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Peter Romeo

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Financing

6 takeaways from the IFA’s 2018 franchising forecast

The International Franchise Association's 2018 forecast for franchising provided more than just sales projections for franchisees and franchisors. Here are some nuggets of value to all types of restaurant operations.

Financing

A robust 2018 is forecast for franchising

The tax law will foster an upswing in spending within franchised restaurants, while a friendlier business climate will have a positive effect on expansion plans, the International Franchise Association says.

Financing

Quaker Steak offers an LTO—for franchisees

A limited-time deal will cut the usual fees for recruits who agree to open multiple units.

Workforce

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Surprises. Or not.

Unexpected developments abounded in the restaurant business, from a surge in popularity of hurling hatchets to new revelations about how much some restaurants pay.

Marketing

This time, a woman will play Colonel Sanders

KFC is changing spokespersons again for the rollout of its new Smoky Mountain BBQ. This time, the founder's whites will be worn by a country music star.

Leadership

NRA announces new leadership slate

The top three officers were drawn from the independent community.

Operations

This week’s restaurant nightmares: D'oh! moments

Things can go wrong for restaurants in truly unique ways. Here's a slab of proof, gathered from just the last few days.

Operations

Off-premise boom drives sweeping ops changes

Restaurants are reformatting their layouts and processes to accommodate the shift in their business toward takeout, delivery and catering.

Operations

A next step for delivery?

Operators take a hybrid approach to off-premise.

Operations

Off-premise delivers a restaurant identity crisis

Operators must figure out how their businesses will keep up this year.

Workforce

6 ways to combat sexual harassment in restaurants

A presentation this week provided practical approaches to making all employees feel comfortable and safe.

Workforce

Sexual harassment: Navigating the gray areas

A discussion by restaurant experts underscored both the challenges and leeway that employers face in dealing with the problem.

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