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Fat Brands says 20% of its restaurants remain closed

Nov 11, 2020

Franchise concept, which acquired Johnny Rockets in Q3, faces COVID-19 challenges with amusement park, movie theater, shopping mall, casino and cruise ship locations

Wendy’s names new COO, closes field offices

Nov 05, 2020

Quick-service chain reveals operations restructuring plan and other pandemic-playbook moves tied to franchisees, new growth, and breakfast

Closing the gap: Foodservice leaders introduce Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership

Nov 03, 2020

Leaders from PepsiCo, Jersey Mike’s Subs, the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance and 4thMVMT discuss program aimed at developing and mentoring “aspiring black entrepreneurs” to become restaurant owners during final day of Restaurants...

Panera Bread franchisee tests beer and wine sales in 5 locations

Nov 03, 2020

The Flynn Restaurant Group subsidiary Pan American Group is testing alcohol sales as part of the Panera Tonight program in five Kansas City locations

McDonald’s USA says Black operators suing the chain mismanaged restaurants

Nov 02, 2020

The latest discrimination suit was filed by two brothers who are accusing McDonald’s USA of purposely placing Black operators in underperforming stores; the quick-service chain says they have given financial support to Jim and Darryl Byrd when...

Look who’s franchising now: fall edition

Oct 26, 2020

Six early and mid-stage concepts are looking for franchisees this quarter, from virtual restaurants to up and coming wing concepts

Fazoli’s ramps up national expansion with 6 new franchisees and 12 new locations

Oct 22, 2020

Fazoli’s is committed to expanding its store footprint to Iowa, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas

Online ordering and delivery jumped from 20% to 39% of total franchisee sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to TD Bank

Oct 22, 2020

TD Bank’s franchisee survey also found that 72% of franchisees enhanced delivery and digital-ordering capabilities in response to consumer demand during the pandemic

Applebee’s franchisee Wisconsin Apple LLC files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Oct 20, 2020

Operator to keep 25 restaurants open during the proceedings, although sale is possible

Guillermo Perales’ Sun Holdings buys 41 IHOP restaurants from bankrupt CFRA Holdings

Oct 15, 2020

The units are now operated by Suncakes LLC