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Most Innovative Franchise Concepts: Dillas Quesadillas
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Aug 20, 20264 min read

1851’s Most Innovative Franchises in 2026: Dillas Quesadillas

The quesadilla-first fast casual brand is building something distinct from traditional Mexican restaurants, with 85% of sales flowing through drive-thru, pickup and delivery.
Luca Piacentini

Luca Piacentini

1851 Managing Editor

The 15 Hottest Health and Wellness Franchises of 2026
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Aug 20, 20264 min read

The 15 Hottest Health and Wellness Franchises of 2026

From boutique fitness and recovery concepts to med spas and longevity brands, these franchise systems are taking advantage of one of the fastest-growing sectors in franchising.
Luca Piacentini

Luca Piacentini

1851 Managing Editor

How Do I Improve Franchise Supply Chain Efficiency?
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Aug 20, 20265 min read

How Do I Improve Franchise Supply Chain Efficiency?

Key considerations for a resilient franchisee supply chain include scalability and a healthy balance between cost, quality and profitability.
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Anir Dutta

1851 Franchise Contributor

Newk’s Eatery

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Why Newk's Eatery Is Targeting Salt Lake City's Suburbs for Franchise Growth

Bonchon

 Suzie Tsai from Bonchon Franchise
FSR Magazine: Inside Suzie Tsai’s Vision for Scaling Korean Flavor at Bonchon

Urban Bird Hot Chicken

Urban bird new CEO -  Stephen O'Connor
Stephen O'Connor Named Urban Bird Hot Chicken’s New CEO

The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap Franchise: How Much Can I Make?
The Brass Tap Franchise: How Much Can I Make?

Beef 'O' Brady's

How Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Franchise Support Helps Owners Build Stronger Restaurants
How Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Franchise Support Helps Owners Build Stronger Restaurants

FSC Franchise Co.

How FSC Builds Simpler, Smarter Operations for Franchisees
How FSC Builds Simpler, Smarter Operations for Franchisees

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Karla Koebernick Grew Her Filta Franchise by 358%
How Karla Koebernick Grew Her Filta Franchise by 358% While Building a Sustainable Business in Santa Cruz

Dog Training Elite

How Dog Training Elite Helps Veterans With PTSD Through Service Dog Training
How Dog Training Elite Helps Veterans With PTSD Through Service Dog Training

Bonchon

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
Where Is Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken Looking to Grow, and Why?

Minuteman Press International

Jyoti Arora accepts the award for Minority Business of the Year at the CCCBI Awards Dinner.
Jyoti Arora's Minuteman Press Franchise in Chadds Ford, PA Named Minority Business of the Year

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Layne's Chicken Finger's Food
Why Smart Operators Look Beyond Layne’s Chicken Fingers’ Price Tag

Dillas Quesadillas

Dillas food
How Dillas Built a $20 Million Brand Around the Quesadilla

Fresh Coat

 Isabel Calero, Fresh Coat Painters of Johns Creek in Georgia.
Fresh Coat Painters Franchise Empowers Entrepreneurs to Change Their Lives and Communities

Building Kidz School

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Why This Building Kidz Franchisee Is Reinvesting and Growing With the Brand

Bonchon

Bonchon Food Menu
QSR Magazine: The Race To Build the Next Great Asian Fast-Casual Chain

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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.
Longtime Franchisee Takes Ownership of Mr Gatti’s, Continuing a Broader Industry Trend

Longtime Franchisee Takes Ownership of Mr Gatti’s, Continuing a Broader Industry Trend

Experienced franchisees are increasingly acquiring full ownership stakes in the brands they operate, with other recent examples including Twin Peaks and Friendly’s.
What the 2026 QSR 50 Reveals About the State of Restaurant Franchising

What the 2026 QSR 50 Reveals About the State of Restaurant Franchising

From AI and loyalty programs to operational simplicity and franchisee profitability, the restaurant industry's biggest brands offer lessons every franchise system can and should apply.
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