Another full-service Mexican brand shuts its doors
On the Border is down to just six restaurants. | Photo: Shutterstock.The full-service Mexican chain On the Border earlier this month shut down its 27 remaining company-owned restaurants, as my…
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…