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March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

Everybody Fights

EverybodyFights (EBF), an award-winning boxing-fitness company based in Boston, Massachusetts, announced today its plans to open a number of domestic and international territories to franchising. EverybodyFights, which is founded by George Foreman III, son of the two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman Sr., combines the grit of a traditional boxing gym and the luxury amenities and aesthetics […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

Quiznos names VP of non-traditional development

DENVER — Toasted-sub chain Quiznos has named Hannibal Myers as senior vice president of non-traditional development, effective Aug. 13. Myers will report directly to Quiznos CEO Greg Brenneman. Myers joins Quiznos from Shoney’s Restaurants, where he recently served as the chief development officer. In 2005, he founded H3 Consulting, a franchise consulting firm focused on supporting non-traditional […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

Gwynn up to bat at Church’s plate

Padres’ outfielder opens 100 chicken restaurants At bat, Tony Gwynn is famous for being able to hit whatever ball the pitcher throws at him. As he takes his first swings at a follow-up career, the San Diego Padres outfielder hopes to slam into similar success with the entrepreneurial opportunities that are speeding his way. Over […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

Shoney’s Builds New Management Team

Ron Ruggless NASHVILLE Tenn. Shoney’s Inc. has named Wendy’s veteran Hannibal Myers as its chief development officer in a management makeover intended to jump-start expansion. Other additions to the family chain’s home-office staff include Jim Blackstock, formerly senior vice president and chief legal officer of Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, who joins Shoney’s as executive vice president […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity cuts deal with chain restuarant

By ANDREA K. WALKER The (Baltimore) Sun 10/06/2002 BALTIMORE — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the country’s oldest black fraternity, has entered into a $30 million deal with Church’s Chicken to acquire franchises in inner-city neighborhoods and create a new pool of black business owners. The Baltimore-based fraternity will acquire at least one franchise and […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

George Foreman III, son of boxing legend George Foreman, believes he has “the next hot boutique fitness brand” on his hands. In 2014, Foreman opened up a 15,000-square-foot gym in South Boston called EverybodyFights. Last year, he cut a deal to open a smaller, 1,800-square-foot boxing studio “box” inside a GymIt in Watertown, Mass. Now, […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

BOSTON, Feb. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — EverybodyFights (EBF), an award-winning boxing-fitness company based in Boston, MA, announced two significant business developments today including their first New York City location and the release of domestic and international territories for franchising. EverybodyFights, which was founded by George Foreman III, son of the two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman Sr., combines the grit of a traditional boxing gym and […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

(QSR) Padres’ Player to Franchise with Church’s

San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn and wife Alicia Gwynn announced June 16 their decision to become franchise partners with Church’s Chicken, a division of AFC Enterprises. The Gwynns plan to open 100 stores in Southern California. “This is a great opportunity for us to continue to give back to our community. Church’s strives to […]

March 24, 2026. Uncategorized

Multi-unit franchising beyond 2026 (franchising.com)

Near the end of most years, there are many articles that come out predicting trends to watch in the upcoming year. It is a good time to assess some of the current industry factors and look ahead to see where things will go in the future. Franchise Update asked members of the Mult-Unit Franchisee Advisory […]

March 23, 2026. Industry Focus

Emerging Franchise Systems

Concepts transitioning from early growth into multi-unit expansion. Focus includes foundational systems, leadership development, and execution consistency.

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