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Denny's counts on menu tweaks and a to-go push to get it through a traffic slide

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2023

While considering more virtual concepts, the diner chain plans to roll out a simplified bill of fare next week.

Emerging Brands

C3 and Craveworthy brands partner to franchise a Mediterranean concept

 By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2023

They plan to grow the three-unit Soom Soom to 80 locations over the next four years.

Operations

Potbelly signs 40-unit franchise deal in Ohio, Fla.

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 30, 2023

The more-than 430-unit chain is pushing both refranchising and new unit franchise growth.

Operations

After nearly 50 years, Pappas Restaurants is still keeping it in the family

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 30, 2023

The Houston institution remains proudly family-owned and intent on doing things its own unique way.

Financing

Effort to kill the 'joint employer' redefinition draws support in the Senate

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2023

Sens. Joe Manchin and Bill Cassidy say they'll seek a seldom-used law to block what they termed NLRB overreach.

Financing

Digital, marketing and price hikes lift McDonald's sales

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2023

The burger giant’s U.S. same-store sales rose 8.1% last quarter and its earnings increased more than expected. The company cited better execution inside its restaurants.

Financing

McDonald's believes it can grow in Calif.

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2023

The Bottom Line: Chris Kempczinski, CEO of the burger giant, told analysts that the company’s restaurants will take a cash flow hit when wages are raised in the state, but he calls it an “opportunity.” But for whom?

Financing

Pollo Tropical's new owner is content with keeping it in Fla.

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2023

Authentic Restaurant Brands completed its acquisition of the chicken chain. Here’s why the company is keeping its focus local as it takes over.

Financing

Restaurant chains have to work harder to get sales this year

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2023

The Bottom Line: After “pent-up demand” kept customers coming back in 2022, restaurants have to work harder in 2023 to get customers coming in the door.

Workforce

Can the redefinition of 'joint employer' be stopped?

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 30, 2023

Working Lunch: The National Labor Relations Board's controversial move is likely to be challenged immediately in court. The franchise community is also likely to push for use of the Congressional Review Act. But will either effort succeed?

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