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Franchise economics, pricing, food costs, real estate, payments
209 articles
RSSWingstop delivers over 70% cash-on-cash returns through asset-light operations and exceptional unit economics. Here's why franchisees love this model and how the numbers actually work.
Sonic's drive-in model requires more real estate and labor than traditional QSR, but generates $1.5M AUV through higher check averages. Here's how the carhop economics actually work.
Jack in the Box franchise investment ranges from $1.2M-$2.8M. Here's what the Del Taco merger means for franchisees, plus unit economics and 24-hour operations analysis.
Wendy's CEO triggered backlash mentioning surge pricing in early 2024. But zone pricing, AI optimization, and personalized discounts already exist. How chains actually use data to maximize revenue without calling it dynamic pricing.
Land costs up 20% to 40%. Construction up 35% since 2020. NNN lease escalators pushing occupancy above 8% of revenue. QSR franchisees face the tightest development economics in a generation, and sale-leaseback transactions have doubled as operators scramble for capital.