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KFC and Popeyes duke it out for spicy wing sovereignty

 By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 18, 2023

During the height of wing season, the two chicken chains are taking to a new battleground in the aftermath of the chicken sandwich wars.

Workforce

Philly coffee shops give their union a heave-ho

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2023

Two units of Good Karma have been okayed to end their representation by Workers United, the union behind the push to organize Starbucks.

Workforce

The impact of the fast-food wage compromise in California won't be limited to fast food

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2023

Limited-service restaurants may have avoided an existential threat, but a $20 per hour minimum is expected to have a profound impact on wage rates across all segments and up the salary ladder.

Technology

Don't give computers the keys to your restaurant, FSTEC attendees are warned

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2023

During a Technomic report on the state of technology, attendees were advised to factor human intervention into their contingency plans.

Technology

To convince franchisees to adopt new technology, think like a marketer

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 18, 2023

At FSTEC, franchisors say getting system buy-in on tech means making them part of the decision process. But sometimes you have to say no to new tech, too.

Technology

Kitchen United to lean into retail and catering under new CEO

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 18, 2023

Atul Sood sees a lot of opportunity in the company's partnerships with Kroger and Circle K, but not so much in its stand-alone ghost kitchens. “You’ll probably see less of those,” he said.

Food

Chefs turn to fungi to plot future of plant-based menus

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 17, 2023

Mushrooms are known to add meatiness to meatless cooking, but now the rest of the fungi kingdom is getting a shot in restaurant and foodservice kitchens.

Workforce

Landmark California fast-food wage bill is headed for final passage

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 15, 2023

The measure, which has also been passed by the state legislature, would set up a council to set wages and working conditions, starting with an increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour in April.

Financing

Why more franchise executives should become franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2023

The Bottom Line: Some executives of franchise chains are also franchisees. “I feel the pain when I make a decision to bring something in.”

Financing

McDonald's franchisees are angry over the California compromise

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 15, 2023

Some operators say they were left out of discussions on a matter that could hurt per-store cash flow by $250,000 in the state. But the company said the deal will protect the franchise model without a costly fight.

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