Panda Express doesn't franchise in the US. Here's why the 2,400+ location chain stays company-owned, how they generate $2M+ AUV, and what this means for prospective franchisees.
Tim Hortons has 4,000+ Canadian locations and 75% market share. In the US? Under 650 struggling stores. Here's what went wrong and why Canadian dominance doesn't translate south.
Popeyes lit the match in August 2019. Six years later, Chick-fil-A's systemwide sales have grown from $10.5 billion to $22.7 billion. McDonald's chicken became its fastest-growing protein. Popeyes itself still struggles with franchisee profitability. The war reshaped the entire $63.7 billion U.S. chicken QSR segment.