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In Starbucks, an example of technology gone too far
The Bottom Line: As chains add more and more technology to get customers through the door, they may want to look at the issues at the coffee shop giant.
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Want your franchisees to get on board with discounts? Give them a break on remodels
The Bottom Line: Franchisors want their operators to cut prices and run deals. They’d get further along if they delayed remodel requirements or other costs.
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It's a buyer's market, but Andy Wiederhorn is (so far) staying on the sidelines
The Bottom Line: Restaurant chains are available at historically low prices if you know where to look. But the typically aggressive chairman of Fat Brands is not buying.