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Financing
McDonald's is a chicken chain now
The company’s chicken business is “on par” with its beef business as Americans continue to devour more poultry. It plans more chicken products in the coming years.
Food
Beef prices are soaring. It won't get better anytime soon
With beef inflation expected to stick around for the next few years, steakhouses and meat-focused concepts are creating strategies to manage sourcing and the menu. It's all about being flexible.
Financing
Brands shift their attention back to smaller operators
The Bottom Line: While plenty of franchises like Subway still want large-scale franchisees, there is a movement to keep their sizes down.