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Potbelly, Dave & Buster’s, Chipotle
Potbelly, Dave & Buster’s, Chipotle

Potbelly’s franchise acceleration efforts are working. Dave & Buster’s is sporting a new prototype. And Chipotle is boosting its benefits again.

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Lunch, Burger King and ezCater
Lunch, Burger King and ezCater

People eating less lunch at fast-food restaurants. Burger King is suddenly a big restaurant operator. And ezCater is spotlighting underrepresented gr…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Craveworthy-Dirty Dough, In-N-Out Burger, Subway snacks
Craveworthy-Dirty Dough, In-N-Out Burger, Subway snacks

Craveworthy Brands is buying a dessert concept. In-N-Out Burger is making an unusual move. And Subway’s new snack line has some interesting partners.



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Boston Market, Subway slicers, Pinstripe earnings
Boston Market, Subway slicers, Pinstripe earnings

Boston Market is facing yet another censure. Subway’s new slicers aren’t quite cutting it, franchisees say. And newly public eatertainment chain Pins…

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Peet’s-Caribou, Applebee’s, Craveworthy Brands
Peet’s-Caribou, Applebee’s, Craveworthy Brands

Peet’s is taking over coffee roasting for Caribou Coffee. A big Applebee’s franchisee is expanding. And Craveworthy Brands has a packed 2024 agenda.



2 years, 5 months ago

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Wetzel’s Pretzels, Jersey Mike’s, Jimmy John’s
Wetzel’s Pretzels, Jersey Mike’s, Jimmy John’s

Inside Wetzel’s Pretzels new franchise program. Jersey Mike’s is heading north. And Jimmy John’s is going global.

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Red Lobster, Burger King and Subway
Red Lobster, Burger King and Subway

Red Lobster is for sale again. Burger King makes a big acquisition and Subway franchisees in California are joining forces to face a frightening labo…

2 years, 5 months ago

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7-Eleven, joint employer, Shipley Do-Nuts
7-Eleven, joint employer, Shipley Do-Nuts

7-Eleven is going to become the owner of a 600-unit taco chain. Restaurants appear to have scored a victory on the joint-employer standard. And Shipl…

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Boston Market, Veggie Grill, Kernel Foods
Boston Market, Veggie Grill, Kernel Foods

Struggling Boston Market is waiving traditional franchising rules, allowing just about anyone to operate under its brand. Veggie Grill has a new owne…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Flippy, Qdoba, Famous Toastery
Flippy, Qdoba, Famous Toastery

Flippy the burger-flipping robot is ready for the big time, its CEO says. Might Qdoba go public? And here’s how Famous Toastery whipped up a college …

2 years, 6 months ago

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