https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise-investment-show/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc www.franchisetimes.com - RSS Results only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.90.4 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 “All the people that called the time of death on casual dining were wrong,” says Ray Blanchette, the CEO of TGI Fridays. The company this week unveiled a turnaround strategy as it looks to restart growth and improve the financial… Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:27:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/4cb0893d-0bee-4669-9d4c-63538d9c3813 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/can-tgi-fridays-go-from-pissed-off-franchisees-to-1k-units-its-ceo-thinks-so/article_4cb0893d-0bee-4669-9d4c-63538d9c3813.html By Laura Michaels Texas-based chicken concept Layne's Chicken Fingers has found its footing with substantial growth, more than doubling its unit count last year and expecting to do the same in 2026. As the brand grows, Vice President of Culture Operations Cuyler Esposito… Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:15:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d584afd4-9c19-492b-a185-f0e3788f688d https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/culture-remains-king-during-growth-surge-at-layne-s-chicken-fingers/article_d584afd4-9c19-492b-a185-f0e3788f688d.html ahuglen@franchisetimes.com (Alyssa Huglen) Sailormen Inc. in court documents said a dispute with another franchisee over the failed sale of several restaurants affected the company's financial performance. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:03:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/211791a3-c3d1-4a8e-8e78-f8d89f02ff64 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_finance/136-unit-popeyes-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy/article_211791a3-c3d1-4a8e-8e78-f8d89f02ff64.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) FT’s Picks of the Week highlight notable C-suite moves, brand milestones, tech tidbits and other franchise news, sourced by the Franchise Times editorial team. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e4cea18d-dc8d-445f-9a1c-32822d4cbcb5 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/guthrie-s-chicken-names-new-ceo-and-the-rock-partners-with-wingstop/article_e4cea18d-dc8d-445f-9a1c-32822d4cbcb5.html jhalpern@franchisetimes.com (Joe Halpern) A few months after signing its first franchisee to expand into Idaho, Denver-based chicken brand Birdcall is growing closer to home. The concept’s latest deal will add five locations to the state’s largest metropolitan area. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f03e5ed4-6328-4958-a3cb-34d07350ac05 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/birdcall-continues-denver-development-with-five-units/article_f03e5ed4-6328-4958-a3cb-34d07350ac05.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:16:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a4964a1c-5b5b-42b7-8046-e8095e38ca0a https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/fat-brands-faces-nasdaq-delisting-bankruptcy-with-massive-debt-and-low-stock-price/article_a4964a1c-5b5b-42b7-8046-e8095e38ca0a.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:40:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f4a059f5-d813-4b00-b372-8cda716d949b https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/young-franchisee-expands-qsr-portfolio-with-5-unit-currito-agreement/article_f4a059f5-d813-4b00-b372-8cda716d949b.html jhalpern@franchisetimes.com (Joe Halpern) • The brand’s founder will lead development efforts in the United Kingdom after signing a 400-unit franchise agreement, while in the U.S., CEO Charlie Morrison sees white space for another 5,000 Jersey Mike’s locations. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3c4d4c3a-101c-45eb-be90-02757b619b04 https://www.franchisetimes.com/multi-unit-deals/as-it-eclipses-4b-in-sales-ceo-of-jersey-mike-s-says-even-more-growth/article_3c4d4c3a-101c-45eb-be90-02757b619b04.html By Laura Michaels This article is part of "Where Are They Now?"—an ongoing series in which Franchise Times managing editor Emilee Wentland and Reporter Alyssa Huglen catch up with emerging brands. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9411b3f2-9fb8-4bfc-8370-61683092843a https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/where-are-they-now-new-ceo-leadership-drives-innovation-at-killer-burger/article_9411b3f2-9fb8-4bfc-8370-61683092843a.html ahuglen@franchisetimes.com (Alyssa Huglen) Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0dbca378-e89a-45c9-bf84-35adb0d3eaf3 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_mergers_and_acquisitions/two-indian-kfc-pizza-hut-operators-to-merge-plus-more-bold-deals/article_0dbca378-e89a-45c9-bf84-35adb0d3eaf3.html Mediterranean fast-casual concept Crazy Pita launched its franchise system in 2019, but the pandemic a year later halted plans for growth. After a few years of improving the brand, CEO Mehdi Zarhoul said expansion is again underway. