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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

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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Operations & Management

Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs for compact drive-thru

Huey Magoo’s estimates 40% lower development costs. Its proposed footprint still requires a site plan and a comparison of complete project budgets.

MAY 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ

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Operations & Management

Freddy’s adapts its kitchen for a first military-base restaurant

The Fort Lee commissary opening pairs a smaller footprint and simplified menu with staff background checks and an extended military approval process.

APR 15, 2026 · 3 MIN READ

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Operations & Management

The Economics of Going Small: Why QSR Chains Are Racing to Sub-2,000 Square Feet

Taco Bell's Go Mobile is 1,325 square feet. McDonald's is testing carryout-only boxes. Chipotle's Chipotlane format eliminates dining rooms. The industry's biggest bet isn't on new menu items. It's on smaller buildings.

MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