Finance & Economics
QSR property asking yields rise in Q3
Boulder’s October report puts corporate and franchisee property asking yields 97 basis points apart, with separate comparisons by lease term.
OCT 10, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Industry Analysis
Bad Ass Coffee moves headquarters to Lexington
A new distribution center supports East Coast and destination stores.
SEP 23, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Finance & Economics
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.
SEP 18, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
people
People & Culture
Redberry’s Canadian Expansion Shows the Work Behind Its Store Target
Ken Otto described a 15-month Jersey Mike’s review. Redberry’s earlier records identify the recruits and first Ontario openings that followed.
APR 5, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics
The Insurance Crisis Hitting Franchise Operators: Rising Premiums, Climate Risk, and Coverage Gaps
Double-digit premium increases, carrier withdrawals, and hidden coverage exclusions are squeezing QSR franchise economics
MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
The Economics of Going Small: Why QSR Chains Are Racing to Sub-2,000 Square Feet
Taco Bell's Go Mobile is 1,325 square feet. McDonald's is testing carryout-only boxes. Chipotle's Chipotlane format eliminates dining rooms. The industry's biggest bet isn't on new menu items. It's on smaller buildings.
MAR 20, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
industry
Industry Analysis
The Global Land Grab: How QSR Giants Are Dividing Up Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
McDonald's is opening 9,000 stores by 2027. Starbucks added 791 net new locations in fiscal 2025. The battle for the next billion QSR customers is being fought outside the United States.
MAR 19, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
The QSR Water Crisis: How Drought, Infrastructure Aging, and Sustainability Mandates Are Creating a New Operational Risk
The industry uses billions of gallons annually — and the supply is getting more expensive, less reliable, and harder to ignore
MAR 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics
The Triple-Net Lease Playbook: How QSR Real Estate Became Wall Street's Favorite Alternative Investment
With Chick-fil-A properties trading at sub-4.5% cap rates and institutional capital pouring into drive-thru assets, quick-service restaurant real estate has cemented its status as the bond market's cooler cousin.
MAR 18, 2026 · 10 MIN READ
finance
Finance & Economics
The QSR Real Estate Land Grab: How Chick-fil-A, Wingstop, and Dutch Bros Are Winning the Best Sites
Data analytics, billion-dollar unit volumes, and drive-thru-only formats are transforming the battle for prime restaurant locations
MAR 18, 2026 · 11 MIN READ
operations
Operations & Management
The Hidden Cost of a Health Inspection Failure: How One Bad Score Can Wipe Out $200K in Annual Revenue
Beyond the posted letter grade, a single failed inspection triggers a cascading chain of lost customers, algorithmic demotion, and reputational damage that can take years to reverse.
MAR 18, 2026 · 9 MIN READ