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A look at the future of Bojangles

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Jose Armario, CEO of the fast-food chicken chain, joins the podcast to talk about the brand’s performance and its future, including the direction of its menu. Also: Pizza, Corner Bakery's bankruptcy and M&A.

Leadership

KFC is bringing back its Double Down Sandwich. Yes, that one

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2023

The fast-food chicken chain said it would bring back the infamous bunless sandwich for four weeks starting on March 6.

Financing

Wendy's wants to open more restaurants, just not in ghost kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2023

The burger chain is increasing its incentives to convince operators to open additional restaurants as it seeks to speed unit growth. But it is also walking back its deal with Reef Kitchens.

Financing

Fewer discounts means better profits for Burger King franchisee Carrols

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2023

The franchisee, which operates one out of seven Burger King restaurants in the U.S., said it generated more cash than it has in two years as more of its customers paid the full price.

Financing

Steak n Shake closed another 30 restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

The burger chain, which has shifted to a counter-service model with kiosks, turned a profit last year. But it did so from fewer locations as traditional franchisees closed restaurants.

Marketing

McDonald's is expanding its Krispy Kreme test

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

The fast-food burger chain will sell doughnuts at 160 restaurants in Louisville and Lexington and surrounding areas starting March 21. They will also be available through all channels.

Financing

McDonald's CEO warns that regulations could end franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

Saying that, “our business model is under attack,” Chris Kempczinski urged franchises to push back against efforts at the state and federal level to regulate franchises and fast-food businesses.

Financing

Ice cream and chocolate chain Kilwins sold to Levine Leichtman

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2023

The private equity firm acquired a majority stake in the 150-unit ice cream shop franchise with an eye on taking it to the next phase of growth.

Marketing

KFC ditches some items to make room for others

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The quick-service restaurant chain removed chicken wings and popcorn chicken from its menu to pave the way for new wraps and new versions of its chicken sandwich.

Financing

Patrick Doyle puts his faith in the Whopper

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The new executive chairman of Restaurant Brands International believes the burger may be a better brand than Burger King right now. It may be key to the fast-food chain's U.S. comeback.

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