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Applebee's President Tony Moralejo says brand will do more for franchisees

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

The franchisor plans to offer aggressive incentives and new prototypes to make opening restaurants more appealing. "We need to do our part," the new leader said.

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Jack in the Box reaches a 'turning point' in its bid for growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The fast-food burger chain has new deals to open restaurants in Florida and Arkansas, bringing the first new franchisees into the brand in years. And it is turning around its restaurants in St. Louis.

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Franchises navigate tough waters in their bid for growth

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

For franchises, growth is paramount. But accomplishing that is proving more difficult thanks to rising interest rates, construction costs and labor issues.

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Better than Buffets Inc.? That's not saying much

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The Bottom Line: Sardar Biglari in his letter to shareholders boasted of the cash that Western Sizzlin has generated for Biglari Holdings. His comparison leaves much to be desired.

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Jeff Smith is stepping down as Papa Johns chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The pizza delivery chain also said that it is buying out most of the shares owned by Smith's hedge fund, Starboard Value.

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Chevys Fresh Mex owner adds 2 more brands to portfolio

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

Xperience Restaurant Group acquired Rio Mambo Tex Mex and The Rim from RM Restaurant Group.

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A look at the future of Bojangles

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Jose Armario, CEO of the fast-food chicken chain, joins the podcast to talk about the brand’s performance and its future, including the direction of its menu. Also: Pizza, Corner Bakery's bankruptcy and M&A.

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Wendy's wants to open more restaurants, just not in ghost kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2023

The burger chain is increasing its incentives to convince operators to open additional restaurants as it seeks to speed unit growth. But it is also walking back its deal with Reef Kitchens.

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Uno to sell frozen pizza business to Great Kitchens Food Co.

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 01, 2023

The pizza chain is spinning off the 35-year-old Uno Foods so it can focus more on franchising.

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Applebee's development plans hit a snag

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 01, 2023

The chain expected to return to net new unit growth this year. Instead it will close more restaurants than it opens again, citing high costs and underwhelming returns.

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