Joe Halpern

Industry veteran Charlie Morrison was named the new CEO of Jersey Mike’s Subs, and will take over one of the largest sandwich companies with global sales exceeding $3.3 billion and

Ask investors what they look for in emerging brands these days and you’ll likely get an assortment of answers.

Boardroom, a 21-year-old upscale men’s grooming and styling company, recently acquired Finley’s Barbershop. After expanding mainly with corporate units, Boardroom is ready to file its first franchise disclosure document in

Boardroom, a 21-year-old upscale men's grooming and styling company, recently acquired Finley's Barbershop. After expanding mainly with corporate units, Boardroom is ready to file its first franchise disclosure document in more than a dozen years.

Dan Jacobson, along with his daughter and son-in-law, have grown their i9 Sports business in four territories in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, by offering Nike Kids Camps.

The 60-year-old restaurant company is introducing smaller prototypes, an expanded menu and updated logo with the hopes of attracting younger customers and spark new development in non-traditional markets.

Pappas Restaurants will buy On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina out of bankruptcy. The Texas-based restaurant group operates Pappasito’s Cantina, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and other concepts. On the Border

Patrick Lam’s 18-unit agreement makes him the exclusive area developer in Arizona for the plant-based food concept which has its sights set on both domestic and international expansion.

The husband-wife team of Giuseppe and Nicole Lahara is among the first franchisees for the legacy brand Perkins’ new concept that targets a younger, on-the-move audience with smaller prototypes and

First-time restaurateur Erin LeDoux teamed up with her husband and father to sign two separate area development agreements with Dog Haus in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and