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Jonathan Maze

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Franchisees start buying up brands

Large franchisees have scooped up Fuddruckers, Au Bon Pain and now Taco Cabana in recent days. But owning a brand is quite different, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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McDonald’s cuts a deal with its franchisees over technology fees

The company reduced a one-time charge by more than 60%. The dispute over the fees had caused a massive rift with its operators.

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Krispy Kreme raises $500M in its IPO

The doughnut chain priced its offering at $17 per share, which was below its expected range.

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JAB Holdings heads for the exits

IPOs by JDE/Peet’s and Krispy Kreme, and perhaps Panera Bread, signal a major shift in strategy for a firm many thought had long-term aspirations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Jack in the Box wants to get back in the business of building restaurants

The burger chain has spent the past 15 years selling locations to franchisees. But now it plans to build company restaurants to spur more growth.

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How Red Robin is helping vault Donatos around the country

CEO Tom Krouse joins the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to talk about expansion, ghost kitchens and Red Robin.

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Panera Bread sells Au Bon Pain to a Yum Brands franchisee

Ampex Brands Family of Companies, a 400-unit operator of Yum concepts and 7-Eleven, will acquire the concept, which is getting a new leadership team.

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Papa John’s is making a big move into Germany

The company has a 250-unit deal with PJ Western Group to expand into the country over the next seven years.

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Push grows to change franchise regulations

Bills have or will be introduced to let franchisees sue their franchisor and require the SBA to publish franchises’ default rates as concerns about troubled systems mount.as

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Did pizza chains thrive in 2020? It’s complicated

While pizza sales jumped last year, they were largely concentrated among a few chains. Most concepts saw sales declines.

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Andy Wiederhorn has more deals up his sleeve

Even after making his biggest acquisition yet, the Fat Brands CEO says he has others coming. “This is not the end.”

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Restaurants are navigating a ‘perfect storm’ of inflation

The industry is facing rising costs for labor, food and real estate and could look a lot different in the next 12 to 18 months, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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