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Financing

No, owning a franchise is not a ‘low-risk’ business

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2022

The Bottom Line: It’s worth reminding that franchise ownership is no less risky than operating an independent business, and here’s why.

Operations

TGI Fridays plans major expansion in Asia

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 19, 2022

The casual-dining chain will open 75 restaurants in South and Southeast Asia over the next 10 years under what it said was its largest development agreement ever.

Technology

MrBeast Burger hints at more physical locations after record-breaking debut

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 16, 2022

The virtual brand is apparently exploring franchising after more than 10,000 people showed up to a grand opening at a New Jersey mall this month.

Financing

Burger King tries a unique incentive to get franchisees to remodel

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 13, 2022

The Bottom Line: Lost amid the burger chain’s $400 million investment is a shift in its incentive structure it believes could improve the frequency and quality of remodels.

Emerging Brands

Can pickleball save the eatertainment sector?

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 09, 2022

Punch Bowl Social founder Robert Thompson jumps into this increasingly crowded niche with the new Camp Pickle concept to debut next year.

Operations

Quiznos throws a Hail Mary

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2022

The sandwich chain’s owners face the ultimate challenge: Revitalizing a brand after a decade-long freefall. They are trying almost everything to bring it back to life.

Workforce

Restaurants shift their hopes of killing California's fast-food wage bill to the ballot

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2022

A coalition of Fast Act opponents has filed paperwork that would let voters decide if the law should take effect.

Financing

Why Quiznos believes it is on the cusp of a turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Mark Lohmann, president of the chain’s parent company Rego Restaurant Group, joins the podcast to talk about the brand’s comeback efforts, including French fries.

Food

Standing out in a competitive food segment

Sponsored content from our partner BonChon on Aug. 28, 2022

It’s no secret that the chicken segment is hot right now and has been for the past two years. As a restaurant operator, this is the time to think about whether what is being offered on the menu is unique enough to stand out amongst the competition.

Financing

Eggs Up Grill heads west

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 19, 2022

The breakfast-and-lunch chain has a 30-unit development deal in Texas, its biggest yet. It signals a shift in strategy for the fast-growing brand.

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