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Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm looks to get back to basics Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm looks to get back to basics

With brand’s new ownership and pandemic pivots, the chief executive anticipates simplicity and growth in 2022

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Jan 18, 2022

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How Five Guys is working with franchisees to tackle COVID, labor and inflation How Five Guys is working with franchisees to tackle COVID, labor and inflation

Jan 18, 2022

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Yum Brands’ Wanda Williams helps to create a new era of inclusive franchising Yum Brands’ Wanda Williams helps to create a new era of inclusive franchising

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 18, 2022

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How a franchisee is resurrecting this burger icon How a franchisee is resurrecting this burger icon

Jan 18, 2022

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Savory Fund founders Shauna and Andrew K. Smith bring operations consulting to the world of private equity Savory Fund founders Shauna and Andrew K. Smith bring operations consulting to the world of private equity

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 18, 2022

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Smokey Mo’s acquired by private equity firm Switchback Capital LLC Smokey Mo’s acquired by private equity firm Switchback Capital LLC

byLisa Jennings

Jan 14, 2022

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14 things we learned at the 2022 ICR Conference

14 things we learned at the 2022 ICR Conference

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Restaurateur David Rodolitz explains the new Flyfish Club and how he’s breaking away from the traditional restaurant economic model

Restaurateur David Rodolitz explains the new Flyfish Club and how he’s breaking away from the traditional restaurant economic model

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Regional Hopdoddy to acquire Grub Burger Bar

Regional Hopdoddy to acquire Grub Burger Bar

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

The Hummus and Pita Co. marks 10-year anniversary with expansion goals

The Hummus and Pita Co. marks 10-year anniversary with expansion goals

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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Dutch Bros announces Q4 double digit sales growth and nonconformist 2022 digital and innovation strategy

Dutch Bros announces Q4 double digit sales growth and nonconformist 2022 digital and innovation strategy

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Domino’s changes menu deals in anticipation of wage inflation and increased food costs

Domino’s changes menu deals in anticipation of wage inflation and increased food costs

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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El Pollo Loco takes fourth-quarter sales hit from staffing challenges

El Pollo Loco takes fourth-quarter sales hit from staffing challenges

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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TGI Fridays launches ‘Fridays on the Fly’ small format to-go concept

TGI Fridays launches ‘Fridays on the Fly’ small format to-go concept

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & TikTok - Using the Fab Four to Maximize Restaurant Visits and Sales

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & TikTok - Using the Fab Four to Maximize Restaurant Visits and Sales

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Denny’s plans Reef partnership for urban delivery

Denny’s plans Reef partnership for urban delivery

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Fat Brands has (mostly) halted its brand purchasing spree

Fat Brands has (mostly) halted its brand purchasing spree

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Shake Shack reports turnaround in fourth quarter of 2021

Shake Shack reports turnaround in fourth quarter of 2021

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

First Watch Q4 ICR

First Watch credits Q4 sales growth to being in patrons’ ‘comfort zone’

First Watch credits Q4 sales growth to being in patrons’ ‘comfort zone’

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Enlightened Hospitality Investments closes second fund above $300M target

Enlightened Hospitality Investments closes second fund above $300M target

Noodles & Company to sell 15 company-owned units to Warner Foods

Noodles & Company to sell 15 company-owned units to Warner Foods

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Portillo’s CEO looks to brand’s ‘fast follow’ tech investments

Portillo’s CEO looks to brand’s ‘fast follow’ tech investments

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

VCR Group launches restaurant membership as NFT

VCR Group launches restaurant membership as NFT

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Papa Johns announces its largest-ever franchise deal; plans to expand aggressively in China and beyond

Papa Johns announces its largest-ever franchise deal; plans to expand aggressively in China and beyond

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Wings and Rings to allow use of Bitcoin as franchise fee

Wings and Rings to allow use of Bitcoin as franchise fee

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

McDonald’s agrees to sell Dynamic Yield to Mastercard

McDonald’s agrees to sell Dynamic Yield to Mastercard

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Southpaw acquires 35 Taco Bell stores across Mid-Atlantic Region

Southpaw acquires 35 Taco Bell stores across Mid-Atlantic Region

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme adjusts annual guidance update in wake of sales momentum

Krispy Kreme adjusts annual guidance update in wake of sales momentum

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

McDonald’s settles Herb Washington bias lawsuit in $33.5M deal

McDonald’s settles Herb Washington bias lawsuit in $33.5M deal

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Amid Darden CEO succession, Olive Garden parent accelerates wage hikes

Amid Darden CEO succession, Olive Garden parent accelerates wage hikes

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Juice it Up is stepping up to the plate with goals to expand to 200 units

Juice it Up is stepping up to the plate with goals to expand to 200 units

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

All the bankruptcy news from around the restaurant industry in 2021

All the bankruptcy news from around the restaurant industry in 2021

byLeigh Anne Zinsmeister, Managing Editor

FAT Brands Inc. completes acquisition of Native Grill & Wings

FAT Brands Inc. completes acquisition of Native Grill & Wings

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Black Box Intelligence: November brings strongest restaurant sales performance in over a decade

Black Box Intelligence: November brings strongest restaurant sales performance in over a decade

byMarket Intelligence by GuestXM

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Dave & Buster’s names Michael Quartieri to CFO post

Dave & Buster’s names Michael Quartieri to CFO post

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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