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finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a Jersey Mike's Franchise

Jersey Mike's Subs is one of the fastest-growing QSR brands in the country. The chain has grown from a regional East Coast concept to a national powerhouse, adding hundreds of locations annually and c

MAR 21, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a Domino's Franchise

Domino's has transformed from a regional pizza delivery chain into one of the most technologically advanced QSR brands in the world. The company's digital transformation over the last 15 years has mad

MAR 21, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a Wendy's Franchise

Wendy's has spent the last decade repositioning itself as the quality leader in the burger category. Fresh, never frozen beef. Sea salt fries. Made-to-order burgers. The brand's commitment to quality

MAR 21, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a Popeyes Franchise

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has spent the last five years on a growth tear. The 2019 chicken sandwich launch wasn't just a viral moment. It fundamentally shifted the brand's position in the QSR chicken

MAR 21, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a Taco Bell Franchise

Taco Bell is the dominant player in Mexican-inspired QSR, with over 8,000 locations generating more than $13 billion in annual system sales. The brand has spent the last decade evolving from a late-ni

MAR 21, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a Dunkin' Franchise

Dunkin' has spent the last decade transforming from a regional donut shop into a national beverage-led, on-the-go brand. The rebrand from "Dunkin' Donuts" to just "Dunkin'" in 2019 signaled the shift:

MAR 21, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a Subway Franchise

Subway has long been one of the most accessible franchise opportunities in quick-service restaurants. The initial investment is lower than most major brands. The footprint is flexible (you can open in

MAR 21, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
What Chick-fil-A’s $10,000 franchise fee buys
Finance & Economics

What Chick-fil-A’s $10,000 franchise fee buys

Chick-fil-A pairs its $10,000 initial fee with a full-time operating role. Its 2025 disclosure explains the financial and transfer terms behind that opportunity.

MAR 21, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

How to Open a McDonald's Franchise

Opening a McDonald's franchise remains one of the most coveted opportunities in quick-service restaurants, but it's also one of the most demanding. The Golden Arches don't hand out franchises to just

MAR 21, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management

The USMCA Review Is Here and Restaurant Supply Chains Are on the Line: What Operators Need to Know About the 2026 Trade Fight

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

Coffee Prices Hit Record Highs and QSR Chains Are Scrambling: Inside the 2026 Global Coffee Crisis

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

Brinker International's $6.25 Billion Comeback: How Chili's Big Smasher Turned a Casual Dining Chain Into QSR's Biggest Threat

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

The NRA's $1.55 Trillion Forecast and the 42% Profitability Crisis: Inside the 2026 State of the Restaurant Industry Report

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

The Great Restaurant Closure Wave of 2026: Who Is Shutting Doors and Why

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

El Pollo Loco's Breakout Moment: How a Regional Chicken Chain Is Finally Expanding Beyond California

MAR 20, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

Restaurants Take Their Case to Congress: Swipe Fees, Immigration, and the USMCA Fight

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

Oil Hits $107 a Barrel and Restaurants Brace for Impact: How the Iran Conflict Is Reshaping QSR Economics

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
marketing
Marketing & Growth

Burger King Fires Its Mascot, Admits Past Failures, and Bets $700 Million on a Brand Reset

MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics

Fat Brands Files for Bankruptcy: Inside the $1.5 Billion Collapse of a QSR Empire

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis

Chipotle's Record Expansion Meets Margin Pressure: Inside the Q4 2025 Results and What They Signal for Fast Casual

Chipotle opened a record 334 restaurants in 2025 and grew revenue 5.4% to $11.9B, but restaurant-level margins contracted to 23.4%. The fast-casual leader faces a new equation.

MAR 20, 2026 · 8 MIN READ