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      How a Rising Inspire Brands Franchisee is Changing the Game
      Jimmy John’s operator Maxwell Fulton is just getting started.
      Fuku's Dark Meat Chicken Sando.
      Fuku Hits Home Run with New York Yankees Partnership
      Fuku is teaming up with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality.
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      How Franchising Can Create Equitable Pathways to Ownership
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      The Future of Fast Casual in 2023 and Beyond

      The pandemic inspired fast casuals to adopt drive-thrus and delivery, marking the beginning of a new innovation era that has led to new restaurant designs and technological solutions to supply chain and labor shortage challenges.

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      Gen Z College Students Rank Fast Food Favorites

      To determine which fast food spots are the most popular among U.S. college students, Yelp teamed up with BrokeScholar to analyze data for quick-service chains within a two-mile radius of 144 public...
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      Is Froyo Ready for its Second Act?

      Trends come and go, but prospective franchisees want to invest their hard-earned dollars in concepts with staying power.

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      QSR’s Transformational Brand of 2022: The Rebirth of Jack in the Box

      With the help of new store designs, technology, marketing power, and franchisee support, the burger brand is in its best position to scale nationally. 

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      Restaurant Advocates Sue California Over FAST Act Implementation

      A lawsuit was filed against state officials who plan on implementing the FAST Act, despite a referendum which allows Californians to vote on the matter.

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      Jack in the Box Inks Largest Deal of the Year with New Franchisee

      Jack in the Box penned an agreement with a new franchisee group for 37 new restaurants and 46 existing stores in southeast markets.

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      3 Tips from East Coast Wings Founder on Surviving in 2023

      Restaurant veteran and East Coast Wings + Grill CEO, Sam Ballas, offers advice for franchisors in the new year.

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      Inside Taco John’s Big Move

      At 370 restaurants in 23 states and counting, Taco John’s is laying the groundwork to quickly expand outside its Western roots into Eastern and Southern states.

      Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice Latte Swirl.

      Organic Sales Spike at Krispy Kreme, Yet More Shops Will Shutter

      The chain experienced organic growth in more than 30 countries in Q3, but also shuttered eight underperforming stores with more to follow.

      Fuku's Dark Meat Chicken Sando.

      New CEO of David Chang’s Fuku Plots 2023 Brand Reset

      Fuku just appointed Claudia Lezcano to its top post, a quick-service marketing veteran who has big expansion plans in mind.

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