Starbucks rebounds as traffic and sales turn positive in Q1
On Wednesday morning’s Q1 investor call, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol declared, “The shine is back on our brand.” The executive...
KFC global growth surges as flagship stores set new pace
Nivera Wallani, KFC Global’s chief development officer, celebrated 15 years with the brand in November, spending 11 of those on...
Papa Johns sells 85 restaurants in major refranchising deal
Papa Johns is following through on its promise of putting restaurants in the hands of capable franchisees. The pizza giant announced...
Flavor DNA™: How Ahmad Ashkar Is Redefining Taste and Building the Yelp-Killer the Industry Never Saw Coming
For more than a decade, Ahmad Ashkar has been rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship — across food, technology, and social impact. Now,...
Wingstop’s New Campaign: From Cult Favorite to Cultural Mainstay
Wingstop is stepping into a new era—one shaped not just by rapid expansion, but by a desire to cement its...
Angry Chickz: How Investment Fuels Hot Chicken Growth
The story of Angry Chickz begins with one unforgettable bite. When founder David Mkhitaryan first tasted Nashville hot chicken in...
Diversified Restaurant Group franchisee of the year
On a bright, sunny evening in August, SG Ellison, CEO of franchisee organization Diversified Restaurant Group (DRG), walks into the...
