Princeton Equity Raises $1.3bn for Multi-Location Investment
Princeton Equity Group’s $1.3bn Fund III exceeds its target, backing a strategy focused on franchisors and other multi-location businesses.
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The latest franchise news from United States: new brands, market updates, regulation and events, curated by the Quality Franchise Association.
Gold’s Gym Signs 15-Gym Southern California Franchise Deal
Gold’s Gym plans a Southern California return through a 15-location franchise agreement covering greater Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Georgia Home Helpers Franchisees Win 2026 IFA Award
Beth and Phillip Dow earn a second IFA award as their Georgia home care business expands into Canton and approaches its 20th anniversary.
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El Pollo Loco Plans 15 New York-Area Restaurants
El Pollo Loco has signed three deals for 15 New York-area restaurants, with its first Queens opening targeted for mid-2027.
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Musicologie Reaches 100 Franchise Licences in US Growth Push
Musicologie has sold its 100th franchise licence, just over two years after its first deal, with studios set to launch across 19 states.
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TGI Fridays Signs First US Development Deal in a Decade
Bliss Bites LLC plans five new TGI Fridays restaurants in New York State as the brand seeks to rebuild its US presence.
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Freddy’s Signs 10-Unit Georgia and South Carolina Deal
Freddy’s has signed a 10-unit agreement with ELJ Investments, with six restaurant acquisitions also forming part of its regional growth plans.
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Red Robin Completes $89.4m Refranchising of 108 Restaurants
Three franchise operator groups take over 108 Red Robin restaurants, with eight further sales awaiting liquor licence transfers.
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Barrio Burrito Bar Signs 32-Restaurant Nevada Franchise Deal
Barrio Burrito Bar has awarded Nevada master franchise rights, with plans for 32 restaurants over two decades, alongside four US openings.
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McDonald’s US Remodel Costs Put Franchise Investment in Focus
Reported upgrade costs of at least $1.2 million per average US location sharpen the focus on franchise investment and restaurant productivity.
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Roto-Rooter Buys Largest Independent Franchise for $60.6m
Roto-Rooter has acquired its largest independent franchise for $60.6 million, taking over California territories serving about 11 million people.
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Wendy’s Challenges Meritage’s Right to Run 314 Restaurants
Wendy’s says Meritage cannot continue operating under terminated agreements, putting franchise rights at the centre of a bankruptcy dispute.
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Kentucky Servpro Team Wins Multi-Market Franchise Award
Servpro Team Phillips/Smith has been named 2025 Franchise of the Year in the multi-market owner category.
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Little Caesars Signs New Jersey Development Deal with Sagacity
Sagacity Ventures has signed a deal to develop Little Caesars restaurants across New Jersey, extending its multi-brand franchise portfolio.
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US Multi-Unit Franchise Bankruptcies Highlight Cost Pressures
At least 10 significant multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcy filings in 2026 highlight pressure from costs and weaker customer traffic.
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McDonald’s Sets Out $8.5 Billion US Franchisee Support Plan
McDonald’s outlines support through 2036, combining rent relief, capital and restaurant upgrades with technology and training.
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Wendy’s Franchisee Meritage Files for Chapter 11
Meritage, operator of 314 Wendy’s restaurants across 15 states, has filed for Chapter 11 amid a dispute over fees and franchise rights.
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White House Backs American Franchise Act at IFA Summit
White House support puts the American Franchise Act in focus, but its proposed joint employer standard is not yet law.
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