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Hilton Brings Yotel Into New “Select by Hilton” Tier in Exclusive Franchise Deal

The agreement gives Yotel access to Hilton’s booking platform alongside Hilton Honors members later in 2026.

Popeyes Franchisee Sailormen Closes 20 Stores as Bankruptcy Sale Process Begins

Tilray Closes BrewDog Australia Deal, Adding Brisbane Brewery and Bars

Illinois Sues Lockport McDonald’s Owner Over 550-Plus Alleged Child Labor Violations

Wyndham Names Amit Sripathi CFO, Elevates David Wilner to North America Development Chief

Applebee’s Closes Select Restaurants in Indiana, Missouri and New York as Dual‑Brand Push Accelerates

Burger King Publishes President’s Phone Number for Direct Customer Feedback

Del Taco Abruptly Closes All 11 Georgia Locations, Exits State

Mike's Red Tacos Launches National Franchise Push With 200+ Locations Planned

Mixue Opens First Mexico Store in Mexico City, Drawing Long Lines for 8-Peso Cones

Sidemen’s Sides to Open 15 Restaurants in 2026, Expanding in UK and Asia–Middle East

Genki Global Dining Buys Australia’s Sushi Sushi in Deal Valued at About $160 Million

Greene King Pub Partners Hits 100 Franchises, Plans 30 More in 2026 With First Moves Into Wales and South West England

Barbeques Galore Enters Voluntary Administration as Receivers Are Appointed

Flix Brewhouse Acquires Four Shuttered Alamo Drafthouse Locations in Texas, Reopenings Start Feb. 23

Wisconsin Orders Back Pay, Seeks $828,000 Penalty Over 1,656 Child Labor and Wage Violations at Burger King Franchisee

Gurugram Founder’s Momo Brand Reports ₹5 Crore in 2.5 Years After Corporate Exit

Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Restaurants in First Half of 2026 Under Yum’s Restructuring

Yum Brands to Close About 250 U.S. Pizza Hut Stores in First Half of 2026

Yum! Brands to Close 250 U.S. Pizza Huts in First Half of 2026