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Finance & Economics12 MIN READ

How to Open a KFC Franchise in 2026: Costs, Fees, Revenue, and the Full FDD Breakdown

A KFC franchise costs $1.85M to $3.77M with average revenue of $1.35M. Full 2025 FDD analysis covering fees, unit economics, 314 US closures, and what buyers need to know.

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Technology & InnovationSEP 15, 20263 MIN READ

7shifts Brings Employee Training Into Its Restaurant HR Platform

Course completion still leaves managers responsible for assessing practical skills.

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SEP 15, 2026
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Chipotle Targets Full Apprentice Coverage by the End of 2027

Chipotle aims to extend Apprentice coverage from roughly three-quarters of restaurants to every company-owned location by end-2027.

Marketing & GrowthSEP 15, 20263 MIN READ

Taco Bell Foundation's 2026 Grants Reach 700 Nonprofits

Applications require an invitation from the foundation.

Marketing & GrowthSEP 11, 20263 MIN READ

Dunkin’s Tennis Campaign Connects Drinks, Merchandise and Rewards

An upcoming app points offer follows restaurant tennis collectibles, an announced HEAD collection and a public Grand Central pop-up.

Finance & EconomicsSEP 10, 20264 MIN READ

WOWorks’ Franchise Incentives Reward Scale, but Cash Timing Matters

WOWorks ties franchise fee reductions, refunds and royalty relief to development commitments. Operators need to put the incentives on the same calendar as their openings.

Finance & EconomicsSEP 9, 20263 MIN READ

Jersey Mike’s Q2 shows sales growth and a complicated earnings comparison

Comparable sales rose 2.3% as Jersey Mike’s expanded, while advertising timing and corporate costs complicate the second-quarter profit comparison.

Marketing & GrowthSEP 8, 20263 MIN READ

Dunkin’s Fall Campaign Moves From Breakfast to Afternoon Lattes

A creator meal, capped espresso codes and a four-hour latte offer give customers three ways to participate in Dunkin’s fall campaign.

Industry AnalysisSEP 4, 20263 MIN READ

Food-Service Payrolls Rebound in the First August Jobs Estimate

The September 4 release estimated 59,000 additional food-service jobs. Original release tables also show how July’s decline changed in revision.

People & CultureSEP 3, 20263 MIN READ

Massachusetts cites Dunkin operator and staffing firms over worker pay

The $1.46 million assessment covers restitution for 100 employees and state penalties, with findings involving classification, pay and assignment notices.

Technology & InnovationSEP 3, 20263 MIN READ

Pilot completes Wendy’s kiosk rollout at 78 travel-center restaurants

Pilot’s completed Wendy’s deployment connects travel-center restaurants to brand ordering options within its wider food and digital program.

Marketing & GrowthSEP 3, 20263 MIN READ

Wendy’s Halloween offer pairs coupon books with meal collectibles

Boo! Books, scheduled Frosty Frights toys and a planned app-exclusive toy use different participation rules within Wendy’s seasonal program.

Operations & ManagementSEP 2, 20263 MIN READ

Pesce reopens Lexington Dunkin with Jimmy John’s under one roof

The Marrett Road reopening restores a historic Dunkin and adds Jimmy John’s, with the operator describing training work and planned delivery.

Marketing & GrowthSEP 1, 20263 MIN READ

Dunkin and Febreze launch Walmart-exclusive coffee and bakery scents

Dunkin’s Walmart-exclusive Febreze range follows earlier Native and Flipz launches, with scent-specific formats and separate retail channels.

Industry AnalysisSEP 1, 20263 MIN READ

July Food-Service and Lodging Hires Nearly Matched Departures

July accommodation and food-service hires nearly matched separations. The September JOLTS release shows why stable headcount can still require substantial recruiting.

Industry AnalysisSEP 1, 20263 MIN READ

Riko’s buys two franchise restaurants without adding system locations

Riko’s completed its purchase of Merrick and Levittown restaurants August 31. The transfer changes ownership within a 13-location system as another Long Island site remains planned.

Technology & InnovationAUG 26, 20263 MIN READ

OpenTable's Summer Tools Target Table Rules and Guest Recognition

OpenTable's August update covers table rules and cross-location guest history. Conversational Reporting was in testing.

Operations & ManagementAUG 26, 20263 MIN READ

Mokas’ nine-store agreement spans Missouri counties and three Kansas cities

Cornerstone’s Mokas agreement covers six Missouri locations and three Kansas markets. Its 2027 opening target sits alongside an earlier franchisee’s separately staged development plan.

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