Franchises
California Pizza Kitchen Just Sold for $300 Million
California Pizza Kitchen, known for its unconventional toppings like BBQ chicken, is changing hands again. An investor group led by Consortium Brand Partners plans to acquire the chain. The...
Restaurant Franchisees Predict 2026 Will Be ‘Year of Stability’
If 2025 was the year franchisees held their breath, 2026 is when they finally exhale. The International Franchise Association predicted 20,000 franchise units would open in 2025, but IFA...
Aspiring Franchise Owners Ask Me This — But They Should Be Asking Themselves 5 Questions
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Learn how to evaluate whether your professional experience and mindset align with what franchisors actually look for in successful...
McDonald’s CEO: This Career Advice May ‘Hurt Your Feelings’
Key Takeaways McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski admits his career advice may “hurt your feelings.” In a new Instagram video, Kempczinski urged professionals to take full responsibility for their careers...
How This Super Bowl Champ Got Into the Restaurant Business
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Suh believes restaurants create real pathways for growth, and his investments reflect that purpose. Suh and Majewski share a...
He Grew His Side Hustle to 25 Locations, $15M in Revenue
Key Takeaways Jeff Perera launched Jeff’s Bagel Run from his home kitchen in November 2019. A few years later, he sold his home to obtain the funds to open...
KFC Wants Fans to Choose If Potato Wedges Stay or Go
KFC’s Potato Wedges are back for a brief 72-hour window, and the chain says it will let customers decide whether the cult-favorite side makes a full-time return. The move...
ChatGPT Tops Apple’s List of 2025 Most Downloaded Apps
OpenAI’s ChatGPT just crushed every other app on the iPhone this year. Apple released its annual rankings for 2025, and the chatbot pulled more downloads than TikTok, Instagram, YouTube,...
