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…

The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

Checkers & Rally's opens 2nd of 3 Las Vegas restaurants

March 9, 2026

Checkers & Rally's is prepping a restaurant opening in Las Vegas.

HTeaO to make a splash in Gun Barrel City, Texas

March 9, 2026

HTeaO will host a grand opening celebration for its latest location in Gun Barrel City, Texas, on March 14.

Marco's Pizza to open 80-plus stores in 2026

March 6, 2026

Marco's Pizza has plans to open more than 80 stores in 2026, aiming to surpass the 60 locations it debuted last year. The expansion strategy includes entries…

Speaker Spotlight: Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, Church's Texas Chicken

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Jay Jhun, senior director, loyalty and digital, at Church's Texas Chicken, shares insight on his career, achievements and industry trends ahead of his…