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Technology

Why a Dunkin' franchisee is using AI to count its doughnuts

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 06, 2026

Tennessee-based Bluemont Group was throwing away millions of dollars' worth of unsold doughnuts a year. Enter Do’Cast, an AI camera system that is helping it match supply with demand.

Emerging Brands

Former BJ's Restaurants exec Greg Levin named CEO of Starbird

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2026

Levin is tasked with leading the "super-premium fast food" chain's next growth phase outside California.

Operations

Wahlburgers looks for growth at Home Depot and Bass Pro Shops

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 27, 2026

The mixed-format burger concept owned by actor Mark Wahlberg broke off a deal with Hy-Vee grocery stores last year. Now the company is looking to open in other nontraditional formats.

Financing

McDonald's franchisees send a message with a 'bill of rights'

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2026

The Bottom Line: The National Owners Association, an independent group of the fast-food chain’s operators, has approved a list of 15 standards it considers vital to fair franchising, including the right to set prices.

Financing

A Subway franchisee group is asking for changes to its latest offer

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2026

More than a quarter of franchisees signed a petition through an independent association asking for changes to the chain's "Sub Club" redemption. But the company said the program is off to a "strong start."

Financing

Famous Dave's wants to put more restaurants under one roof

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 21, 2026

The casual-dining barbecue chain is co-branding with sister concepts Papa Murphy’s and Cold Stone Creamery with the goal of generating more sales from the same footprint.

Financing

How franchisees can find winning restaurant brands

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Martha Olmos, chief operating officer with Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee Damm Fine Restaurant Group, joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss picking and running good brands.

Financing

Why Peter Cancro is the best person to take Jersey Mike's to Europe

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2026

The sandwich chain’s founder and current chairman, who sold the company last year, will develop 400 locations in the U.K. and Ireland in its first major international development agreement outside North America.

Financing

TGI Fridays plans to open hundreds of new restaurants worldwide

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 12, 2026

The casual-dining chain wants to reach 1,000 locations by 2030, and plans to fuel the momentum by creating more immersive experiences in its restaurants.

Emerging Brands

The Sports Bra wins investment from WNBA champion and team owner Renee Montgomery

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 09, 2026

An owner of Atlanta Dream, Montgomery will also serve as creative advisor to the women's-sports-centric bar based in Portland, Oregon. The franchise chain is expanding into four more cities.

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