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11-Unit Firehouse Subs Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy

A multi-unit Firehouse Subs franchisee filed for bankruptcy on Monday after a failed expansion strategy, rising costs, and mounting debt. CN Holdings, owned by Chris Morris and Natalie Bosworth, operates 11 Firehouse locations in Utah and Idaho. The company intends to restructure operations by shedding underperforming stores and focusing on core profitable units. According to […]

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Which Restaurant Chains Won the 2025 Earnings Season, and Why?

The 2025 earnings season offered a clear verdict on the state of the restaurant industry. Consumers remained value-sensitive, labor and commodity pressures persisted, and competitive discounting intensified across quick service and casual dining. At the same time, digital engagement deepened, loyalty ecosystems matured, and operational complexity increased. Analyzing Growth Performance In this year-end review, we […]

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Report: Nothing Bundt Cakes to be Acquired for $2 Billion

Global private equity firm KKR has agreed to buy Nothing Bundt Cakes for over $2 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. Reuters reported in late October that parent company Roark Capital—also the owner of Inspire Brands, GoTo Foods, Subway, and Dave’s Hot Chicken—was exploring a sale of the dessert brand. Roark purchased […]

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QSR magazine Launches Exclusive Restaurant Operator Community

If there’s a universal truth about running a restaurant, it’s that it’s difficult. I saw a post recently from an operator in the early days of expansion. And on his phone after a night of “sleep” were notifications by the hundreds. What went wrong over night? Everything. But his response was something along the mental […]

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What Mediterranean Franchising Gets Right—and Wrong—As the Category

Mediterranean cuisine has quietly crossed an important threshold. What was once viewed as a niche, coastal-inspired segment has become one of the most enduring growth categories in fast casual. More than 20 countries identify Mediterranean cuisine as part of their home culinary heritage, which gives the category unusual depth, diversity, and cultural credibility. This isn’t […]

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Marco’s Pizza Eyes High-Quality Expansion With New Franchise Growth Leader

Marco’s Pizza is entering a pivotal phase of growth and doubling down on a disciplined, franchise-first strategy to expands across the U.S. and international markets. To help lead that charge, the brand appointed Brad Smith as VP of franchise growth. The industry veteran brings nearly three decades of franchise development experience, having scaled brands to […]

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The Multi-Year Journey of How Burger King Earned the Right to Grow Again

Burger King president Tom Curtis was not dealing in hyperbole when he suggested the brand had “earned the right” to dial up its voice. He started fielding personal calls, texts, and posting video shorts around Burger King’s first Whopper upgrades in nearly a decade and ongoing efforts to place customers at the core of its […]

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Domino’s Modernizes its Pizza Tracker as Growth Strategy Gains Momentum

Domino’s announced on Tuesday major upgrades to its pizza tracker technology, including new AI enhancements and a sleeker, modernized look. The world’s largest pizza chain first introduced this innovation in 2008 and has tracked more than 2.5 billion orders since then. Now, customers will have more information about their carryout or delivery order. With one […]

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Why a Focus on Value and Strong Risk Management Will Help QSRs in 2026

The “secret sauce” for the restaurant business in 2026 continues to have a value base, with the recipe for success a winning combination of affordability, quality and consistency. The ability to deliver puts quick-serve and fast-casual brands in a good position to manage through a fraught business environment.    It’s not going to be easy, […]

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Popping Boba Emerges as High-Impact Menu Innovation Tool for Operators

Popping boba is quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for operators seeking high-impact menu innovation with minimal operational strain. Once viewed as a niche topping reserved for specialty tea shops, popping boba is now emerging as a frontline solution for brands that need versatile and cross-functional ingredients. In an environment where restaurant operators […]

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