Fast-casual chain serving smoothies and healthy food options
176 new locations in 2024, $2B Blackstone acquisition, and 12 straight years of same-store sales growth. Why smoothies plus wraps is a winning QSR formula.
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Compare investment costs, fees, support, and requirements for 50 major QSR franchises. The most comprehensive franchise comparison resource available.
March 19, 2026
The dream of buying a franchise with an SBA loan and a handshake is fading fast. In 2026, banks want multi-unit experience, seven-figure liquidity, and brands that can demonstrate consistent unit economics. First-time buyers are finding fewer doors open.
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Subway's multi-unit operators are selling, transferring, or simply walking away at rates not seen since the brand's early 2010s decline. Behind the exits: forced remodels, stagnant sales, and a growing sense that the Roark Capital playbook prioritizes brand value over operator profitability.
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While the restaurant industry is projected to grow just over 4% in 2025, a select group of quick-service chains is crushing that benchmark. These 25 brands are expanding at breakneck speed, opening hundreds of locations, and reshaping the competitive landscape through smart strategies, loyal...
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In November 2024, private equity giant Blackstone agreed to acquire a majority stake in Jersey Mike's Subs for $8 billion. The deal came just months after Blackstone purchased Tropical Smoothie Caf...
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