This menu is divided into the typical sections—sandwiches, entrees (hot plates), sides and more—but each is defined by stylized type and whimsical drawings of animals and food.
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The Bottom Line: Franchising is becoming more attractive as debt becomes expensive and hard to get and equity investors grow skeptical of restaurants. But the model isn’t for everybody.
Reality Check: The persistent antagonist is shifting his aim from a takedown of the CEO to a revolt against her bosses.
The Bottom Line: A new report from Houlihan Lokey notes that brands with clearly defined value propositions have been outperforming. But the definition of value differs from one sector to the other.