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Some McDonald’s franchisees have an unusual buyer: The company

The Bottom Line: The burger giant, which had been refranchising in recent years, is buying out franchisees as it prepares to recruit new operators into the system for the first time in many years.

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Chick-fil-A takes on a piece of architectural history in Los Angeles

Raising Cane's plan to restore an iconic Googie restaurant recently caused an uproar. Chick-fil-A, meanwhile, is rehabbing another historic property with the same style. But here's why it's different.

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The best franchise growth incentive? Better unit economics

The Bottom Line: Restaurant chains appear to be using various incentives to get their franchisees to build more units. But the best incentive remains pretty simple: Stronger sales and profits.

Food

Pei Wei expands its pantry to launch lighter, protein-focused dishes

Behind the Menu: The new items target healthy lifestyles, providing balance to the fast casual’s more indulgent Asian classics.