Franchise Times Magazine

29/08/2025

At the Global Franchise Summer Summit in Denver this July, many international brands made their pitches to expand into the United States.

Restaurant, cafe and entertainment brands made their case for why they’re poised to grow in the U.S. market. Some are well established in their respective markets, while others have just a few units.

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At the Global Franchise Summer Summit in Denver this July, many international brands made their pitches to expand into the United States.

28/08/2025

Sal Longo remembers the first day he started working for Jim and Denise Coffey, husband-and-wife duo and co-founders for party rental concept Busy Bee Jumpers.

An 18-year-old working in construction, Longo was tasked with setting up a water slide attraction in the town he and his family now live in

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Sal Longo remembers the first day he started working for Jim and Denise Coffey, husband-and-wife duo and co-founders for party rental concept Busy Bee Jumpers.

28/08/2025

Deal roundup! Below are the latest deals we've been keeping our eyes on:

- Barrio Burrito Bar is set for development in South Carolina with the signing of a master franchise agreement.

- Shipley Do-Nuts inked a five-unit agreement to develop the northwest region of Louisiana.

- Ford's Garage, the casual dining chain officially licensed by Ford Motor Company, signed a three-unit agreement with TIG Franchise Group to open locations in New Jersey.

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Barrio Burrito Bar is set for development in South Carolina with the signing of a master franchise agreement. The deal is with a trio of entrepreneurs, Krinesh Patel, Rakesh Patel

27/08/2025

Finding a healthy middle ground with artificial intelligence can be a struggle. Joe Malmuth, chief development officer for Batteries Plus, thinks his company has found the sweet spot when it comes to lead qualification.

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Finding a healthy middle ground with artificial intelligence can be a struggle. Joe Malmuth, chief development officer for Batteries Plus, thinks his company has found the sweet spot when it

26/08/2025

In 1997, Charles Loflin opened Wingstop store No. 6 as a franchisee of the restaurant chain, and hasn’t stopped growing since. In fact, his company, San Antonio Wings, owns and operates 162 Wingstop locations in San Antonio and other parts of Texas, as well as in Arizona. He and his company are part of a larger feature in this month’s issue: The Franchise Times Restaurant 200, the largest restaurant franchisees in the nation based on sales.

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In 1997, Charles Loflin opened Wingstop store No. 6 as a franchisee of the restaurant chain, and hasn’t stopped growing since. In fact, his company, San Antonio Wings, owns and

25/08/2025

The wait is over—our three-part webinar series is kicking off tomorrow at 10:00am! We’ve lined up industry experts to share insights on financing, labor, and tax strategies that matter most to multi-unit franchisees.

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25/08/2025

Josh Lyon’s affinity for membership models is to be expected after years scaling membership-led brands.

“That was my comfort spot,” said Lyon, who has a 15-plus-year career in the fitness industry.

Lyon shifted his wellness focus from humans to dogs in 2021, joining membership-based dog wellness concept Scenthound as vice president of operations. The company promoted him to chief operating officer in April.

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Josh Lyon’s affinity for membership models is to be expected after years scaling membership-led brands.

24/08/2025

Yet another franchise is being accused of fraud and deception. This time it’s 36-unit Toastique.

Two Toastique franchisees are suing the toast, juice and coffee bar brand in arbitration, claiming the business model does not work. The franchisor is likewise suing the operators, Carrie Carretta and Richard Giambastini, for opening a business that it claims uses Toastique’s propriety and confidential information.

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Yet another franchise is being accused of fraud and deception. This time it’s 36-unit Toastique.

23/08/2025

While recent results have been varied, major brands on the Franchise Times Scoreboard have experienced steady stock growth year to date.

McDonald’s, as well as the parent companies of large quick-service restaurants such as Restaurant Brands International and Yum Brands, have all shown YTD increases in their closing prices. Yum Brands, which includes KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill, leads the way, with a YTD stock increase of 12 percent, from $133.44 to $150.79.

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While recent results have been varied, major brands on the Franchise Times Scoreboard have experienced steady stock growth year to date.

22/08/2025

As the year progresses, value is emerging as a top motivator across the restaurant space. In these uncertain times (as if there were any other times lately), consumers keep pulling back.

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As the year progresses, value is emerging as a top motivator across the restaurant space. In these uncertain times (as if there were any other times lately), consumers keep pulling

21/08/2025

Sharon Moeller spent most of her career in franchise lending. She credited the experiences over her 16-plus years for setting her up for success as chief financial officer for franchise operator WKS Restaurant Group.

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Sharon Moeller spent most of her career in franchise lending. She credited the experiences over her 16-plus years for setting her up for success as chief financial officer for franchise

21/08/2025

Teaching safe driving to teenagers was one of the last things Brad Coleman pictured himself doing while hitting the accelerator and gunning it around race car tracks at over 160 mph.

As the owner and CEO of SafeWay Driving, Coleman is convinced he’s making the roads safer in his home state of Texas. With two corporate stores and six franchisees operating 22 locations in the Lone Star State, the Houston-based company is teaching between 4,000 and 4,500 high school students a year how to drive safely and avoid accidents with a combination of online, classroom and road lessons.

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• CEO and owner Brad Coleman wants to grow the franchise in his home state of Texas before expanding into other parts of country.