More franchisees are filing for bankruptcy

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the bankruptcy of a major Denny’s franchisee and other such bankruptcies, and why more operators keep seeking debt protection.

Portillo’s is closing locations outside of Chicago, so we discuss that topic and why companies should be careful expanding too far afield from their home market.

We’re talking about Wendy’s again because why not. Specifically, we talk about the chain’s rejection of a buyout offer from Nelson Peltz.

And on Tech Check, Joe Guszkowski talks about delivery. Again.

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