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New franchise owners often have to navigate site selection, construction, hiring, marketing and financial management before serving their first guest.

100+ Exhibitors Already Committed to Texas Franchise Event Franchise Expo Dallas will be Sept. 18-19 at the Irving (Texas) Convention Center. Educational resources include workshop

Every year, the QSR 50 offers a snapshot of the brands generating the most business across the U.S.

The burger brand is looking for an operations leader to help CEO Robert Wright lead its turnaround after hundreds of closures and six quarters of tumbling traffic.

MFV Expositions and Comexposium are hosting a trade show event on September 18-19, marking MFV's first return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2018.

Restaurant chains may or may not be able to get traffic growth from discounts but they certainly can lose traffic if they shift away from them.

The San Antonio-based burger chain is launching a "More for $4" value platform and simplifying its meal lineups to appeal to budget-conscious consumers.

Shell is partnering with MyMcDonald’s Rewards to offer fuel discounts, aiming to leverage the burger giant's massive loyalty base to increase traffic at gas stations.

Franchising fails as a fix for struggling brands like Subway and Jack in the Box.

Low-priced options could attract diners in new markets and sustain sales in core trade areas.

The fast-food chain is launching a line of chilled 'dirty sodas' for the autumn season to differentiate itself from competitors' early pumpkin spice releases.

TD Bank’s Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance outlines the operational challenges multi-unit operators face regarding food safety, inflation, and shifting consumer habits.

A new food hall residency in Los Angeles will feature high-end chef reinterpretations of iconic menu items from major national restaurant chains.

The fast-casual giant taps the former Cava and El Pollo Loco executive to lead brand strategy, digital loyalty, and marketing innovation during its ongoing business transformation.

Restaurant chains’ drive for more customers took them in a lot of directions in recent years.

QSR Magazine recently released its 2026 QSR 50 report, painting a picture of an industry that remains impressively resilient despite cautious consumer spending and intense competition.

McDonald’s is entering the energy drink market by adding Red Bull-based beverages to its national menu following a successful regional test.

The doughnut brand reported a 43% increase in adjusted EBITDA as it continues to optimize its footprint and pivot away from underperforming delivery points.

Patrick Gerber, who has worked at McDonald’s for over 25 years, is tasked with improving restaurant operations and standards.

The addition could help boost traffic, particularly during the afternoon daypart.

A lot has been written since Burger King reported earnings late last week.

Wendy’s plans to shutter additional underperforming locations following a decline in quarterly sales and a net loss of 245 restaurants so far this year.

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food continues to introduce Hawaiian flavors and traditional plates to North Texas with the opening of its newest restaurant in Argyle on Aug 14.

This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.