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The FTC signals a tougher stance on franchising, for now

The Bottom Line: The agency’s comments last week represented some of its toughest regulatory moves on franchising in years. But the election might have a say in it.

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Dynamic pricing is a case of right place, wrong time

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How Angie's Food Concepts aims to become the Walmart of restaurants

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Pandemic aftershocks keep hitting restaurants

The Bottom Line: Sales challenges and bankruptcy filings are the latest seismic repercussions for restaurant chains.