As speculations swirl around the sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes that a change in ownership will not disrupt the franchise’s newfound winning formula.

Top franchise executives from Jersey Mike’s, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and Chicken Salad Chick joined Cadence Bank’s Dan Holland at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference to discuss how franchisors can attract multi-unit operators by first proving success with single-unit franchisees.

Yoon Hong-geun, Chairman of Genesis BBQ Group (right), and Lee Dong-il, CEO of Good Tree South Africa, pose for a commemorative photo following the signing of a master franchise agreement at BBQ headquarters in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on November 5, 2025.

Dani Peleva, Founder and CEO of Franchise Fame, spearheads the company’s mission to revolutionize global franchise marketing with AI-driven strategies and unified growth systems.

Absolute Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, has acquired the rights to manage the Mumbai franchise in the Indian Pickleball League. The ₹5 crore deal marks Nazara’s debut in the fast-growing pickleball ecosystem, expanding its footprint beyond digital sports media into franchise-based sports ownership.

SGF’s Kewal Ahuja is a franchisee owner who has grown up well in this franchising segment of business, especially during the covid times....