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Financing

McDonald's is acquiring a bigger stake in its China business

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2023

The burger giant will own 48% of McDonald’s China after agreeing to acquire a stake owned by Carlyle.

Operations

Tijuana Flats founder launches what he hopes will be the Raising Cane's of Tex-Mex

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 17, 2023

Brian Wheeler and son Jake Wheeler debuted the fast-casual Big Taco, with a simplified menu and an emphasis on service.

Financing

For all their challenges, restaurant operators remain optimistic

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2023

The Bottom Line: Two-thirds of franchisees told TD Bank that they are optimistic about the future of the restaurant industry and more than half expect higher traffic next year.

Financing

Fast-food chain customers are getting sticker shock

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 17, 2023

Limited-service prices continue to rise faster than inflation and are up 30% since 2019. That has more customers thinking their fast-food visit isn’t worth it.

Operations

Taco Bell tests idea of winning breakfast with tots

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 16, 2023

Breakfast Tater Tots topped with scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage debut at units in Chicago as LTO.

Emerging Brands

Cava's success sparks a Mediterranean revival

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 16, 2023

Though Mediterranean cuisine has been growing across the U.S. for decades, the newly public Cava is drawing attention to the fast-casual niche. Here is a look at 8 growing restaurant chains positioned to ride the wave of interest.

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.

Financing

Welcome to a tough new normal

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: Attendees and speakers painted an anxious picture of the operating environment at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference. Here’s why that might be here for a while.

Financing

Remodels, a pandemic and Brazil led to the bankruptcy of a Wendy's franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 15, 2023

Starboard Group, the Wendy’s franchisee that sought debt protection this week, said a number of factors converged that led to the filing, including a failed Brazilian joint venture.

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.

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