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With QSR Sales Down and Consumer Sentiment Falling, Brands Turn to Data for Answers
Franchise News

With QSR Sales Down and Consumer Sentiment Falling, Brands Turn to Data for Answers

  • Joe Halpern
  • Updated Nov 13, 2025

Panelists at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference share how customer insights helped increase the frequency of visits to stores…

Dirty Soda Franchise Swig Supercharges Growth Plans With Pair of Exec Moves
Franchise News

Dirty Soda Franchise Swig Supercharges Growth Plans With Pair of Exec Moves

  • Joe Halpern
  • Updated Oct 14, 2025

 

Franchisee Adds PayMore to Growing Portfolio With Crumbl, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Crunch
Multi-unit-deals

Franchisee Adds PayMore to Growing Portfolio With Crumbl, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Crunch

  • Joe Halpern
  • Updated Sep 2, 2025

The Tews family is getting into a fourth brand with PayMore, signing a 36-unit agreement with the retail network of stores that buy, sell and trade electronics.

Roark Adds to Massive Franchise Portfolio With Dave’s Hot Chicken Buyout
Franchise Mergers and Acquisitions

Roark Adds to Massive Franchise Portfolio With Dave’s Hot Chicken Buyout

  • By Laura Michaels
  • Updated Jun 3, 2025

It’s a 10-digit sale for the fast-casual hot chicken chain that five years ago had just seven restaurants. Bill Phelps, the CEO of Dave’s, say…

Voice AI, Kiosks and More Tech Talk With QSR Leaders
Franchise News

Voice AI, Kiosks and More Tech Talk With QSR Leaders

  • By Laura Michaels
  • Updated May 16, 2025

Kiosks are “always upselling,” notes Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern, who joined executives from Dave’s Hot Chicken and Penn Station East Coast S…

California Restaurant Owners Feeling the Pressure of Higher Minimum Wage
Franchise News

California Restaurant Owners Feeling the Pressure of Higher Minimum Wage

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Nov 22, 2024

It’s been nearly nine months since California raised its minimum wage from $15.50 to $20 for quick-service restaurant workers and the business…

Major QSR Franchisee Adds Pepper Lunch in 20-Unit Deal
Franchise News

Major QSR Franchisee Adds Pepper Lunch in 20-Unit Deal

  • Joe Halpern
  • Updated Oct 10, 2024

Growing up in the restaurant industry and being a child of the guy who started one of most successful fast food chains in America, Carl Karche…

Dunkin' Franchisees Build Dave's Hot Chicken Portfolio In Pittsburgh, Plus More Multi-Unit News
Franchise News

Dunkin' Franchisees Build Dave's Hot Chicken Portfolio In Pittsburgh, Plus More Multi-Unit News

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Aug 27, 2024

Dave’s Hot Chicken is entering the Pittsburgh market with an experienced operating group. Danny Costa, Michael Costa, Jonathan Wise and Raj Pa…

Profitable Restaurant Delivery Hinges On Order Accuracy
Franchise News

Profitable Restaurant Delivery Hinges On Order Accuracy

  • By Laura Michaels
  • Updated May 10, 2024

There’s no substitute for getting it right. That was the message from franchisors Dave’s Hot Chicken and Dog Haus as executives from each talk…

Dave’s Hot Chicken Headed to the Dakotas With Multi-Unit Deal
Franchise News

Dave’s Hot Chicken Headed to the Dakotas With Multi-Unit Deal

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Updated Dec 21, 2023

For most of his life, North Dakota-based operator Dusty Jensen has worked in the restaurant industry, but only recently has he taken the step …

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