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Operations

Burgerville takes on new investors with an eye on reigniting regional growth

 By Lisa Jennings on May 05, 2024

Former Dutch Bros CEO Joth Ricci is among the investors in Burgerville and he joins the company as executive chair. CEO Ed Casey will remain at the helm.

Operations

President Biden vetoes joint employer legislation

 By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

The president declined to sign off on a bill that would have scuttled an effort to make franchisors jointly liable for their franchisees’ workers, sending the issue back to Congress.

Financing

Earnings roundup: Fatburger, El Pollo Loco and Pizza Inn

By Jonathan Maze, Heather Lalley and Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2024

Fat Brands has some trouble with the weather; strong results from El Pollo Loco and Rave Restaurant Group wants some remodels.

Financing

Looking for the next Chipotle? These 3 chains are already there

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

The Bottom Line: Wingstop, Raising Cane’s and Jersey Mike’s have broken free from the pack of well-established growth chains. Here’s why this trio stands out.

Financing

As it is sold, Clean Juice struggles with supply issues

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

Operators have closed or rebranded nearly half of the chain’s locations over the past year and a half. And then as the chain was sold last week, franchisees were told the company lost its distribution contract.

Financing

Restaurant job growth appears to be slowing

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2024

The restaurant industry added 6,600 jobs in April, according to new federal data, continuing a pattern of slower overall job growth.

Leadership

Meet the restaurant fixer who now owns Etta

By Lisa Jennings on May 03, 2024

Tech entrepreneur Johann Moonesinghe suddenly finds himself leading a growing group of restaurants. His secret? He doesn't expect to make a profit.

Financing

Wendy's hopes better store profitability will yield new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on May 02, 2024

The fast-food burger chain wants to build more restaurants. To speed growth and fulfill the chain's potential, it needs to generate more sales and restaurant profits.

Financing

Boxer Ramen shutters 4 units following bankruptcy

By Lisa Jennings on May 01, 2024

Boxer Ramen and sister brand SuperDeluxe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February. Both are owned by Portland, Oregon, restaurateur Micah Camden.

Financing

An in-depth look at a fast-growing c-store chicken concept

By Jonathan Maze on May 01, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Jim Norberg, CEO of Krispy Krunchy Chicken, joins the podcast to talk about the chain’s rapid growth and how it plans a push into marketing and delivery.

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