Scott Morris is the Managing Editor at various esteemed publications. He specializes in themes related to food and beverages, consumer packaged goods, and business economics, with a particular focus on chain restaurants, quick service restaurants, and entrepreneurship. Scott's insights and expertise have been featured in outlets such as the Arizona Daily Star, JAMA, and MarketingProfs, among others.
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By: Scott Morris
Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm on a mission to create long-term partnerships with quality franchisees and franchisors, announced that its portfolio company, Velocity Auto Care, has reached a milestone of 50 Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers with the latest located at 2930 W Trenton Road in Edinburg, Texas.
Joey Eguia and Collins Orr, through their company 1836 Brands, have signed an exclusive area development agreement to spearhead Twisted Egg Shack's growth throughout Texas.
Multi-brand franchisee Laddi Singh, who currently operates more than 50 Popeyes, Burger King and Arby's restaurants across New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, plans to open his first Retro Fitness club this year.
Faber, Coe & Gregg of Florida, an experienced operator group that owns restaurants, bars and retail businesses across more than 60 locations, has signed an agreement with Bojangles to bring two restaurants to Norfolk, Virginia, as part of a four-location nontraditional development deal planned over the next six years.
Par Technology Corporation's "2026 Industry Report: AI on the Diner's Terms" analyzes findings from 1,000 surveyed consumers on AI's expanding role in the restaurant experience, revealing a meaningful shift from 2025.
Peaks and Pints LLC, an affiliate of InnJoy Hospitality, signed an area development agreement to expand Twin Peaks Restaurants into Cameron and Webb counties in South Texas. Potential sites include Brownsville, South Padre Island, and Laredo.
Established franchisees Art and Nick Depole signed an additional six-unit deal to grow their Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes portfolio with locations in Salt Lake, Davis, and Utah counties, along with St. George, Utah, in Washington County. The next location is projected to open by summer 2027.
Longtime franchisees, Shelly and Tyson Robinson, opened their third Pancheros Mexican Grill in Waukee, Iowa.
By: Scott Morris
“Lines have been drawn across neighborhoods, separating people who share streets, schools, churches and hopes for their children. But we are still one Memphis. And when the election is over, we will still be neighbors.”
Experienced multi-unit franchisees Heather Berry and Brock Stokes signed a 14-unit deal to bring Swig to New Mexico, with locations planned for Albuquerque, El Paso, and Santa Fe. They plan to open their first location by summer 2027.
