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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.
2 years, 5 months ago
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
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.
2 years, 5 months ago
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…
2 years, 5 months ago
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
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.
2 years, 5 months ago
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
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…
2 years, 5 months ago
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
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