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How Topsail Steamer Is Redefining The Restaurant Model with Take-Home Seafood Boils
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Oct 19, 202612 min read

How Topsail Steamer Is Redefining The Restaurant Model with Take-Home Seafood Boils

Using a unique interactive dining experience and a streamlined model, Topsail Steamer is growing responsibly while answering evolving consumer demands in the restaurant industry.
Jack McGreal

Jack McGreal

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How Do I Improve My Franchise Valuation? Key Factors That Drive Long-Term Value
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Oct 19, 20264 min read

How Do I Improve My Franchise Valuation? Key Factors That Drive Long-Term Value

Club SciKidz founder Bob Hagen explains how stronger franchisee profitability, reliable royalty revenue and well-documented operations can help franchisors increase the value of their business.
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Chris Irby

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How AR Workshop Evolved To Meet DIY Craft Customers Where They Are At
Franchisor Stories
Oct 19, 202614 min read

How AR Workshop Evolved To Meet DIY Craft Customers Where They Are At

After quick, early growth followed by pandemic-related challenges, AR Workshop evolved, adding a mobile model, trending class upgrades and retail offerings to diversify revenue streams.
Jack McGreal

Jack McGreal

1851 Franchise Contributor

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Recognized Among the Largest Franchise Brands on 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 List

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Owensboro, KY Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Earns Highest Sales Volume Award at 2026 FSC Franchise Conference

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Names Andover, MN Franchisee Bradley Dethmers 2026 Franchisee of the Year

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Former Beef 'O' Brady's General Manager Louis Dirocco Takes Ownership of Restaurant in St. Cloud, Florida

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Expands St. Petersburg Presence With 66th Street North Location

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to Open Its Newest Location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 26, 2026

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s to Open Its Newest Location in Ooltewah, Tennessee on December 14th

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Signs Lease for First Macon, Georgia Location

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Signs Lease for First Location in Valley, Alabama

Beef 'O' Brady's

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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Signs Lease for New Location in Lavon, Texas

Beef 'O' Brady's

image of Chipley, Florida winning  Highest Opening Week Sales Award at 2026 FSC Franchise Conference
Beef 'O' Brady's Chipley, Florida, Earns Highest Opening Week Sales Award at 2026 FSC Franchise Conference

Newk’s Eatery

How Newk’s Eatery Cultivates a Values-Driven Franchise Culture
How Newk’s Eatery Cultivates a Values-Driven Franchise Culture

Newk’s Eatery

How Newk’s Optimizes Prime Costs and Streamlines Dayparts for Strong Margins
How Newk's Optimizes Prime Costs and Streamlines Dayparts for Strong Margins

Fresh Coat

20-Year Painting Veteran Expands Fresh Coat Franchise to Double Down on a High-Performing Model
20-Year Painting Veteran Expands Fresh Coat Franchise to Double Down on a High-Performing Model

Fresh Coat

Jay Patel
After Decades of Entrepreneurial Dreams, This Manufacturing Professional Is Building a Fresh Coat Franchise That Will Reunite Him With His Family

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FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

FSC Franchise Co. Launches Limited-Time Franchise Incentive for Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap

New and existing franchisees can take advantage of reduced franchise fees, first-year royalty relief and grand opening marketing support for qualifying restaurants signed by the end of 2026.
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Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon Acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity

Bonchon enters its next phase with plans to strengthen its U.S. infrastructure and pursue measured growth across North America and other markets in the Americas.
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