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Food

How a passion for authenticity transforms the dining experience

 Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Jul. 12, 2023

There is just something about a comforting and satisfying meal that resonates with customers.

Financing

Concern over a California joint-liability proposal unites McDonald's and its franchisees

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: A bill making its way to the governor’s desk would go further than proposed federal joint employer rules in making franchisors liable for their franchisees’ workers. And this one just targets fast-food chains.

Operations

Spreading the Southern touchstone of chicken salad

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 30, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is in a lane on its own, but will this growing fast-casual franchise translate outside the South?

Financing

As it nears a sale, Subway touts its international recovery

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2023

The sandwich giant over the past two years has signed deals that would add more than 9,000 restaurants internationally, turning around a business that was surprisingly weak.

Operations

Hamra Enterprises acquires 24 Panera Bread units across the South

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 28, 2023

The Missouri-based group is also a franchisee of Wendy's, Noodles & Company and, soon, Caribou Coffee. The acquisition brings the group's restaurant count to a total of 195.

Leadership

Michael Keller named CEO, president of Jeremiah's Italian Ice

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 27, 2023

Founder Jeremy Litwack is shifting to a brand ambassador role, and the chain is beefing up its infrastructure to support more growth.

Financing

The tragedy of Dominik Mendoza

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 27, 2023

In 2022, the Quiznos franchisee opened a new prototype for the chain and signed an extensive development agreement. Less than one year later, he took his own life. For his widow, the problems were just beginning.

Food

The Wee Chippy is spreading fish & chips love around the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2023

From a tiny beachfront shop in California, Scotland-born Joe Gorrie built a cult following with his spin on fries. Now he’s aiming to become a bigger fish through franchising.

Financing

Firehouse Subs takes its sandwiches to Europe

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2023

The sub chain opened its first location outside of North America, in Zurich. And it has a development deal in Mexico, making the chain’s first major forays into international markets under Restaurant Brands International.

Financing

A labor-saving effort by Clean Juice puts its franchisees in a bind

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2023

The fast-growing juice chain sold franchises on its idea of house-made, cold-pressed juice. But last year the company shifted to a pre-bottled option. Franchisees say it revealed long-held problems with the brand.

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