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Subway franchisees expect several thousand more closures

 By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2021

Many of the sandwich chain’s operators are simply waiting for their leases to end so they can walk away, some operators say. RB’s The Bottom Line examines why.

Operations

Blaze Pizza adjusts to running two restaurants in one

 By Heather Lalley on May 12, 2021

The fast casual, which did the majority of its business in-restaurant before the pandemic, is navigating the new reality amid a tight labor market.

Financing

Starboard Value takes some equity out of its Papa John’s investment

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2021

The investment fund, which bought $250 million in preferred shares two years ago, is selling some of them back for $184 million, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Subway franchisees want their royalty payments cut

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2021

A group of operators is asking the company’s shareholders to cut its franchise fees to 4.5% from 8%. Its royalties are higher than other sandwich chains.

Operations

Building restaurants is getting more expensive

By Heather Lalley on May 11, 2021

Construction materials are seeing unprecedented price increases and supply chain delays, and restaurants are starting to feel the pinch.

Financing

Court keeps restaurants’ hopes alive on collecting from insurer

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2021

A federal judged ruled that losses as well as damages could be covered by a business-interruption policy.

Technology

5 ways to improve your third-party delivery operations

By Joe Guszkowski on May 10, 2021

Here's how three restaurants optimized their relationships with providers as delivery continues to be a key channel.

Financing

At Steak n Shake, lower revenue and fewer stores but more profits

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2021

The burger chain, which avoided bankruptcy after its parent company repaid its debt, saw revenues decline while many stores remain closed.

Technology

Restaurants' appetite for cryptocurrency is growing

By Joe Guszkowski on May 07, 2021

Some view digital currency as the payment of the future, and it promises better security and lower fees. But will anyone have the stomach to actually invest in it?

Financing

Why restaurants can’t find workers right now

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2021

A Subway franchisee helps explain the challenge in finding workers, and the impact it is having on their business, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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