Family Ties Fuel 40 Years of Business for Kolache Factory
The company has grown over the decades by continuing to innovate, but never losing what made it special in the first place.
Isabella Sherk
Franchise Forward: Shaq's Big Chicken Has Already Sold Over 200 Units
The brand’s development pipeline is more than 200 units after only one year of launching its franchising...
Next Level Burger Hopes to Leave Plant-Based Legacy
The fast casual, founded in 2014, wants to quadruple in size by 2025.
Naf Naf’s New Marketing Chief is Ready to Refine the Customer Experience
Industry vet Nico Nieto has digital on the mind as he joins the growth-ready fast casual.
Franchise Forward: Popeyes Leads with a Big China Deal
In this week’s run around the franchising world, wings, coffee, burgers, and more continue to resonate with consumers and operators...
White Castle is Getting Back to its Late-Night Roots
The legacy brand is leaning into the strength with new packaging and products.
FAT Brands Has 900 Stores in the Pipeline
The company also plans to co-brand more of its restaurants.
Noodles & Company's Pipeline 'Three Times Stronger' Than a Year Ago
The fast casual is gearing up for more growth as AUVs climb.
Franchise Forward: Slim Chickens, Fazoli's See Growth Milestones
A mixture of big and small chains—from Arby's to Wing It On!—have experienced notable growth in recent weeks. Here's a look at eight restaurants cashing in on franchise...