In franchising this week: IKEA lands in New Zealand, Chemist Warehouse heads to the bargaining table, Hardee's sues a 77-unit operator.
Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Global franchise news
Franchise Brief
QSR, café, restaurant and beverage franchise news worldwide.
International Franchising
Korean budget coffee brand The Venti is entering the Philippines through a master franchise agreement with JJR Brothers Food Corp.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 5 min
Franchise Expansion
Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard opens a North Richland Hills drive-thru on July 1 as the first of four planned Dallas-Fort Worth franchise locations.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 5 min
Founder Stories
Dave's Hot Chicken is using a Marvel Animation X-Men 97 tie-in to turn a July menu offer into a broader founder-led franchise brand story.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 6 min
Franchise Brands
Another Broken Egg Cafe has promoted Chris Eby to vice president of development, putting an experienced franchise sales leader in charge of the daytime dining brand's next growth phase.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 5 min
Founder Stories
Amber and Bryan Ward's Kwench Juice Cafe in Ocala, Florida is giving the franchise market a useful founder-and-franchisee story built on first-time ownership, a gut renovation and realistic founder guidance.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·30 June 2026· 6 min
Founder Stories
Slutty Vegan is moving into Detroit through a new franchise agreement, marking the plant-based burger brand's first Midwest market and another test of Pinky Cole Hayes's founder-led model.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·29 June 2026· 5 min
Founder Stories
HTeaO has opened another Midland tea bar on Garden City Highway, returning the fast-growing iced tea franchise to the West Texas city where it began in 2009.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·29 June 2026· 5 min
Food & Beverage
The Human Bean is running a $2.50 summer drink offer from June 24 through July 6 across participating drive-thru locations, tying the promotion to America's 250th birthday.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·25 June 2026· 5 min
Founder Stories
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is celebrating its first coast-to-coast grand opening weekend, with existing operators launching new shops in New Jersey and California on consecutive days.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·25 June 2026· 5 min
Funding & Acquisitions
Jack in the Box has completed a $500 million securitized financing facility, using the proceeds to repay existing notes as its JACK on Track plan continues.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·24 June 2026· 5 min
Food & Beverage
Wendy's national Minions & Monsters collaboration gives franchisees a summer LTO with collectibles, a Banana Frosty Swirl and staged kid and adult meal windows.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·8 June 2026· 6 min
Food & Beverage
O'Charley's launches a limited-time Backyard BBQ menu on 8 June, using a defined seasonal occasion to pull lapsed casual-dining guests back into the dining room.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·8 June 2026· 5 min
Food & Beverage
New CEO Scott Bradley plans menu streamlining, app upgrades and accelerated growth to lift franchisee margins without diluting the premium brand.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·15 May 2026· 5 min
Food & Beverage
Cafés, QSRs and dessert brands still draw first-time buyers, but in 2025 they are asking sharper questions about margins, wages and franchisor support.
Franchise Brief Newsroom·21 Oct 2025· 6 min