Financing

Franchise growth thrives despite labor and supply chain concerns

Companies continue to sign aggressive development deals even as many restaurants can’t find workers and supplies.

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Financing

Crumbl does business lunches, body wash and Jimmy Fallon

The Bottom Line: Coming off some of the first real sales challenges in its seven-year history, Crumbl is wrapping up a 2024 full of aggressive marketing, including a rebrand, television appearances and even branded soap.

Technology

How third-party delivery became indispensable

Tech Check: Thanks to lower prices and a growing list of features, DoorDash and Uber Eats are becoming hard for customers to quit. That has made them an inevitability for restaurants.

Marketing

Here are the worst pitches for coverage we fielded in 2024

Reality Check: We appreciate all the assistance that was offered for developing stories. Some far, far more than others.