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McDonald’s operators say remodels are a financial risk

Franchisees say that as much as 40% of the system would not qualify for lease renewal if sales don’t grow as projected.

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Should Del Frisco’s get sold?

The company's stock is at a low point, which could be a challenge for the company as activists push a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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John Schnatter hires a financial adviser on Papa John’s

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

The adviser will review the company’s financial prospects.

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Inspire Brands completes its purchase of Sonic

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

Inspire now operates brands that generate more than $12 billion in annual system sales.

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Black Box: Thanksgiving and takeout helped chain restaurants in November

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2018

Same-store sales rose for the sixth straight month, but traffic is still a problem.

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Why the franchisor-franchisee relationship is worsening

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

This week’s edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," explores the growing tension between franchisors and their franchisees.

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Activist shareholder pushes for Del Frisco’s sale

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 06, 2018

Engaged Capital said the restaurant group has “destroyed substantial shareholder value.”

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Would Yum buy a 4th brand?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2018

The QSR operator expects to make more specific deals, such as its purchase of QuikOrder, and won’t rule out a brand acquisition, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Big franchisee Flynn Restaurant Group buys 368 Arby’s units

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2018

The purchase of US Beef Corp. gives the Applebee’s operator its fourth brand and more than 1,200 locations.

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Pizza Hut U.S. buys an online ordering service

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 04, 2018

The company is acquiring QuikOrder in a bid to improve its online ordering capabilities.