Quaker Steak & Lube

How Quaker Steak and Lube shrunk its footprint—and grew its business

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 23, 2011

Restaurant renovations are on a lot of minds at the NRA show this year.

Franchising update: Deals, detours and new franchisors

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2013

Brick House signs first zee, Carl’s tries a sports theme, Krispy heads north, Hooters operator buys Fresh Juice. Plus, Dunkin' and Togo's square off in California, and Einstein Bros. tops the 3-0 mark in non-traditional sites for 2013.

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Ed Doherty makes his own luck

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2016

Ed Doherty insists his success as a restaurant franchisee is a tale of phenomenal luck, starting with the purchase of his first restaurants in 1985.

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