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The International Franchise Association has some ideas for better franchising

 By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2024

The trade group is calling for changes in disclosure rules before people buy a franchise. It comes as federal regulators examine rules for franchise companies.

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Who is winning the chicken wars right now

 By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2024

A Deeper Dive: This week’s podcast features a discussion on recent restaurant chain earnings reports, including Wingstop, KFC, Popeyes, Chipotle and Starbucks.

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Layoffs and sales declines hit Noodles & Co. last quarter

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2024

But CEO Drew Madsen sees signs of a turnaround, as sales and traffic turned positive in April while the chain works on menu and operations improvements.

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Franchisors who want faster remodels should reach into their pocketbooks

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

The Bottom Line: Burger King is spending $550 million to get more of its restaurants remodeled, not counting its own upgraded restaurants. More brands should do this.

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Why social media, and not price, is behind Starbucks' sales problems

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

The Bottom Line: The coffee shop chain lost momentum quickly in November. That was too fast to be explained by consumer reaction over the prices of its beverages.

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A preview of this year's National Restaurant Association Show

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice, joins a special episode of the podcast to talk about the upcoming event.

Operations

Portillo's sees consumers reaching boiling point on pricing

By Lisa Jennings on May 07, 2024

When lower-income diners are feeling budget strain, the fast-casual Portillo's feels it most in the drive-thru. To address that, the restaurant chain is working to get orders through car windows faster.

Beverage

Say goodbye to Panera's Charged Lemonades

By Lisa Jennings on May 07, 2024

The fast-casual chain confirmed the caffeinated drinks will be phased out, but did not specify the timing. The energy drinks have been blamed for two deaths.

Financing

Dutch Bros sales and profits took off last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2024

Same-store sales increased 10% in the company’s first quarter as boba, protein coffee and more awareness drove traffic to its shops.

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Howard Schultz has some thoughts on Starbucks' big earnings miss

By Jonathan Maze on May 06, 2024

The former CEO of the coffee shop giant, who handpicked the current chief executive, said the company’s problems “begin at home.” And he urged the chain to overhaul its mobile ordering platform.

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