Dec 19, 2024 · 2024 marked a year of major closures for restaurant chains. For some companies, like Red Lobster, TGI Fridays and Rubio’s, these preceded Chapter 11 filings.Other closures, like Denny’s and Wendy’s, targeted underperforming stores to improve overall system performance.

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Oct 1, 2024 · ICR Conference. Jan. 13-15. JW Marriott, Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida. This invite-only event highlights major public and private companies that share updates about their business models and hot industry topics within the financial sector.

Apr 8, 2024 · Dive Brief: KFC on Monday announced it is offering a value menu through the end of 2024 featuring a $4.99 two-piece chicken meal for one; a variably priced four-piece, two-person chicken meal; and a $20 six-piece chicken family meal. The menu is called “Taste of KFC Deals.” The two-piece meal includes a chicken thigh, drumstick, a side of mashed potatoes and a biscuit.

Nov 21, 2022 · In 2018, Chipotle was facing a problem. While same-store sales and transactions were up, customers felt the chain had too few restaurants. Diners were frustrated that the only way to buy from Chipotle was to order inside a restaurant, said Tabassum Zalotrawala, Chipotle’s chief development officer.

Sep 6, 2024 · Dive Insight: Thrive, which operates over 190 restaurants across six brands including Applebee’s and Qdoba, previously purchased three Modern Market units in Austin, Texas, and built two Modern Market units in the Kansas City area, the press release said.

Oct 11, 2024 · Dive Brief: Zaxbys will open its first Maryland restaurant next year in Cambridge, a city on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, with two more to follow in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin, the brand said Friday. The three franchised Eastern Shore locations will be built by a family of local real estate developers: Curtis Snyder, Teresa Snyder and …

Dec 19, 2024 · Inside KFC’s tech-centric concept Opening Monday in Orlando, Florida, Saucy focuses on chicken tenders and will use order-ahead pickup technology to boost speed and efficiency.

Oct 1, 2024 · IFA Annual Convention. Feb. 10-13. Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. This International Franchise Association event is designed for franchisees to learn franchise-specific business development ideas, develop plans for personal growth and network with other operators.

Oct 22, 2024 · Dive Insight: Chick-fil-A’s positive reputation aligns with the chain topping the ranks of fast food restaurants in the American Customers Satisfaction Index for the 10th consecutive year in addition to receiving a 99% customer satisfaction rating from Intouch Insight’s 2024 drive-thru study.. Customers consistently list food quality …