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Financing

Big restaurant chains get aggressive on unit growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: Yum Brands, McDonald’s and Domino’s are all making a big push to accelerate growth. Most of it will come outside the U.S. But they have domestic plans, too.

Financing

Brands shift their attention back to smaller operators

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: While plenty of franchises like Subway still want large-scale franchisees, there is a movement to keep their sizes down.

Financing

BK franchisee Carrols goes from tragedy to triumph

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 30, 2023

The big Burger King franchisee has overcome a pandemic, inflation, questions about its future and the death of multiple executives to become the industry’s best turnaround story of 2023.

Operations

Modern Market Eatery launches first drive-thru as parent company continues investments in franchising growth path

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 29, 2023

Sister brand Qdoba to see remodels and new digital menu boards as Modern Restaurant Concepts refinances debt.

Operations

Founder of Slater's 50/50 grows 'plug-and-play' portfolio

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 22, 2023

Being opportunistic with real estate requires flexibility with finding the right concept, contends Scott Slater. Is the ability to swap out brands a solution?

Workforce

Restaurant franchisors get more time to block the new 'joint employer' definition

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board has announced that it will hold off on enforcement of the controversial standard until Feb. 26.

Financing

Remodels are a source of sales, and tension, in franchise systems

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Remodel requirements can be vital for brands to generate sales. But they can create financial problems for franchisees when not done right.

Operations

Potbelly signs deal to expand in Seattle-Tacoma market

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 15, 2023

This latest move in a series of deals will refranchise nine corporate locations and add another 13 new franchised units in Washington state.

Financing

The Royal Crispy Wraps have apparently been a boon for Burger King

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain introduced the product in August and, according to its largest franchisee, the product has sold well. But it’s also simple to operate.

Financing

Subway and Starbucks oust their Brazilian operator

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2023

SouthRock Capital, a major food and beverage operator in the country, had its master franchise agreement with Subway terminated after less than a year and lost its license to operate Starbucks.

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