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The International Franchise Association has some ideas for better franchising

 By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2024

The trade group is calling for changes in disclosure rules before people buy a franchise. It comes as federal regulators examine rules for franchise companies.

Food

Burger King launches a new dessert to celebrate its 70th birthday

 By Patricia Cobe on May 08, 2024

The Birthday Pie Slice comes to the menu Monday, and the party continues through June with special birthday deals.

Financing

Surprise, surprise: California kept its full-service restaurants in the dark for months

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2024

Reality Check: The state attorney general had refused to clarify the scope of the state's pending anti-junk-fee law. It's one more smack in the face to the trade.

Beverage

Despite Panera's Charged Lemonade failure, energy drinks are coming to more restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2024

Starbucks is preparing its own energy drinks, following Dunkin’, as chains like Dutch Bros—and convenience stores—find success with the beverages.

Financing

California bans most restaurant service fees and other surcharges

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2024

The prohibition takes effect July 1. Delivery fees would still be allowed, and automatic gratuities tacked onto the tabs of large parties would also be permitted at least initially.

Operations

The Cheesecake Factory benefits from a more discerning consumer

By Joe Guszkowski on May 08, 2024

Traffic at the casual-dining chain held steady thanks to what it called a “flight to quality” by customers on a budget.

Marketing

How Chick-fil-A’s social media loss became El Pollo Loco’s gain

By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2024

Marketing Bites: When one chicken chain told influencer Miri the Siren she could no longer make videos, she found several others who are relishing the engagement her content brings.

Technology

Instacart to offer restaurant delivery from Uber Eats

By Joe Guszkowski on May 07, 2024

Uber Eats will have a dedicated tab within the grocery delivery app, which it said will allow it to reach more customers.

Financing

A preview of this year's National Restaurant Association Show

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice, joins a special episode of the podcast to talk about the upcoming event.

Financing

First Watch's traffic slides in Q1, but don't expect price-off specials to follow

By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2024

Management at the daytime dining chain said it will focus instead on bringing back strong customer lures from the past.

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