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Operations

5 forces chipping away at franchising

By David Farkas on Apr. 19, 2017

Business as usual is out the door. These factors are causing operators to reshape the traditional model.

Consumer Trends

April's 10 most alluring LTOs

By Jill Failla on May 02, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they were most likely to order based on the name and description.

Financing

This week’s head-spinning moments: 5 Hail Marys

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2017

Applebee's is ready with financial rescues for franchisees, Buffalo Wild Wings is testing off-premise-only stores, Bravo Brio has a new concept it's weighing, Dunkin' is shrinking the menu as a cure-all, and Potbelly was given a bitter pill to swallow by the city of Chicago.

Operations

5 hurting chains that might need an ambulance

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2017

An ebbing tide lowers all boats, as most restaurant operations can attest at the moment. Then there are the situations more akin to a shipwreck. Here are some high-profile chains that are still struggling mightily to right themselves.

Financing