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Restaurant Menu Prices Climb Nearly Twice as Fast as Grocery Bills

Oct 20, 20263 min read

Restaurant Menu Prices Climb Nearly Twice as Fast as Grocery Bills

September inflation data showed a widening gap between eating out and eating in as the odds of another Fed rate hike jumped.

Chad Cohen

1851 Franchise Contributor

FTC Takes First-Ever Action Against Third-Party Franchise Sales Organization in $1.85 M Settlement

Oct 20, 20262 min read

FTC Takes First-Ever Action Against Third-Party Franchise Sales Organization in $1.85 Million Settlement

Premier Martial Arts and Franchise Fastlane have agreed to settle allegations of misleading earnings claims and violations of the FTC Franchise Rule.

Luca Piacentini

1851 Managing Editor

1851 Franchise Deep Dive - SPENGA

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Oct 20, 202610 min read

SPENGA Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: SPENGA is a boutique fitness franchise combining spin, strength training and yoga classes, and offering multiple formats for franchisees.

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

How ServiceTitan Software Supports Revenue and Growth for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisees

How ServiceTitan Software Supports Revenue and Growth for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisees

DRYmedic Restoration

DRYmedic Restoration’s Role as a Franchise Innovator and Industry Bellwether

Elevating the Restoration Sector: DRYmedic Restoration’s Role as a Franchise Innovator and Industry Bellwether

image of The Brass Tap opens in New Location in Anna, Texas

The Brass Tap Signs Lease for New Location in Anna, Texas

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The Brass Tap Brings Its Social House & Kitchen to Olivette, Missouri

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The Brass Tap Expands in East Texas With Tyler Location

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The Brass Tap Expands Into Massachusetts With Framingham Location

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The Brass Tap Grows in Maryland With Pasadena Location

image of the brass tap First Delaware Franchise in Middletown Ashil Patel

The Brass Tap Signs Franchise Agreement to Open First Delaware Location in Middletown

image of the brass tap Ohm Patel expansion into Tennessee

23-Year-Old Franchisee Ohm Patel and Partners Sign Three-Unit Deal to Bring The Brass Tap to Middle Tennessee

image of the brass tap owner of Kush and Prapti Patel in Crestwood, Missouri

The Brass Tap Signs Lease for Second St. Louis-Area Location in Crestwood, Missouri

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The Brass Tap Marina Franchisee Karl Waller Earns Highest Sales Volume Award at 2026 FSC Franchise Conference

image of Robert Samaniego and Becky Samaniego Lubbock, TX Franchisees 2026 Franchisee of the Year

The Brass Tap Names Lubbock, TX Franchisees Robert and Becky Samaniego 2026 Franchisee of the Year

Newk’s Eatery

Newk’s Eatery Earns Top Spot on 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 List

Newk’s Eatery Earns Top Spot on 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 List

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

image of Owensboro Kentucky beef o bradys owners Highest Sales Volume Award FSC

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

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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.

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Top 10 Franchise Events in 2026

Franchise conferences, expos and trade shows offer invaluable education and opportunities for networking with suppliers and other franchise industry experts.

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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