Editor, NRN: It is rare for me to be moved to write regarding an article, but your cover story, “Unclear exit strategies cloud chains’ outlooks,” Jan. 8, hits at what I believe is the biggest obstacle facing franchising. We are at a generational...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Mike Cortino has resigned as senior vice president of domestic operations for Papa John’s International Inc., franchisor or operator of 3,015 namesake pizzerias worldwide. No reasons were given for Cortino’s departure.The...
When actress Julia Roberts portrayed fictional restaurant critic Julianne Potter in the 1997 film, “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” every breath and bite she took led the restaurant staff to tremble.The unmitigated power and unbridled influence of one...
OLYMPIA Wash. Dallas and the state of Washington are following Florida’s lead in seeking to loosen regulations that prohibit consumers from bringing their dogs to restaurants. Dallas’ City Council voted 8-5 Wednesday to allow local...
DUBLIN Ohio Wendy’s International has named Saatchi & Saatchi as the lead agency of record on its estimated $300 million account, replacing McCann Erickson, which had handled creative duties since 2002 and created the “Do What Tastes Right”...
Amid widespread litigation affecting franchisees in the multibillion-dollar sandwich segment, competitors of Quiznos Sub are watching to see whether its recruiting of an ex-CEO of the restaurant industry’s No. 3 franchise system can...
ORLANDO, FLA. Darden Restaurants Inc. —Rivals who dread competition from the industry’s largest and highest-grossing casual-dining operator may soon have new reasons to fear While green-lighting...
