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Mike’s Red Tacos turns to an experienced operator for 36 Florida stores
Built Different Brands plans the first Florida opening for 2027 under a 36-store agreement.
OCT 22, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
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2 min readMike’s Red Tacos turns to an experienced operator for 36 Florida stores
Built Different Brands plans the first Florida opening for 2027 under a 36-store agreement.
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2 min readPrimoHoagies offers 10–15 restaurant resales as it tests a smaller store
Retiring owners create an acquisition path while new franchisees develop a 1,100-square-foot format.
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3 min readKrispy Kreme announces 33-shop New York development deal
Original Entrepreneurs plans 33 shops over five years as Krispy Kreme expands through franchisees.
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Industry Analysis
PrimoHoagies offers 10–15 restaurant resales as it tests a smaller store
Retiring owners create an acquisition path while new franchisees develop a 1,100-square-foot format.
OCT 22, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Industry Analysis
Krispy Kreme announces 33-shop New York development deal
Original Entrepreneurs plans 33 shops over five years as Krispy Kreme expands through franchisees.
OCT 14, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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MTY renews its franchising push after strategic review
MTY plans fewer company-operated restaurants and a review of its brands.
OCT 11, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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DFI plans takeover of Maxim’s licensed Starbucks interests
The conditional exchange covers licensed interests in seven Asian markets.
OCT 2, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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Hormel agrees to buy chicken processor Brakebush
The proposed acquisition would add chicken portioning, cooking and custom product development to Hormel's foodservice business.
OCT 1, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners
The company says its first regional lease is signed in Queens, with an opening targeted for mid-2027.
SEP 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Bad Ass Coffee moves headquarters to Lexington
A new distribution center supports East Coast and destination stores.
SEP 23, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Slutty Vegan adds Cincinnati to Soul Republic’s Ohio plans
Soul Republic’s third announced Ohio market follows its plans for Columbus and Cleveland.
SEP 23, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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Higher-income households account for most restaurant spending
New Census income figures and the restaurant association's analysis show how higher-income households contribute to spending on meals away from home.
SEP 16, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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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.
SEP 4, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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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.
SEP 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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