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Taco Bell signs a Japanese powerhouse as a franchisee

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2015

The U.S. chain’s new partner, Asrapport, is known for its 429 pub-like restaurants.

Paul Damico, Kat Cole get new jobs

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2017

The reshuffle at Roark Capital and its Focus Brands holding signals a growth push for Naf Naf Grill.

Financing

Pincho Factory: The little-known story behind an emerging brand ready to pop

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2018

The burger and kebab chain gets an initial funding round and a new company president in Jayson Tipp.

Steal This Idea: Lessons from a failed fast-casual expansion

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 14, 2015

Boloco’s Washington flop is attributed to three factors: low brand awareness, operational issues and competition.

Operations

57 Taco Bells sold

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 08, 2017

The restaurants were sold for California-based franchise operator OCAT LLC.

Financing

Steak 'n Shake sticks to its low-price strategy

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2018

Despite two years of weak traffic and tension with operators, the burger chain believes low prices are vital to build sales.

Leaders rally to protect franchising model

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2015

The NLRB’s push to shift franchisors’ responsibility of franchisees is seen as a lose-lose for all.

Financing

Burger King Europe and Bridgepoint announce master franchise joint venture agreement

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 16, 2017

The agreement is intended to grow Burger King’s presence in the United Kingdom.

Financing

Why refranchising is good for the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2018

Despite some issues, franchisees are better at running restaurants than franchisors.

Fast casuals might be franchisees’ darlings, too

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2015

The economics surpass the potential of casual and midscale brands, a new study finds.

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