77 Hardee’s Locations Closed for Good —And the Franchisee Behind Them Is Filing for Bankruptcy

ARC Burger operated restaurants across nine states before shuttering everything in December and laying off 1,600+ employees.

Chicken Salad Chick Just Had a Record Quarter With Nearly 50% Growth — This Is What’s Driving It

The franchise awarded 52 new restaurant locations in Q1 2026, up nearly 50% from the same period last year.

Jersey Mike’s Is Going Public After Blackstone Bought It for $8 Billion. Here’s What’s Next.

The sandwich chain confidentially filed for an IPO less than two years after the private equity giant acquired it.