Matthew Liedke

Dirty soda concept Swig is set to enter Illinois following a 13-unit deal signing. Husband-and-wife team Derek and Michelle Hincks, who gained franchise experience as operators of Crumbl stores, will

Leaders at Hydrate IV Bar long believed the brand was ahead of the curve.

Financing for new unit development and lending for acquisitions is still available for franchisees, though the banks providing loans are taking a more careful approach in 2026.

Dana Norman had long been interested in entrepreneurship, but her professional career took her down different paths before leading to business ownership.

Jeremy and Elizabeth Aune are Dallas-based franchisees with an entrepreneurial spirit, though restaurant ownership wasn’t something they initially envisioned.

In 2025, QC Kinetix ended a year-long freeze on selling franchises, looking to enter a new period of growth.

A self-described foodie, Missouri-based entrepreneur Russ Anderson had a long-time goal of owning a restaurant.

Mike's Red Tacos is building its presence in multiple states with a deal for 22 locations across California and Texas.

Leadership at A&W Restaurants over the last year have been hard at work to give the legacy brand a refresh.

Ever wonder how consumers feel about your franchise? Franchise Times editorial staffers check out three brands in a different genre each month, and report back in