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McDonald's franchisees are angry over the California compromise

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2023

Some operators say they were left out of discussions on a matter that could hurt per-store cash flow by $250,000 in the state. But the company said the deal will protect the franchise model without a costly fight.

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Cracker Barrel admits it worsened Q4 traffic with marketing misfires

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2023

The company acknowledged that its messaging failed to deliver, but believes a loyalty program will greatly help.

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California fast-food restaurants are about to get hit with a huge wage hike

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: Fast-food restaurants will have to pay $20 an hour under a compromise reached this week. How will operators pay for it?

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Domino's franchisee profits are recovering this year

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2023

Price increases and slowing inflation have combined to improve cash flow among the pizza chain’s operators this year.

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Huey Magoo's is riding the chicken tenders wave

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Andy Howard, CEO of the fast-casual chain, joins the podcast to talk about the company’s growth plans and consumer demand for chicken.

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For Boston Market, another ugly chapter could be its last

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2023

After years of steady decline, the fast-casual brand appears to be in a death spiral of unpaid bills, legal filings and angry customers. Even in a world as forgiving as restaurants, it may be impossible for the chain to come back.

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Boston Market is reopening its N.J. restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 12, 2023

The state has lifted its stop-work order, saying that employees have been repaid. Restaurants are expected to reopen this week as deliveries come in.

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Why would Roark Capital buy Subway?

Sep. 12, 2023

Technomic's Take: The sandwich chain has been shedding locations since 2016. But the brand may be poised for a sustained turnaround.

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Corner Bakery employees thought they had a savior. They got something else

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 12, 2023

Jay Pandya took over Corner Bakery during the pandemic in 2020. He demanded tough cost cuts, and refused to pay bills. Employees left in droves. Workers were locked out of stores. And the company’s lender accused him of using the company as a “piggy bank.”

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Struggling Clean Juice franchisees beg out of the system

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2023

Nearly 40% of the chain’s locations are taking the company to arbitration in a bid to get out of their franchise agreement, saying they’re losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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