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Using flour hailing from “the Napa Valley of wheat” in Montana and scratch baking bread with live yeast makes for a qual...
08/22/2026

Using flour hailing from “the Napa Valley of wheat” in Montana and scratch baking bread with live yeast makes for a quality product that keeps customers coming back. That’s what John Dikos, the CEO of Great Harvest, said makes the brand stand out in the bakery cafe category.

“It truly is an old-school scratch baking process,” Dikos said. The brand’s fresh breads and bakery items have fueled growth and made repeat customers for 50 years. To celebrate its anniversary, Great Harvest announced a brand refresh.

The Montana-founded company debuted a new logo and motto, “rise and stay true,” which Dikos said better articulates the company’s mission. The refresh includes a heavier emphasis on storytelling, so customers know the process by which the baked goods make it to their homes.

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Using flour hailing from “the Napa Valley of wheat” in Montana and scratch baking bread with live yeast makes for a quality product that keeps customers coming back. That’s what

Across its 300-unit system, Restoration 1 has readied its 140-plus franchisees to expect the unexpected.This approach pr...
08/22/2026

Across its 300-unit system, Restoration 1 has readied its 140-plus franchisees to expect the unexpected.

This approach proves effective in a category sparked by seasonality, explained Kevin Rychel, senior vice president of operations.

“You have to pivot,” Rychel said. “If you just sit there and say, ‘OK, I’ll wait until the phone rings,’ you’re going to be in trouble. You have to really get out there and sell your business.”

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Across its 300-unit system, Restoration 1 has readied its 140-plus franchisees to expect the unexpected.

Fashion trends are always changing and evolving. Now more than ever, Ally Van Iten is seeing people ditch uniformity in ...
08/21/2026

Fashion trends are always changing and evolving. Now more than ever, Ally Van Iten is seeing people ditch uniformity in favor of individuality.

“People get tired of following a formula. When you’re younger, entering your professional career, you might want something really simple so you can look put together every day. You might follow a capsule wardrobe, or you might follow what an influencer posts,” Van Iten said. “But you get to a point in your life where you want to reflect your personality and what you wear. You want it to be authentic.”

That’s where House of Colour comes in.

House of Colour began in London in 1985 and has since expanded globally. United States operations kicked off at the turn of the 2010s, with franchise opportunities available a few years later.

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Fashion trends are always changing and evolving. Now more than ever, Ally Van Iten is seeing people ditch uniformity in favor of individuality.

Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a diff...
08/21/2026

Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a different genre each month, and report back in FT Undercover.

The treats at Andy’s make it easy to give in—and to ignore the menu prices. Thankfully, the premium product helps put the value equation back in order. —L.M.

The peach cobbler is delectable, so next time I’ll need to splurge on a flight to try more flavors. —E.W.

The price makes it hard to become a regular, but for a special treat, it’s worth the cost. With several kinds of shells and fillings, there’s something for everyone. —A.T.

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Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a different genre each month, and report back in FT Undercover.

Since 2014, D Spot Dessert Cafe has taken a steady path to growth across its homeland of Canada.Franchising three years ...
08/20/2026

Since 2014, D Spot Dessert Cafe has taken a steady path to growth across its homeland of Canada.

Franchising three years later has grown the dessert and casual eatery concept to 56 units. No. 57 marks a new chapter for the brand, as D Spot crosses the border for the first time with a new location in Dallas.

“The ambition is limitless—pragmatic, but limitless,” said Kaan Sayiner, who was appointed as D Spot CEO and president in June. “There’s just so much opportunity in the American market, vastly more than Canada has to offer.”

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Since 2014, D Spot Dessert Cafe has taken a steady path to growth across its homeland of Canada.

The stock market remains volatile in 2026 for many brands, and there’s no exception for major quick-service restaurants....
08/20/2026

The stock market remains volatile in 2026 for many brands, and there’s no exception for major quick-service restaurants.

