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More franchise brands should disclose store-level profitability

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2023

The Bottom Line: The importance of franchisee cash flow is undeniable to the success of any franchise. That’s why investors should demand more data from franchised restaurant brands.

Operations

Consumer Craveability: How restaurants are building a loyal customer base

 Sponsored content from our partner Slim Chickens on Feb. 17, 2023

As restaurants develop innovative strategies to build a loyal fan following, it can present a challenge to pinpoint which approaches work best to entice customers to keep coming back.

Financing

With new leadership, Restaurant Brands International charts an aggressive path

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2023

Patrick Doyle, and now new CEO Josh Kobza, take the helm at the owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs with a mandate: Speed the company's growth.

Food

How Adenah Bayoh is positioning Cornbread Farm to Soul for fast-casual expansion

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 16, 2023

The IHOP franchisee and Cornbread co-founder is on a mission to change the perception of soul food across the country.

Financing

Franchisee fear, anger mount as McDonald's intensifies inspections

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 07, 2023

Operators say their profits are down, despite strong sales, due to soaring food costs and discounts on the mobile app. That, plus tough new standards and more frequent inspections, are contributing to an environment some call “toxic.”

Operations

Focus Brands tops $3.9B in systemwide sales

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 03, 2023

Fiscal 2022 was a good year for the multi-brand franchisor, which highlighted the "power of the portfolio" and plans to double down on co-branding.

Financing

Subway wants the world to eat a lot more sandwiches

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2023

The fast-food sandwich chain wants to add 24,000 international restaurants to catch up with other quick-service brands. But the company is also pushing big changes to grow its U.S. business.

Financing

Why Capriotti's hoards stuffing every Thanksgiving

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2023

A Deeper Dive: David Bloom, chief development officer for Capriotti’s and Wing Zone, discusses the chains’ recent combination, franchising and food costs.

Emerging Brands

Gregg Majewski on Craveworthy’s strategy for building emerging brands

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2023

Synergies with Mongolian Concepts are designed to make the economic model work for both new and existing franchisees.

Financing

The International Franchise Association goes on offense

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2023

The trade group, which has spent much of its time in recent years pushing back against regulations, is touring cities in the hope of building a better reputation for franchising.

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