Jun 08, 2026

Krystal Opens First New Jersey Restaurant With Victor Cruz

Krystal opens its first New Jersey restaurant in Union with NFL legend Victor Cruz, marking the 1932-founded slider chain’s Northeast…
Jun 07, 2026

Portillo’s Plans Michigan Avenue Flagship in Chicago

Portillo's will open a 5,500-sq-ft flagship at 304 North Michigan Avenue, its first inline Chicago site and 45th Chicagoland restaurant.…
Jun 07, 2026

Toca Social Brings Soccer Franchise to US and Mexico

Toca Social opens its first US venue in Dallas and first franchise unit in Mexico weeks before the 2026 World…
Jun 07, 2026

Fitness Franchise M&A Heats Up as Consolidation Spreads

Fitness franchise M&A is accelerating as private equity fuels consolidation across Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness and Club Pilates franchisee systems.
Jun 06, 2026

Club Pilates Grows in New Jersey With 6-Studio Deal

Aligned Fitness acquired six Club Pilates studios in New Jersey, lifting its portfolio to 61 locations as boutique fitness consolidation…
Jun 05, 2026

The Great F&B Invasion: How China’s Brutal Price Wars Landed on Singapore’s Doorstep

Walk through any Singapore mall today, and you’ll notice the vibe has quietly shifted. That trendy new bubble tea shop?…