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Jack in the Box Closes $119 Million Sale of Del Taco to Yadav Enterprises

The divestiture advances Jack in the Box’s shift to an asset-light model.

Hardee’s Franchisee Shuts 77 Restaurants Across Eight States After Lawsuit Over Unpaid Fees

California Pizza Kitchen to Be Acquired by Investor Group Led by Consortium Brand Partners

Senate Introduces American Franchise Act for Hotel Franchises

Marriott Hits 100 City Express Signings in U.S. and Canada

Permits Show Portillo’s Planning Dine-In Restaurant at 300 N. Michigan Avenue

Whataburger to Close Auburn and Tuscaloosa Restaurants on Dec. 15 as Part of Southeast Portfolio Trim

McDonald’s Tightens Oversight of Franchise Pricing to Bolster Value

Wisconsin Cinnabon Incident Fallout: Fired Worker’s Fundraiser Soars as New Video Emerges

McDonald’s Tightens Franchise Standards to Enforce Value Pricing Starting in 2026

Denny’s Nears Finish of 150-Store U.S. Closure Plan for 2025

Denny’s Says Most Planned Closures Are Complete as Take-Private Deal Tracks for Early 2026

Sebastopol Admits Permit Error Letting Little Caesars Open Despite Downtown Chain Ban

Reports Point to Victoria’s Secret Return to Germany in 2026 With City-Center Stores

Évry Court Rejects CFDT’s Challenge to Carrefour’s Use of Location-Gérance

Massachusetts McDonald’s Honors 40-Year Employee With $40,000 Tribute

Panera Launches 'Panera RISE' Turnaround With Menu Upgrades, Staffing Boosts and a $7 Billion Sales Goal

Augusta Hooters, a Masters Week Fixture, Demolished as Washington Square Razing Expands

French Greens Propose Fast-Food Franchise Tax Tied to 2026 Budget

Darebin Council Blocks 24/7 McDonald’s on Northcote’s High Street