Thighstop, Subway, Lettuce Entertain You
You’ve heard of Wingstop. How about Thighstop? Subway’s franchise royalties are some of the most expensive in the country. And Lettuce Entertain You turns 50.
Jun 21, 2021•5 min•Ep. 208
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Rents, First Watch and milk substitutes
Rent problems persist, operators look beyond the pandemic, another chain tries drone delivery, and new data shows not every consumer is smitten with milk substitutes.
Jun 18, 2021•4 min•Ep. 207
SBA loans, Dutch Bros, Juneteenth
Small restaurants in need of a loan may still have a shot with the SBA. Dutch Bros coffee is going public. And a Baltimore restaurant wants to make Juneteenth a big day for dining out.
Jun 17, 2021•4 min•Ep. 206
RRF, Cheesecake Factory, Grubhub
Some restaurants are losing out on their Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants. The Cheesecake Factory has purchased most of Roark Capital’s equity stake. And some big changes are afoot at Grubhub.
Jun 16, 2021•6 min
Chipotle, California restaurants, jobs
How much does a Chipotle burrito cost? Depends where you are. Also, California restaurants can reopen today, and unemployment benefits are just one reason people aren’t returning to restaurant jobs.
Jun 15, 2021•4 min•Ep. 203
Dave & Buster’s, Popmenu, Starbucks
Dave & Buster’s is trying to solve its labor issues with tech. An online ordering provider gets a $65 million cash infusion. And might Starbucks lend its name to a sports stadium?
Jun 14, 2021•4 min•Ep. 202
McDonald’s, new safety rules, Subway
One of the lawsuits against McDonald’s has been dismissed. Restaurants might need to start keeping track of vaccinated employees. And Subway shows why restaurant chains need succession plans.
Jun 11, 2021•4 min•Ep. 201
Subway, Chipotle, delivery
Subway is buying out its business developers. Chipotle is raising menu prices. And a New York City restaurant is crying foul over third-party delivery.
Jun 10, 2021•5 min•Ep. 200
Jobs, restaurant sales, Freddy's
One in 10 restaurant and hotel jobs are unfilled, restaurant sales are still surging, and Freddy’s Frozen Custard ditches the dining room.
Jun 09, 2021•4 min•Ep. 199
McDonald’s, franchising, Burger King
McDonald’s is facing a tech-related lawsuit. There’s a recent surge in franchising. And did Burger King take a swing at Chick-fil-A?
Jun 08, 2021•5 min•Ep. 198
Subway, jobs, leaders
Subway franchisees detail deep and long-lasting problems with the chain. Restaurants continue to add jobs. And Restaurant Leader of the Year nominees dish on how they succeeded through the pandemic.
Jun 07, 2021•4 min•Ep. 197
Chipotle, McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme
Chipotle is plotting expansion in the U.K. and France. Don’t expect robots at McDonald’s in the near future. And a look inside how Krispy Kreme is growing revenue.
Jun 04, 2021•5 min•Ep. 196
McDonald’s, Mercato Partners, Wendy’s
McDonald’s CEO predicts improved relationships with franchisees. Mercato Partners has another $100 million to distribute to emerging brands. And Wendy’s is launching its U.K. growth initiative.
Jun 03, 2021•5 min•Ep. 195
Krispy Kreme, cobranding, Shake Shack
Krispy Kreme is ready for its IPO. Cobranded restaurants are having a resurgence. And Shake Shack isn’t worried about cannibalization as it grows.
Jun 02, 2021•5 min•Ep. 192
Yum Brands, Sizzler, Chili's chicken sandwhich
Yum Brands buys yet another tech company. Sizzler is suing the SBA. And Chili’s is the latest chain with a chicken sandwich.
May 28, 2021•4 min•Ep. 191
Subway, SpotOn, Red Robin
Subway is insisting its franchisees keep regular hours. This restaurant software company just raised $125 million. And has Red Robin unlocked the staffing secret?
May 27, 2021•5 min•Ep. 190
Ground Round, Sam Fox, McDonald's
Ground Round is plotting a new concept. Sam Fox is getting into the hotel business. And a group of Black media executives want to talk to McDonald’s about ad spending.
May 26, 2021•6 min•Ep. 189
Franchising, Subway, Jimmy John’s
There are a lot of franchising feuds happening right now. Subway is looking at increasing its royalty payments.
May 25, 2021•4 min•Ep. 188
Reopening, Panera Bread, Burger King
New York’s reopening hasn’t changed all that much for restaurants, Panera Bread has a new store design, and why Burger King had no other choice but to develop a chicken sandwich.
May 24, 2021•6 min•Ep. 187
Fast food, Chipotle, chicken
Customers aren’t flocking to fast food dining rooms. Chipotle Mexican Grill found a way to get a lot of job applications. And chicken chains did well in 2020.
May 21, 2021•5 min•Ep. 186
Closures, RRF, Quizno’s
The restaurant closure tsunami was not as devastating as originally predicted. Restaurant Revitalization Fund applications are closing as money runs out. And Quizno’s is betting big on ghost kitchens.
May 20, 2021•5 min•Ep. 185
Chicken Sandwiches, Casual Dining, Wendy's
There’s no end in sight to the chicken sandwich wars. Casual dining bounced back in April. And a Wendy’s franchisee added 44 more restaurants.
May 19, 2021•5 min•Ep. 184
Auntie Anne’s, Shipley Do-Nuts, Goldbelly
Drive-thrus are new to the menu for Auntie Anne’s. Shipley Do-Nuts has a new CEO. And restaurant e-commerce platform Goldbelly just got a major cash infusion.
May 18, 2021•4 min•Ep. 183
Labor, masks and Nothing Bundt Cakes
Restaurants and employees are split on why hiring is so hard right now. The CDC’s new mask guidance raises tough questions for restaurants. And Roark Capital buys Nothing Bundt Cakes.
May 17, 2021•6 min•Ep. 182
McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Sonic
McDonald’s workers are getting a pay bump. Chick-fil-A has its eye on a virtual concept. And what are the secrets to Sonic’s recent success?
May 14, 2021•4 min•Ep. 181
Chick-fil-A, Subway, Olo
Chick-fil-A is holding tight to its sauce packets. Subway franchisees are demanding lower royalties. And Olo has its eye on virtual brands.
May 13, 2021•5 min•Ep. 180
Cosi, building costs, RRF
Cosi backtracks on its bankruptcy filing, the cost of building a restaurant is soaring, and the $29 billion in RRF aid is going fast.
May 12, 2021•4 min•Ep. 179
Chipotle, virtual concepts, business interruption
Chipotle is raising its hourly wages by an average of $2. Dine’s CEO is bullish on virtual concepts. And a federal judge has kept alive a restaurants business interruption insurance lawsuit.
May 11, 2021•5 min•Ep. 178
Crypto, corn and an announcement from RB
Cryptocurrency might be catching on at restaurants, corn prices are skyrocketing, and Restaurant Business has a membership program.
May 10, 2021•5 min•Ep. 177
Freddy’s, pizza sales, Uber Eats
Freddy’s has a new CEO. Pizza chains are feeling bullish. And Uber Eats is ready to talk about delivery regulation.
May 07, 2021•4 min•Ep. 176
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