Financing
For all their challenges, restaurant operators remain optimistic
The Bottom Line: Two-thirds of franchisees told TD Bank that they are optimistic about the future of the restaurant industry and more than half expect higher traffic next year.
Operations
Inflation eases, but not at fast-food restaurants
Limited-service menu prices rose 6.2% over the past year, according to new federal data, and continue to rise at a rate much faster than overall inflation.