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Roark Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Dave’s Hot Chicken

Franchise Wire

Roark Capital Group had been monitoring the brand since about 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal , which reported that Dave’s executives joked they had a private-equity stalker. Earlier this month, Roark took majority ownership of the spicy fried chicken brand in a deal Reuters reported at approximately $1 billion.

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SpudBros, the jacket potato brand, launches SpudBros Express franchise

Franchise World

SpudBros, the popular UK jacket potato brand, have announced the launch of a new restaurant and takeaway franchise concept SpudBros Express in partnership with Taster. SpudBros describes itself as the viral potato brand with Tiktok skits to celebrity stunts, combining heartwarming food with superstar energy.

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Can Franchising In SA Keep Up With Global Growth?

SA Franchise Brands

Leading the field is the USA where a report from the International Franchise Association, produced in partnership with Frandata, projects an economic output from franchised companies in the United States to exceed $936.4bn in 2025 generated from is 830 876 franchise establishments that create 8.8 appeared first on SA Franchise Brands.

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Husband-Wife Team Opens The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Tracy 

International Franchise Association

June 10, 2025) – The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® , a popular restaurant known for its made-to-order authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is now open and serving the Tracy community at 2620 S. Co-founded by two culinary trained, third-generation restauranteurs, Nick A.