The pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy and small businesses. But one segment of the restaurant industry has seen an increase in activity: franchising. “We’re on an upward trend that is going to continue until… How to Find the Next Great Franchisee

The far-reaching and disastrous effects of COVID-19 have sobered food and beverage executives across the country.  Among a survey of 325 senior-level North American executives at leading food and beverage manufacturing companies, retailers, distributors, and… Many Restaurants Believe Another Pandemic Will Happen Soon

In the first quarter, Papa John’s notched its sixth straight period where same-store sales outperformed the pizza industry, and the seventh straight quarter of positive global sales growth. Average weekly sales per restaurant continue to… Papa John's Sales Shoot Upward as Innovation Continues

Papa John’s CEO Rob Lynch and franchisees have moved past the honeymoon stage, he said.  It’s one of the best collaborations he’s been a part of, and the former president of Arby’s has experienced some… Off Record Year, Papa John’s Pivots to Global Growth

McDonald’s revealed Thursday that it will raise wages for workers at company-run stores across the U.S.  Hourly wages will grow by an average of 10 percent in the next few months to an average of… McDonald's Raises Average Pay to $13 Per Hour at Company-Run Stores

If you ask Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor, franchisee confidence is as high as it’s ever been.  Operators ended 2020 with strong balance sheets and profitability. Wendy’s franchisees have seen that level of profitability continue in… Wendy's Eyes Accelerated Global Expansion

McDonald’s revealed Thursday that it will raise wages for workers at company-run stores across the U.S.  Hourly wages will grow by an average of 10 percent in the next few months to an average of… McDonald’s Raises Average Pay to $13 Per Hour at Company-Run Stores

The jury is in. Delivery is going to be a thing. According to Morgan Stanley , food delivery will be a $470 billion market by 2025, an obvious mark of shifting consumer behavior and the… How Trust Will Define the Future of the Restaurant Industry

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say the restaurant industry is witnessing a great reawakening this spring.  Leading into the week ending April 18, two-year same-store sales were positive for five consecutive weeks, according to… Rita's Italian Ice Leverages an Industry Resurgence

Restaurants are an emotional experience. They invoke a range of feelings from customers, whether it’s pleasure in eating delicious foods, joy in celebrating big milestones, or nostalgia in reliving the smells and tastes of simpler… Sonic Drive-In Blasts into the Future