The problem with franchising
Roll Em Up's franchisee lawsuit highlights the challenges with the franchise business. | Photo by Lisa Jennings.This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line. To get this…
What will get the consumer spending at restaurants again?
McDonald's expects more of the same from the economy in 2026 | Photo courtesy of McDonald's.November was another not-so-good month for the fast-food business. Quick-service restaurant traffic fell 2.9% last…
Sardar Biglari talks Cracker Barrel and compares himself, again, to Michelangelo
Steak n Shake has generated strong sales in part thanks to its use of beef tallow for fries. | Photo: Shutterstock.We can count on one hand the number of times…