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Fast-casual 800 Degrees plots rapid expansion with both REEF ghost kitchens and robotic pizza-making kiosks Fast-casual 800 Degrees plots rapid expansion with both REEF ghost kitchens and robotic pizza-making kiosks

New franchising strategy aims to expand operator reach with lower-investment options and an off-premise focus

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Sep 30, 2021

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Papa John’s CEO Rob Lynch on how the pizza chain just signed its largest U.S. franchise deal in the company’s history Papa John’s CEO Rob Lynch on how the pizza chain just signed its largest U.S. franchise deal in the company’s history

byJoanna Fantozzi

Sep 29, 2021

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2-year restaurant check growth rate hits record high, Black Box says 2-year restaurant check growth rate hits record high, Black Box says

Sep 28, 2021

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Portillo’s details financial performance for first half of 2021 Portillo’s details financial performance for first half of 2021

Sep 27, 2021

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Dave’s Hot Chicken CEO Bill Phelps on the future of franchising Dave’s Hot Chicken CEO Bill Phelps on the future of franchising

Sep 27, 2021

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Carrols Restaurant Group CEO Daniel Accordino to retire Carrols Restaurant Group CEO Daniel Accordino to retire

Sep 24, 2021

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First Watch sets IPO share price, could raise $218 million

First Watch sets IPO share price, could raise $218 million

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Trending this week: Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken begins franchising in a big way

Trending this week: Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken begins franchising in a big way

Sunday is no longer a throwaway sales day for Darden Restaurants

Sunday is no longer a throwaway sales day for Darden Restaurants

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Toast debuts IPO at $10 above expected price: ‘we’re in the early innings of where this could go,’ cofounder says

Toast debuts IPO at $10 above expected price: ‘we’re in the early innings of where this could go,’ cofounder says

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Stoner's Pizza Joint adds William "Judd" Carlisi as vice president

Stoner's Pizza Joint adds William "Judd" Carlisi as vice president

Emerging Chains

Everytable: Providing fresh food and entrepreneurship for the underserved

Everytable: Providing fresh food and entrepreneurship for the underserved

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Emerging Chains

Dave’s Hot Chicken: Putting the heat on expansion plans

Dave’s Hot Chicken: Putting the heat on expansion plans

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Nation’s Restaurant News announces the 2021 Hot Concepts

Nation’s Restaurant News announces the 2021 Hot Concepts

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken begins franchising in a big way

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken begins franchising in a big way

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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Cracker Barrel's struggles continue into summer impacted by delta-related travel slowdown

Cracker Barrel's struggles continue into summer impacted by delta-related travel slowdown

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Mici Handcrafted Italian signs first franchise deal in Phoenix, hires chief growth officer

Mici Handcrafted Italian signs first franchise deal in Phoenix, hires chief growth officer

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

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Texas Roadhouse signs first Jaggers franchise agreement

Texas Roadhouse signs first Jaggers franchise agreement

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Franchise Focus - Fall 2021

Franchise Focus - Fall 2021

Dutch Bros CEO Joth Ricci on why going public is a big leap forward for the coffee brand

Dutch Bros CEO Joth Ricci on why going public is a big leap forward for the coffee brand

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Tech Tracker: Toast seeks $18 billion IPO valuation; Yum finalizes Dragontail acquisition

Tech Tracker: Toast seeks $18 billion IPO valuation; Yum finalizes Dragontail acquisition

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to expand beyond NYC, planning 125 units in next two years

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to expand beyond NYC, planning 125 units in next two years

byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor

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The Wealthy Franchisee: Why you should ditch the golden rule

The Wealthy Franchisee: Why you should ditch the golden rule

byScott Greenberg

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Update: Denver approves restaurant owner and worker grants

Update: Denver approves restaurant owner and worker grants

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Checkers & Rally’s continues East Coast expansion with entrance into Rhode Island and four multi-unit development deals

Checkers & Rally’s continues East Coast expansion with entrance into Rhode Island and four multi-unit development deals

Dave’s Hot Chicken bringing 12 units to Charlotte with new development deal

Dave’s Hot Chicken bringing 12 units to Charlotte with new development deal

The Habit Burger Grill heats up growth in California with signed franchise area development agreement

The Habit Burger Grill heats up growth in California with signed franchise area development agreement

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Dave & Buster’s begins to climb out of COVID-sized hole

Dave & Buster’s begins to climb out of COVID-sized hole

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

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Jack in the Box Inc. CEO Darin Harris on readying the quick-service chain for renewed growth

Jack in the Box Inc. CEO Darin Harris on readying the quick-service chain for renewed growth

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches makes strategic investment in Bangin’ Buns concept with plans for growth

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches makes strategic investment in Bangin’ Buns concept with plans for growth

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

Savory Fund announces first restaurant investment since $100 million second funding round

Savory Fund announces first restaurant investment since $100 million second funding round

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Dutch Bros

Dutch Bros is seeking a $3.3 billion IPO valuation

Dutch Bros is seeking a $3.3 billion IPO valuation

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

First Watch files possible IPO

First Watch registers for possible IPO

First Watch registers for possible IPO

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Chilis Brinker Prepare Post Vaccine COVID world

Brinker acquires 23 Chili’s units from franchise operator Chesapeake Foods Inc.

Brinker acquires 23 Chili’s units from franchise operator Chesapeake Foods Inc.

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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Little Big Burger parent Amergent Hospitality Group Inc. acquires PizzaRev

Little Big Burger parent Amergent Hospitality Group Inc. acquires PizzaRev

byLisa Jennings, Executive Editor

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