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Dave's Hot Chicken is heading to the U.K. and Ireland

 By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 09, 2024

The spicy fast-casual chicken chain has signed a deal to open 60 restaurants in the region, with the first locations to open in London.

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Will drive-thru coffee be better burger, or frozen yogurt?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2024

The Bottom Line: Frozen yogurt and better burger chains dominated growth a decade ago. Their differing long-term results are instructive for today’s hot restaurant sectors.

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2 more reminders that the restaurant business is risky

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2024

The Bottom Line: Franchising is no less risky than opening your own restaurant. Just ask former NFL player David Tyree and the former president of McDonald's Mexico.

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Pizza Hut is warring with one of its largest franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 18, 2024

Operator EYM Pizza closed 15 locations in Indiana amid a lawsuit from the pizza chain franchisor over unpaid royalties and poor performance.

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Blaze Pizza fans the flames of fast-casual pizza with brand overhaul

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 17, 2024

As the fast-casual pizza niche tries to find its post-pandemic path, Blaze Pizza hopes to regain leadership with a new menu and mission.

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A Brazilian TGI Fridays operator declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2024

SouthRock Capital, which had also operated Starbucks and Subway units, filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in Texas to protect its rights to the casual-dining restaurant chain.

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How Bonchon’s Innovative Strategies are Revolutionizing the Korean Fried Chicken Market

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Jun. 13, 2024

In the growing and changing world of food franchises, innovation is the key to standing out and making a lasting impact among consumers and potential franchisees alike.

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Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires Alamo Drafthouse

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 12, 2024

The Austin, Texas-based restaurant-movie theater hybrid will be operated by a new division within the studio called Sony Pictures Experiences.

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Struggling I Heart Mac and Cheese franchisees push back against their franchisor

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 12, 2024

Operators say most of them aren't making money and want a break on their royalties. But they also complain about receiving expired cheese from closed stores. "Don't send us moldy product."

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How Dave's Hot Chicken is harnessing a rabid fan base

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Top 500: It was one of the fastest growing fast-casual chains in 2023 and sales nearly doubled. But is the hot chicken chain growing too fast?

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