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7 Brew outbids Dutch Bros for 72 Salad and Go drive-thrus
7 Brew won the August 31 auction for 72 closed Salad and Go leases. Dutch Bros declined to raise its bid. The court has not approved the sale.
Meritage files for Chapter 11, plans to keep restaurants operating
The Wendy’s operator is seeking financing and court approval for employee payments.
Brinker targets 30 annual restaurant openings by fiscal 2029
Brinker’s development plans pair new restaurants with remodel investment. It forecast fiscal 2027 capital spending of $265 million to $285 million.
Qvinci launches RoyaltyHub for franchise billing
The platform connects royalty invoices and payments.
WOWorks’ Franchise Incentives Reward Scale, but Cash Timing Matters
WOWorks ties franchise fee reductions, refunds and royalty relief to development commitments. Operators need to put the incentives on the same calendar as their openings.
Jersey Mike’s Q2 shows sales growth and a complicated earnings comparison
Comparable sales rose 2.3% as Jersey Mike’s expanded, while advertising timing and corporate costs complicate the second-quarter profit comparison.
Wendy’s halves dividend as leadership reassesses turnaround spending
Wendy’s August capital decision lowers its quarterly payout while a cash-flow reconciliation and prior guidance clarify what remains undecided.
Quality Brand Group Builds an Operating Structure for Expansion
QBG’s latest sales ranking sits alongside a documented expansion of field leadership, training capacity and new-store opening support.
NDCP extends Dunkin agreement with Pacific Northwest pricing benefit
NDCP’s July extension runs through 2056. Original 2012 documents explain how consolidation and purchasing savings were intended to support flat pricing.
Wingstop’s Franchise Revenue Gain Shows What New Stores Offset
Wingstop quantified how development offset weaker comparable sales in Q2. The calculation explains corporate growth without establishing franchisee profit.
Jersey Mike's IPO: $317 Million Gross for the Company
Jersey Mike's priced a roughly $1 billion offer. About $317 million gross would come from new company shares, with debt repayment among the intended uses.
Domino's transfers 77 stores as its U.S. footprint grows
Domino's July results separate 26 net U.S. openings from refranchising in Virginia and Michigan, explaining the shift in company-store revenue.
Freddy’s expands in-line development with a lower investment floor
Freddy’s advertises a lower starting investment for in-line restaurants. Earlier formats show how that comparison depends on the service channels included.
Cotton Patch’s Sale Brings 46 Restaurants Into Local Favorite
Local Favorite’s acquisition adds Cotton Patch’s 46-location business and gives its CEO responsibility for a combined 99-restaurant portfolio.
Darden's Extra Week Changes Its Quarterly Growth Comparison
Darden's extra week complicates the sales comparison. Operators need consistent trading periods and restaurant populations.
Red Robin's two new sale agreements target debt reduction
Two pending packages cover 86 restaurants and $72.5 million in consideration. Their financing impact depends on closings and net proceeds.
Cracker Barrel Raises Guidance as Sales Declines Narrow
Cracker Barrel’s June outlook improved, but adjusted earnings remained below last year. Its filing separates traffic, retail margins and a litigation gain.
Papa Johns’ revenue decline reflects refranchising and weaker store sales
An earlier 85-store transfer explains most of the company-restaurant revenue decline. Comparable sales and North America commissary figures need separate readings.