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Marco’s opens first location with new digital-focused design
The prototype, which has the option for a pickup door and window, is expected to accelerate the chain’s growth while improving customer services.
By Julie Littman • July 25, 2024 -
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Pizza Hut franchisee declares bankruptcy
EYM Group has been in a legal battle with Pizza Hut over the past few months and closed over a dozen stores in Indiana and Ohio in June.
By Julie Littman • July 23, 2024 -
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NLRB withdraws 5th Circuit appeal of joint employer final rule injunction
The Board said it would “like the opportunity to further consider the issues identified” in a district court’s injunction while citing other, ongoing legislation relevant to its rulemaking.
By Ryan Golden • Updated July 19, 2024 -
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Zaxby’s faces lawsuit for allegedly refusing to accommodate pregnant teen
A manager allegedly told the plaintiff to work in the restaurant’s hot kitchen and fired her because she asked to be reassigned, according to the complaint.
By Laurel Kalser • July 17, 2024 -
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FTC takes aim at undisclosed franchising fees
The agency also said policies that keep franchisees from reporting potentially illegal business practices to regulators are against the law.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 15, 2024 -
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Potbelly opens shop inside the Pentagon
The chain is focusing on expanding at military bases and installations, with two shops also set to open at Fort Liberty in North Carolina later this year.
By Julie Littman • July 12, 2024 -
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Schlotzsky’s hires chief brand officer
Donna Spangler-Josephson will lead the deli chain’s marketing and branding efforts as it looks to reverse a gradual erosion of its store base.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 12, 2024 -
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Pump & Pantry expands Quiznos partnership
After a “highly successful” initial rollout over the past two years, the companies decided to grow the deal from four to 10 sites by 2026.
By Jessica Loder • July 11, 2024 -
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An inside look at Potbelly’s small-format restaurant
The company joins a list of chains turning to smaller store footprints as a way to decrease development and operational costs while accelerating growth.
By Julie Littman • July 10, 2024 -
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Dave’s Hot Chicken to expand into UK, Ireland with 60-unit deal
Azzurri Group, an experienced franchisee that operates 230 restaurants in the region, will open its first Dave’s location in London during Q1 2025.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 9, 2024 -
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How Perkins’ multifaceted refresh aims to accelerate growth
The company is “elevating and adapting the brand” with its new name, store updates and an upcoming menu overhaul, President Toni Ronayne said in an interview.
By Julie Littman • July 8, 2024 -
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Jack in the Box to re-enter Chicago market in 2025
The brand, which last operated in the market four decades ago, will start with the development of eight company-operated stores.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 3, 2024 -
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Burritobar signs 93-unit NJ master franchise deal
Burritobar will target secondary and tertiary suburban markets anchored by shopping centers in its initial phase of U.S. expansion, CDO Jeff Young said.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Updated July 2, 2024 -
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Back to Basics: 5 ways restaurants can prepare for a successful grand opening
Training, research, marketing, influencer buzz and loyalty programs can all ensure patrons walk into the restaurant on day one, and return during the weeks after, experts say.
By Danielle McLean • June 28, 2024 -
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Arby’s franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Miracle Restaurant Group declared its second bankruptcy since 2010, citing financial pressures, rising costs, negative same-store sales and its inability to sell a number of low-performing stores.
By Julie Littman • June 26, 2024 -
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48-store Subway operator declares bankruptcy after wrongful death suit appeal denied
River Sub owes the survivors of a murdered manager nearly $3 million, by far the largest liability on its balance sheet.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 25, 2024 -
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Nothing Bundt Cakes plots path to 1K units by 2027
The dessert shop opened its 600th unit this month and plans to open 120 this year as it works toward an annual growth rate of around 150 new units.
By Julie Littman • June 20, 2024 -
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Why Pizza Hut closed several locations in the Midwest
Roughly a dozen locations in Indiana temporarily closed in June as operator EYM Group faces an ongoing legal battle with the chain over a contract dispute.
By Julie Littman • June 20, 2024 -
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Qdoba offers $100K cash bonus to spur new franchisee commitments
The company aims to double its store count in seven years and will reward new and existing operators who open units by September 2026.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 18, 2024 -
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Traffic at QSR chains in California declines following minimum wage increase
Price increases meant to offset the cost of the sector’s $20 minimum wage in the state have significantly dented customer visits, data from Placer.ai shows.
By Julie Littman • June 13, 2024 -
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Jack in the Box to enter Georgia with 15-store deal
The fast food chain’s move into the the Peach State is a major boost to its expansion strategy in the Southeast, which has also focused on Florida.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 12, 2024 -
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Q&A // Meet the execHow &pizza’s CEO brought the cool back into the brand
Mike Burns, now seven months into his tenure at the pizza chain, turned the music up in stores and told employees to be who they are as part of reviving the brand’s culture.
By Julie Littman • June 6, 2024 -
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Why TGI Fridays expects hotels to be a growth channel
The full-service chain, which opened a unit inside Hilton Garden Inn in Hollywood, California, says converting generic restaurants inside hotels decreases time and cost to develop.
By Julie Littman • June 6, 2024 -
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Good 2 Go grows partnership with Mexican QSR
Rusty Taco will open its first seven shops in Colorado alongside the convenience store chain’s locations
By Jessica Loder • June 4, 2024 -
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Swig hires Dutch Bros exec as chief development officer
Daniel Batty brings over 20 years of QSR experience to his role at the 81-unit beverage chain that has 500 signed franchised agreements.
By Julie Littman • June 4, 2024
