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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.

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.

Food

Cheese curds move out of Wis. onto menus everywhere

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 30, 2023

Mozzarella sticks are so last century. Fried cheese curds are the ooey gooey snack of the moment.

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.

Premium

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?

Premium

Financing

High prices are making it tough for people to pay their bills

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 27, 2023

The Bottom Line: While the economy is going well, the consumer remains stressed by higher prices and they’re having a tougher time paying their bills, according to recent government data.

Marketing