Industry Updates
What changed, and what it means if you run more than one location. Every update links to the original source.
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A 23-unit Taco Bell operator is bringing store data into one place
O&M Restaurant Group is using AI across sales, labor, inventory, scheduling and financial data to help leaders identify store-level issues faster.
Source: QSR Magazine
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WOWorks is rewarding operators willing to commit to more units
Its new franchise incentive program offers greater benefits as development commitments increase, including support for multi-brand growth.
Source: Nation’s Restaurant News
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Wes Snyder built a 17-location portfolio across three franchise brands
The newly named IFA Franchisee of the Year has spent more than 25 years in franchising and has built his portfolio across PIRTEK, FASTSIGNS and My Salon Suite.
Source: International Franchise Association
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Batteries Plus is putting three AI tools across more than 700 stores
Three tools across all locations by the end of September: one for franchise development inquiries, one for unanswered store calls, and one for product search.
Source: PR Newswire
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A 98-unit Crunch franchisee is adding 25 Yoga Joint studios
CR Fitness Holdings is making its first franchise investment outside Crunch Fitness, and staying inside fitness while it does it.
Source: FranchiseWire
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Roto-Rooter bought its largest independent franchise for $60.6 million
What happens when a franchise territory becomes large enough to be a major standalone business.
Source: Chemed Corporation