Deal would value sandwich chain at more than $2 billion, according to Reuters

Share of visits at convenience stores rises, according to The NPD Group

Deal is part of ongoing refranchising effort

New standard applies only to U.S. restaurants

Quick-service chain to strip artificial colors, flavors and more from food

NRN editor and restaurant finance expert Jonathan Maze breaks down what you should be watching in the industry this week. Connect with him on the latest finance trends and news at @jonathanmaze and jonathan.maze@penton.com...

Thousands of labor activists protest outside company headquarters

Rebranding focuses on Colonel Sanders, remodeling effort, new menu items

Roark Capital bought Arby’s from Wendy’s in 2011. The next year, Arby’s started selling company-owned restaurants to franchisees. It was almost like clockwork. But then a curious thing happened: After a couple of big deals, the company stopped...

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