franchise expansion

Wingstop reports 5.9% system-wide sales growth to $1.4B and 97 net new units, but domestic same-store sales fell 8.7% amid consumer spending weakness.

Jersey Mike's confidentially filed for IPO after Blackstone's $8B acquisition. Revenue grew 10.6% to $309.8M, but net income fell 23.1%, raising profitability concerns.

FirstService completes two acquisitions converting franchised Midwest territories into company-owned operations, strengthening regional presence across California Closets and Paul Davis Restoration divisions.

Take 5 Oil Change opens first Winchester, Virginia location, expanding to approximately 1,300 outlets nationwide with consistent 4.7/5 customer ratings.

Planet Fitness shares plunge 32% amid slowing growth, though the company added 181 clubs and raised prices 50%. Valuation remains stretched at 28x earnings.

Take 5 Oil Change opens third Spokane Valley location, reflecting strong demand for convenient vehicle maintenance across its 1,300-unit national network.

Global QSR market to reach $451.24B by 2030 from $323.46B in 2025, driven by digital innovation, urbanization, and emerging market expansion.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory integrates with Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and ezCater using centralized order management to expand digital reach and improve franchisee operations.

Apple buys full ownership of 'Severance' for $70M, shifting toward proprietary content strategy like Netflix to boost its streaming platform's competitive position.