Emerging Brands

Tom Ryan discovers a love for sports bars

The Smashburger co-founder and former McDonald’s executive is behind Tom’s Watch Bar, an upgraded sports bar concept that is coming, quickly, to a city near you.

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Fire the CEO at your own risk

The Bottom Line: Excessive management turnover at companies can create their own set of problems as new executives look to make their mark. The restaurant industry is loaded with examples.

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Franchisors jump on the M&A bandwagon

The Bottom Line: Crumbl is the latest franchised restaurant chain to reportedly explore a sale after big 2024 deals for Tropical Smoothie and Jersey Mike’s. But the acquisitions market remains mixed.

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Shake Shack changes what it means to be Shake Shack

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual burger chain’s plan to build 1,500 locations, not 450, will fundamentally change what the brand is all about.