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/87aa5a70-d92b-42ac-95e0-876145ad44a8 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/crazy-pita-ceo-renews-franchise-expansion-effort-after-pandemic-pause/article_87aa5a70-d92b-42ac-95e0-876145ad44a8.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:17:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f14827ad-db7d-458a-b013-9a60a8f4a57d https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/wendys-wrongfully-terminated-employee-with-disability-eeoc-claims/article_f14827ad-db7d-458a-b013-9a60a8f4a57d.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) Navin is a founding partner of CMG Companies, A Dallas based, privately held multi-unit operator of franchised and licensed consumer brands. Prior to joining CMG, he spent 20 years as an operating partner at Hilco Global. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/22c4aacd-7db4-4e49-9c88-a8db9d9eae5b https://www.franchisetimes.com/navin-nagrani-cmg-companies/article_22c4aacd-7db4-4e49-9c88-a8db9d9eae5b.html A report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by the International Franchise Association, found the franchise model contributed $550 billion to the national gross domestic productFrom 2021 to 2024, franchise employment grew by an estimated 7.3 percent, higher than the average growth… Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5079f52f-51c9-4524-8eef-16f4e6a8cd62 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/new-ifa-report-touts-value-of-franchise-model/article_5079f52f-51c9-4524-8eef-16f4e6a8cd62.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Will Coyne is all in on scaling systems—and now he has the opportunity to showcase this as the chief operating officer of newly franchised coffeehouse concept Ella Café. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:15:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1d30e1fa-4d05-4ce3-9108-e2d026cf0dc9 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/ella-caf-coo-brings-consistency-to-emerging-franchise-growth/article_1d30e1fa-4d05-4ce3-9108-e2d026cf0dc9.html ahuglen@franchisetimes.com (Alyssa Huglen) Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:20:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/630d7e4c-ff88-4426-9f4a-566553b0cb6d https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/seasoned-popeyes-franchisee-signs-15-unit-agreement-in-boston/article_630d7e4c-ff88-4426-9f4a-566553b0cb6d.html jhalpern@franchisetimes.com (Joe Halpern) • The two pet care brands are now their own entity, separate from Franchise Group. FRG announced plans to offload Pet Supplies Plus and Wag N Wash last summer. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:14:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/518b7f95-d775-4fcf-ae70-a31a136af3f8 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_mergers_and_acquisitions/pet-supplies-plus-wag-n-wash-officially-separate-from-franchise-group/article_518b7f95-d775-4fcf-ae70-a31a136af3f8.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) FT’s Picks of the Week highlight notable C-suite moves, brand milestones, tech tidbits and other franchise news, sourced by the Franchise Times editorial team. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/594d3e61-e4ee-467b-a649-44e5e9c6b9f4 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/dave-s-hot-chicken-taps-new-ceo-and-tom-brady-calls-hut-for-pizza-hut/article_594d3e61-e4ee-467b-a649-44e5e9c6b9f4.html jhalpern@franchisetimes.com (Joe Halpern) Founding Partner, Dady & Gardner Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:49:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/81c8d58c-c633-4b27-94f4-7a58755334a8 https://www.franchisetimes.com/ron-gardner-dady-gardner/article_81c8d58c-c633-4b27-94f4-7a58755334a8.html Partner, Dale & Lessman Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:46:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2f720a32-8e81-42b5-b0e0-0e0989dff09b https://www.franchisetimes.com/cassandra-da-rae-dale-lessmann/article_2f720a32-8e81-42b5-b0e0-0e0989dff09b.html Senior Director, Franchising, Firehouse Subs Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:40:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/21a71af4-803c-4c19-b4b3-b5898d1086c5 https://www.franchisetimes.com/kelly-crummer-firehouse-subs/article_21a71af4-803c-4c19-b4b3-b5898d1086c5.html Chief Development Officer, Batteries Plus Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:38:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3afdf27e-d201-410d-9d31-0da7f443299d https://www.franchisetimes.com/joe-malmuth-batteries-plus/article_3afdf27e-d201-410d-9d31-0da7f443299d.html Elliot joined YEB as Chief Development Officer in April of 2024. Elliot leads the Franchise Development, Real Estate, and Construction teams across brands at YEB. Previously, Elliot led the restaurant brand Mici Handcrafted Italian through both corporate and franchise growth,… Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:37:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ccf736c6-cc9b-4265-b110-6c729923108f https://www.franchisetimes.com/elliot-schiffer-youth-enrichment-brands/article_ccf736c6-cc9b-4265-b110-6c729923108f.html Fitness has been a pillar in Dawn Lee’s career. