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New restaurant openings succeed with support

 Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Aug. 30, 2023

When deciding on investing in a franchise, it’s important to consider the support franchisors give to ensure franchisees can open their doors and be successful.

Operations

Growing through authenticity: How Slim Chickens' southern roots fuel expansion

 Sponsored content from our partner Slim Chickens on Aug. 28, 2023

This vision goes beyond just serving delicious food; it's about creating an environment where customers feel welcomed, valued, and at home.

Operations

Salad concept Green District files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 24, 2023

The fast-casual chain was born in Kentucky and had big plans for franchise expansion before rising interest rates put a damper on growth, the company said.

Operations

How John Cywinski plans to grow Qdoba Mexican Eats and Modern Market

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 21, 2023

The CEO of Qdoba-parent Modern Restaurant Concepts is borrowing from the playbook used during his leadership at Applebee's and KFC. The first step, however, was selling the Lemonade brand.

Operations

Federal judge orders former Bonchon franchisee to close and rebrand

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 14, 2023

The operator of 4 units was terminated from the franchise system but continued to operate. The franchisor won a preliminary injunction to shut them down.

Financing

McDonald's makes some changes in its franchisee inspections

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2023

The burger giant is making some modest changes in the controversial program following pushback from franchisees. It will temporarily cut Sunday inspections and give operators a break on equipment delayed by supply chain problems.

Operations

Move over, ramen. The next niche is soup dumplings

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 10, 2023

Demand for one-bite dumplings plump with meat and hot broth is growing, and a number of restaurant companies see an opportunity to scale both full-service and fast-casual variations.

Operations

Qdoba is betting on franchising to double its unit count

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 10, 2023

The No. 2 Mexican fast casual has a long way to go to get close in size to arch rival Chipotle, but Qdoba is refranchising in a shift to the asset-light model.

Financing

Greg Flynn doubles down on Australia with Wendy's deal

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2023

Flynn Restaurant Group signed a master franchise deal to develop 200 Wendy's restaurants in the country just two months after buying Pizza Hut restaurants there.

Food

Denny's adjusts the playbook for its main business while readying Keke's for expansion

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 02, 2023

Both of the company's concepts will focus on their menus, one to stress value, the other to underscore on-site prep.

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