Food service – an area that encompasses both fast food and fast casual – are the largest segment within the franchising ...

The 3% fees on utility bills were proposed because property tax reform at the state level and slow valuation growth are ...

The defeat of a three percent gas and electric franchise fee last week has prompted the Burlington City Council to move ahead with $1.1 million in cuts to its FY26 ...

“Probably the one that was most impactful is that Burlington had a voted library levy that generated about $200,000 a year ...

The first quarter of 2025 is often a busy time for many franchisors—including those who franchise quick service restaurant (QSR) concepts. Many QSR franchisors are hard at work updating their ...

Results are in on special elections held in Iowa. Voters in Calamus-Wheatland, Bennett, and Camanche school districts ...

To say 2024 was challenging for the restaurant and hospitality industry would be something of an understatement ...