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Sales Gains Push Cheba Hut, Jersey Mike's, Firehouse Up the Top 400 Ranks
Franchise Finance

Sales Gains Push Cheba Hut, Jersey Mike's, Firehouse Up the Top 400 Ranks

  • By Laura Michaels
  • Updated Oct 9, 2025

Sales for the sandwich category were up just 1 percent, to $26.8 billion, according to data from the newly released Franchise Times Top 400, a…

Main Post Invests in 1,200-Unit Smoothie King, Plus More Bold Deals
Franchise Mergers and Acquisitions

Main Post Invests in 1,200-Unit Smoothie King, Plus More Bold Deals

  • Aug 12, 2025

Main Post Partners made a minority investment in Smoothie King. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1973, Dallas-based Smoothie Kin…

Big Whiskey’s Back in Franchise Expansion Mode With Texas Deal
Franchise Development

Big Whiskey’s Back in Franchise Expansion Mode With Texas Deal

  • Matthew Liedke
  • May 28, 2025

After hitting pause on growth around the time of the pandemic, Missouri-based Big Whiskey’s is again making a push to open more units. As part of the effort, the brand signed a three-unit agreement with a Texas couple who will bring the brand to Houston.

Dill Dinkers Eyes Orlando Market With 10-Unit Deal, Plus More Multi-Unit News
Franchise News

Dill Dinkers Eyes Orlando Market With 10-Unit Deal, Plus More Multi-Unit News

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Oct 22, 2024

Pickleball brand Dill Dinkers signed a 10-unit agreement for the Orlando market. The deal is with Justin White and Brien Vega, who each bring …

Charity Efforts Contribute to Double-Digit Sales Growth for Cheba Hut, Jersey Mike's, Top 400 Data Shows
Franchise News

Charity Efforts Contribute to Double-Digit Sales Growth for Cheba Hut, Jersey Mike's, Top 400 Data Shows

  • Emilee Wentland
  • Updated Sep 27, 2024

At Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, a marijuana-themed sandwich chain founded 26 years ago, core values dictate every move the corporate team makes.

Cheba Hut Brings Its Cannabis Theme and Cold Cuts to New Markets
Franchise News

Cheba Hut Brings Its Cannabis Theme and Cold Cuts to New Markets

  • Matthew Liedke
  • Sep 9, 2022

Cheba Hut, the cannabis-themed sandwich brand, opened its 50th location recently in Washington, marking the company’s continued growth outside…

Reporters Taste-test Three Sandwich Franchises
Franchise Times Undercover

Reporters Taste-test Three Sandwich Franchises

  • Beth Ewen, Callie Evergreen, Nicholas Upton
  • Updated Jan 27, 2021

As someone who tries to limit their consumption of meat, I’m constantly looking for vegetarian-friendly menu items at restaurants. As far as s…

Cheba Hut Tweaks Stores for Impending Pandemic Winter
Franchise News

Cheba Hut Tweaks Stores for Impending Pandemic Winter

  • Updated Oct 7, 2020
Cheba Hut Tweaks Stores for Impending Pandemic Winter
Franchise News

Cheba Hut Tweaks Stores for Impending Pandemic Winter

  • Nicholas Upton
  • Updated Oct 13, 2020

As the restaurant industry returns to the generally slower winter months, Cheba Hut is making some updates to prepare for the first winter with COVID-19.

Where to find flexibility in leases
2020

Where to find flexibility in leases

  • Nicholas Upton
  • Updated Oct 13, 2020

It’s a strange time to sign a lease, as the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the real estate industry.

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