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/84dc36ea-fe0e-4d68-8f95-57dd00027752 https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/fitness-machine-technicians-franchisee-strengthens-operations-in-advisory-role/article_84dc36ea-fe0e-4d68-8f95-57dd00027752.html ahuglen@franchisetimes.com (Alyssa Huglen) In this exclusive annual Franchise Times Fast & Serious ranking, learn how 40 franchise leaders are driving sustainable growth for their brands. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:15:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8d3da479-6dfd-417d-bf10-114d4b224816 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/franchise-times-ranks-40-smart-growing-franchises/article_8d3da479-6dfd-417d-bf10-114d4b224816.html Franchise Times Staff Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:08:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/aae9b38b-272d-4742-a55d-e6b25d48cdd9 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-3-five-star-bath-solutions/article_aae9b38b-272d-4742-a55d-e6b25d48cdd9.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/08568fd3-6776-4f61-955b-88e6eff46e41 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-1-7-brew/article_08568fd3-6776-4f61-955b-88e6eff46e41.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the promotion of Jim Bitticks to CEO, which Dave's Hot Chicken announced January 5. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:09:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d38978c3-d690-4bc1-91fb-741c42d54fca https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-2-dave-s-hot-chicken/article_d38978c3-d690-4bc1-91fb-741c42d54fca.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:04:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a4046cf5-8d8e-4f28-99b5-70b6aeb3aed9 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-7-playa-bowls/article_a4046cf5-8d8e-4f28-99b5-70b6aeb3aed9.html lmichaels@franchisetimes.com (Laura Michaels) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:07:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5b410718-3963-41dd-9ce4-074d44e5aaf0 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-4-scenthound/article_5b410718-3963-41dd-9ce4-074d44e5aaf0.html ewentland@franchisetimes.com (Emilee Wentland) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:05:00 -0600 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http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bfc5e87e-3abe-4b1b-b60e-0735d7791d2a https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-10-vital-care-infusion/article_bfc5e87e-3abe-4b1b-b60e-0735d7791d2a.html lmichaels@franchisetimes.com (Laura Michaels) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/12071035-a9eb-4292-ac76-b7be410873be https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-11-blue-kangaroo-packoutz/article_12071035-a9eb-4292-ac76-b7be410873be.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:59:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fd3888f0-beb7-48c4-8b3f-e214e5f9d595 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-12-superior-fence-rail/article_fd3888f0-beb7-48c4-8b3f-e214e5f9d595.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:58:00 -0600 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http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/580be805-0df2-487d-89ee-1b3ca27e3dcc https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-14-british-swim-school/article_580be805-0df2-487d-89ee-1b3ca27e3dcc.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:56:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1f56b4fe-1901-4027-8c03-aab4c9fac596 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-15-the-great-greek-mediterranean-grill/article_1f56b4fe-1901-4027-8c03-aab4c9fac596.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:53:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/69c96964-2e60-4104-882a-ad47e17e2f4c https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-18-wingstop/article_69c96964-2e60-4104-882a-ad47e17e2f4c.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:54:00 -0600 http://www.franchisetimes.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b91846a0-92d2-4a75-860c-0f10b7bf9ec1 https://www.franchisetimes.com/issue-archive/2026/january/2026-fast-serious-winners-no-17-the-now-massage/article_b91846a0-92d2-4a75-860c-0f10b7bf9ec1.html mliedke@franchisetimes.com (Matthew Liedke) Slim Chickens climbs 11 spots as its ranking boost mirrors an impressive systemwide sales increase over the last several years. 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