1851 Franchise LogoFranchise
ContactLogin
ContactLogin
Grow a Franchise

Franchise Industry News

Cousins Maine Lobster Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026
Franchisor Stories
Oct 21, 20267 min read

Cousins Maine Lobster Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2026

Franchise Opportunity Deep Dive: Cousins Maine Lobster is a seafood franchise offering authentic lobster rolls, chowders and other coastal specialties in brick-and-mortar and food truck models.
Morgan Wood

Morgan Wood

Content Manager

image of ashil patel owner of the brass tap franchise  in middletown Delaware
Franchisee Stories
Oct 21, 20265 min read

Why This Pharmacist Chose The Brass Tap Franchise to Enter the Hospitality Industry

With no previous bar industry experience, Ashil Patel turned to franchising for the guidance he needed to open a community gathering place in Middletown, Delaware.
Stacey Coakley

Stacey Coakley

1851 Franchise Contributor

image of Steve Croughan franchise owner of escapology orlando florida
Franchisee Stories
Oct 21, 20267 min read

After 10 Years at Escapology HQ, Franchise Executive Becomes the Franchisee

Steve Croughan helped open Escapology’s first 75 venues before taking his own advice and becoming an owner, with a portfolio that could soon reach 10 locations.
Victoria Campisi

Victoria Campisi

Staff Writer

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Pigtails & Crewcuts Salon
New Franchisees Rachel and Matt Brown Take Ownership of Two Birmingham-Area Pigtails & Crewcuts Salons

Children's Lighthouse

Where Is Children’s Lighthouse Looking to Grow and Why?
Where Is Children’s Lighthouse Looking to Grow and Why?

Strategic Franchising

Business Coach Perspective: What They See and How They Help Franchisees
Business Coach Perspective: What They See and How They Help Franchisees

Comfort Keepers

Veterans, Aging and Home Care: How Comfort Keepers® Is Helping Those Who Served Stay Independent
Veterans, Aging and Home Care: How Comfort Keepers® Is Helping Those Who Served Stay Independent

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

The Brass Tap

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

The Brass Tap

image of the brass tap opening in Olivette, Missouri
The Brass Tap Brings Its Social House & Kitchen to Olivette, Missouri

The Brass Tap

image of the brass tap franchise opening in Tyler, Texas
The Brass Tap Expands in East Texas With Tyler Location

The Brass Tap

image of the brass tap franchise expansion into Framingham Massachusetts
The Brass Tap Expands Into Massachusetts With Framingham Location

The Brass Tap

image of the brass tap expansion into Maryland With Pasadena Location
The Brass Tap Grows in Maryland With Pasadena Location

The Brass Tap

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

The Brass Tap

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

The Brass Tap

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

The Brass Tap

image of the brass tap franchise franchise owner Karl Waller
The Brass Tap Marina Franchisee Karl Waller Earns Highest Sales Volume Award at 2026 FSC Franchise Conference

Franchise Power Rankings

1851 Franchise Power Rankings
Hottest Franchises icon

Hottest Franchises

  • #1
    Jollibee

    Jollibee

    Visit Franchise >

  • #2
    Paris Baguette

    Paris Baguette

    Visit Franchise >

  • #3
    Sport Clips

    Sport Clips

    Visit Franchise >

  • #4
    Mellow Mushroom

    Mellow Mushroom

    Visit Franchise >

  • #5
    Newk’s Eatery

    Newk’s Eatery

    Visit Franchise >

  • #6
    Children's Lighthouse

    Children's Lighthouse

    Visit Franchise >

  • #7
    FSC Franchise Co.

    FSC Franchise Co.

    Visit Franchise >

  • #8
    The Brass Tap

    The Brass Tap

    Visit Franchise >

  • #9
    Layne's Chicken Fingers

    Layne's Chicken Fingers

    Visit Franchise >

  • #10
    Dillas Quesadillas

    Dillas Quesadillas

    Visit Franchise >
SEE ALLGET A BRAND PAGEGET A BRAND...
Growth Club

Top 5 Growth Club Brands

  • #1
    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

    Visit Brand >

  • #2
    Main Squeeze Juice Co.

    Main Squeeze Juice Co.

    Visit Brand >

  • #3
    Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

    Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

    Visit Brand >

  • #4
    Stratus Clean

    Stratus Clean

    Visit Brand >

  • #5
    Enviro-Master

    Enviro-Master

    Visit Brand >
SEE ALLGET A PROFILE
Franchise Industry News
Growth Club

Ready to become a franchise owner?

Explore hundreds of opportunities and get expert guidance with 1851 Growth Club.

Find an Opportunity
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.
…

Buy A Franchise

  • Find a Franchise Opportunity
  • Hottest Franchise Rankings
  • Franchise Deep Dives
  • Franchise Locations
  • Entrepreneur LogoFranchise Times LogoMask Group Logo1851 Growth Club Logo

News & Features

  • Best Franchises
  • Franchisee Stories
  • Buying A Franchise
  • Growing a Franchise
  • Monthly Covers
  • Awards

Franchise Resources

  • 1851 Supplier Database
  • Franchise Guides
  • Masterclasses
  • Videos / Podcasts

For Franchisors

  • Franchisor Landing Page
  • Franchise Studio

1851 Services

  • 1851 Growth Club
  • 1851 Landing Page Builder
  • Storytelling
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Entrepreneur LogoFranchise Times LogoMask Group Logo1851 Growth Club Logo
© 2026 1851 Franchise
Privacy PolicySite MapTerms of use