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BJ’s reverting from QR codes back to physical menus, yielding higher checks BJ’s reverting from QR codes back to physical menus, yielding higher checks

CEO Greg Levin says guests like the printed versions and average checks are 70 cents higher

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Oct 22, 2021

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Rapid Fired Pizza acquired by franchisees Pie Guys Restaurants Rapid Fired Pizza acquired by franchisees Pie Guys Restaurants

byJoanna Fantozzi

Oct 22, 2021

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Chipotle Mexican Grill 3Q digital sales remain strong despite return of dine-in guest Chipotle Mexican Grill 3Q digital sales remain strong despite return of dine-in guest

byLisa Jennings

Oct 21, 2021

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Portillo’s raises $405M in IPO Portillo’s raises $405M in IPO

Oct 21, 2021

Olo is acquiring software solution platform Wisely for $187 million Olo is acquiring software solution platform Wisely for $187 million

byJoanna Fantozzi

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Popeyes Megan Thee Stallion Sauce Franchise

Trending this week: Popeyes teams with Megan Thee Stallion on hot sauce, franchising Trending this week: Popeyes teams with Megan Thee Stallion on hot sauce, franchising

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Starbucks and McDonald’s double down on helping to solve the foodservice packaging waste problem

Starbucks and McDonald’s double down on helping to solve the foodservice packaging waste problem

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Why Mici Handcrafted Italian decided to franchise at 6 units

Why Mici Handcrafted Italian decided to franchise at 6 units

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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How Blaze Pizza is aggressively expanding its physical and digital footprint

How Blaze Pizza is aggressively expanding its physical and digital footprint

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

McAlister’s Deli opens 500th restaurant nationwide

McAlister’s Deli opens 500th restaurant nationwide

Domino's launches 2021 St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign to support families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Domino's launches 2021 St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign to support families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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C3, the fastest-growing global food tech platform, secures $10 million in strategic investment from Swiss-based private capital investment firm Lurra Capital

C3, the fastest-growing global food tech platform, secures $10 million in strategic investment from Swiss-based private capital investment firm Lurra Capital

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Del Taco raises wages, limits operating hours amid Q3 labor pinch

Del Taco raises wages, limits operating hours amid Q3 labor pinch

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Famous Dave’s CEO on why BBQ Holdings has been on an acquisition spree

Famous Dave’s CEO on why BBQ Holdings has been on an acquisition spree

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Popeyes/Megan Thee Stallion

Popeyes teams with Megan Thee Stallion on hot sauce, franchising

Popeyes teams with Megan Thee Stallion on hot sauce, franchising

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Domino’s ends positive same-store sales streak after 10 years as labor struggles continue

Domino’s ends positive same-store sales streak after 10 years as labor struggles continue

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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New York-based Blank Street Coffee announces $25 million Series A funding

New York-based Blank Street Coffee announces $25 million Series A funding

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Caribou Coffee announces national franchising under newly formed Panera Brands platform

Caribou Coffee announces national franchising under newly formed Panera Brands platform

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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BurgerFi to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

BurgerFi to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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The Human Bean captures the franchise market for drive-thru specialty coffee

The Human Bean captures the franchise market for drive-thru specialty coffee

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Restaurant workers report abuse both from customers and managers

Restaurant workers report abuse both from customers and managers

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: Papa John’s CEO Rob Lynch on the largest U.S. franchise deal in the company’s history

Trending this week: Papa John’s CEO Rob Lynch on the largest U.S. franchise deal in the company’s history

Popeyes: Promotions, efficiencies to offset commodities costs

Popeyes: Promotions, efficiencies to offset commodities costs

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chuy’s IPO leads way for new restaurants on Wall Street

Chuy’s IPO leads way for new restaurants on Wall Street

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Restaurants welcome Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Restaurants welcome Republican and Democratic National Conventions

byErin Dostal, Associate Editor

El Pollo Loco prices IPO at $15 per share

El Pollo Loco prices IPO at $15 per share

Is Krispy Kreme’s owner eyeing Dunkin’ Brands?

Is Krispy Kreme’s owner eyeing Dunkin’ Brands?

byJonathan Maze, Editor in Chief

Einstein Noah: Catering, coffee fuel 2Q sales

Einstein Noah: Catering, coffee fuel 2Q sales

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

CKE pulls planned initial public offering, cites 'market conditions'

CKE pulls planned initial public offering, cites 'market conditions'

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Why CKE postponed its IPO

Why CKE postponed its IPO

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Kitchen United acquires ghost kitchen developer Zuul

Kitchen United acquires ghost kitchen developer Zuul

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

First Watch IPO Team Nasdaq Times Square

First Watch raises more than $170M in IPO

First Watch raises more than $170M in IPO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

California Pizza Kitchen completes debt refinancing transaction

California Pizza Kitchen completes debt refinancing transaction

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fat Brands completes $300 million acquisition of Twin Peaks—its second major purchase this year

Fat Brands completes $300 million acquisition of Twin Peaks—its second major purchase this year

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Mergers & Acquisitions

SPB Hospitality completes acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.

SPB Hospitality completes acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.

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