McDonald’s stock remained largely flat over the last few months, closing at $274.60 on July 13, down slightly from $275.31 on May 11. Year-to-date, though, its stock fell 10 percent from where it started 2026 at $303.26.

The continued drop in the summer months is despite global systemwide sales increasing 11 percent in the first quarter of 2026, reaching more than $34 billion. Global comparable sales also rose for McDonald’s by 3.8 percent.

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The stock market remains volatile in 2026 for many brands, and there’s no exception for major quick-service restaurants.

At least 55 franchisees have filed complaints to the Federal Trade Commission about both Tune-Up brands. Ten are part of...
08/19/2026

At least 55 franchisees have filed complaints to the Federal Trade Commission about both Tune-Up brands. Ten are part of an arbitration case against HFC. In retaliation after some failed attempts at mediating in June, HFC filed arbitration cases against nine franchisees, the operators said. Doug Luther of Luther Lanard is their attorney.

Several operators spoke to Franchise Times under the condition of anonymity because their businesses are still open or they fear retaliation.

“I told the franchise I was on the verge of su***de. I was done. I couldn’t do it. … I was just not myself. I became—I don’t know what I became, but it was awful.” — Carola Hagenau, former Bath Tune-Up franchisee

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When representatives of Kitchen Tune-Up said franchisees don’t need construction or business ownership experience, many operators were sold on the remodeling concept.

Lloyd and Randi Beesing were tired of the corporate world and looking for a business opportunity.Lloyd Beesing worked in...
08/19/2026

Lloyd and Randi Beesing were tired of the corporate world and looking for a business opportunity.

Lloyd Beesing worked in transportation logistics and insurance, while Randi Beesing was in medical sales, diagnostics and business development, launching new products for startup companies.

They saw a fit when the opportunity arose in 2019 to take over the Any Lab Test Now in the Jacksonville, Florida, market. The brand’s locations offer direct-to-consumer clinical, DNA and drug and alcohol testing without a doctor’s referral.

“I do sales and marketing and he does finance and operations,” Randi Beesing said. “It makes it very simple for us.”

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Lloyd and Randi Beesing were tired of the corporate world and looking for a business opportunity.

Read the latest in M&A news from Franchise Times: 1. Grammy-nominated musician Flo Rida invested in Beyond Juicery + Eat...
08/18/2026

Read the latest in M&A news from Franchise Times:

1. Grammy-nominated musician Flo Rida invested in Beyond Juicery + Eatery.

2. Yum Brands completed the sale of Pizza Hut’s China operations to Yum China Holdings for $1.2 billion.

3. Gorgeous Collective, the multi-brand beauty and wellness franchise platform anchored by Image Studios, acquired skincare franchise Clean Your Dirty Face.

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Grammy-nominated musician Flo Rida invested in Beyond Juicery + Eatery. The rapper—known for his songs “Low (feat. T-Pain),” “Right Round” and “Whistle”—is now an equity stakeholder in the juice and

Making the decision to sell isn’t an easy one for operators. Maybe they’re retiring, exiting a brand or looking to offlo...
08/18/2026

Making the decision to sell isn’t an easy one for operators. Maybe they’re retiring, exiting a brand or looking to offload some less-desirable units. Whatever the reason, owners need to avoid some key mistakes to properly prepare their businesses, their teams and themselves for a sale.

While it may feel counterintuitive, franchisees should be looking to the future of their businesses when preparing to sell. Rick Ormsby, the managing director of M&A advisory firm Unbridled Capital, said buyers and lenders look for updated financial statements throughout the due diligence phase.

“We tell our clients to sell when they expect the next four to six months to be at least flat or mildly positive from a same-store sales and EBITDA [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization] perspective,” Ormsby said. “Too many people want to time the peak, and then miss it, and their business drops during due diligence, resulting in a painful re-trade.”

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Making the decision to sell isn’t an easy one for operators. Maybe they’re retiring, exiting a brand or looking to offload some less-desirable units. Whatever the reason, owners need to

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