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Subway closed 1,100 restaurants last year

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2019

The company has fewer than 25,000 locations in the U.S., the lowest level since 2011.

Emerging Brands

Mighty Quinn’s Barbeque hopes franchising spurs more growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2019

The 10-unit chain just signed its first operator, with plans to accelerate its expansion.

Financing

Carrols Restaurant Group might consider another concept

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2019

The big Burger King franchisee said a second brand is “going to be on our radar.”

Financing

Want to grow your brand? Improve franchisee profits

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2019

As brands face franchisee unrest, Domino’s provides a reminder of why it’s been successful, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Del Taco to sell restaurants to franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 14, 2019

"Strategic" refranchising to reduce company portfolio to 45% by 2020.

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McDonald’s operators call for halt to new remodels

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2019

The chain’s franchise association is telling operators to hold off on projects not "in the works," pending negotiations.

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Survey: McDonald’s operators worried about their finances

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 07, 2019

“Cash-strapped” franchisees say a lot is happening at once, without much return.

Financing

Chicken Salad Chick buys 11 units from a franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2018

The chicken salad chain now operates 32 of its 105 locations, with significant growth planned for 2019.

Operations

The top restaurant news developments of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

Here's a look back at the news eruptions that shaped the restaurant industry in 2018.

Financing

Will franchising fall out of favor?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2018

As pressure grows on franchisees, companies might find it better to keep some locations for themselves, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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