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Fire the CEO at your own risk

The Bottom Line: Excessive management turnover at companies can create their own set of problems as new executives look to make their mark. The restaurant industry is loaded with examples.

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Franchisors jump on the M&A bandwagon

The Bottom Line: Crumbl is the latest franchised restaurant chain to reportedly explore a sale after big 2024 deals for Tropical Smoothie and Jersey Mike’s. But the acquisitions market remains mixed.

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Shake Shack changes what it means to be Shake Shack

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual burger chain’s plan to build 1,500 locations, not 450, will fundamentally change what the brand is all about.

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This growing healthful fast-casual brand is in Spain and Portugal but the investment will expand it across Europe. Will it come to the U.S.?

The Bottom Line: Crumbl is the latest franchised restaurant chain to reportedly explore a sale after big 2024 deals for Tropical Smoothie and Jersey Mike’s. But the acquisitions market remains mixed.

The fast-casual grilled, bone-in chicken chain hasn't had a chicken sandwich for years, even when everyone else launched one. But it's testing one now.

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food and beverage news, plus an interview with chef Yara Herrera of Hellbender in New York City

The casual-dining chain will separate from parent Fat Brands and become a stand-alone public company later this month.

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual burger chain’s plan to build 1,500 locations, not 450, will fundamentally change what the brand is all about.