging a…

Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…

HTeaO pours into Claremore, Oklahoma

April 1, 2026

HTeaO has opened a location in Claremore, Oklahoma. The restaurant is owned by franchisees Erin and John Love and marks their second HTeaO location, according…

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken franchisee plans 6 more units in South Carolina

April 1, 2026

The owner of the Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Rock Hill plans to expand the brand's presence in South Carolina with six locations, according to a press…

The due diligence gap: Five questions every franchise buyer should be asking

by Amanda Duplantis — President, FranNet

Buying a franchise is often described as "being in business for yourself, but not by yourself." It's an exciting prospect, trading the corporate ladder for an…

Cicis Pizza takes No. 1 spot on Pizza Marketplace's 2026 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Cicis Pizza took home the top honors as Pizza Marketplace's annual event in Las Vegas; Moto Pizza won a tech award from XRobotics and Pizza Nova's Domenic…

Checkers & Rally's opens restaurant in Tolleson, Arizona

March 18, 2026

Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in Tolleson, Arizona, marking the brand's 11th location in the state.

Fueling growth from 1 cup to 100+ locations

Brandon Knudsen, co-founder and CEO of Ziggi’s Coffee, shares critical advice on how he bootstrapped Ziggi's from a single coffee shop to more than 10…