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Indiana files an administrative complaint against I Heart Mac and Cheese

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The state, which has already told the company to stop selling franchises, is accusing the fast-casual chain of violating state franchise law.

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Teens cut back on their spending

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 09, 2024

But Chick-fil-A and Starbucks remain their favorite restaurants, according to the latest Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey.

Marketing

KFC is making a bet on value

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2024

The chicken chain introduced a new line of bundled meal options from $4.99 to $20, but not everything has a consistent price point nationwide, a nod to fast-food restaurants' complex relationship with value.

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Here's why more major franchisors are buying up some franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2024

The Bottom Line: McDonald’s purchase of its Israeli market, following Burger King’s acquisition of Carrols, shows brands are more willing now to take over some restaurants.

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Wingstop versus Popeyes: The next great restaurant battle

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2024

The Bottom Line: The two fast-food chains are increasingly going head-to-head over chicken sandwiches and chicken wings.

Leadership

Frances Allen is stepping down as Checkers & Rally's CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2024

The chief executive guided the drive-thru fast-food restaurant chains through the pandemic, restructuring and its sale last year to a trio of investment firms. A search is on for her successor.

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McDonald's is buying its operator in Israel

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2024

The fast-food restaurant giant has an agreement to buy Alonyal Limited, the country’s franchise owner. The market has struggled since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

Food

Subway is releasing a new line of wrap sandwiches

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2024

The fast-food giant is coming out with a new line of flatbread wraps, joining the quick-service restaurant wrap battle with its first new bread option in three years.

Financing

Chick-fil-A's unit volumes at stand-alone restaurants hit $9M last year

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2024

The fast-food chicken sandwich chain generated nearly $22 billion in U.S. system sales last year, according to its franchise disclosure documents, while both mall and non-mall locations thrived.

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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski got a raise last year

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2024

But the fast-food chain’s chief executive, who was recently given the chairman title, still makes less than he did two years ago.

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