O&M Restaurant Group

O&M Restaurant Group selects Oscar AI for 23-unit Taco Bell franchise

A 23-unit Taco Bell operator is implementing Oscar AI to integrate POS, labor, and inventory data for better store-level performance and margin management.

Like many other business owners, restaurant franchisees are currently facing several challenging economic circumstances.

Franchisees discuss meeting development timelines with 100 combined years in franchising.

Multi-unit franchisees share advice and experiences in the restaurant industry

Restaurant franchisees in 2025 face a growing litany of challenges—not only to their bottom lines, but for some, to their very survival.

To grow a portfolio, one can choose to acquire an operating unit, convert an existing site, or opt for a new build.

Multi-unit restaurant operators share thoughts on investing in new brands

Since starting this newsletter in January 2024, we’ve received some truly insightful responses to our questions from multi-unit restaurant franchisees across the country—from those with just a handful of locations,…

For real estate in any year, it’s about location, location, location.

When I worked in Silicon Valley in the early 1980s reporting on the nascent personal computer industry, I heard a lot about how many hours a week people said they worked.

Managing through a crisis means being ready well in advance. As the saying goes, “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” Yet, no matter how well prepared you and your franchisor thought you were, a crisis is a wild card.

Applebee's discusses community engagement and partnerships with local organizations through sponsorship and fundraising efforts.

Franchisees share advice for first-time buyers, including reading the FDD and assessing financial viability.

Franchise operators are staring down significant economic challenges in the coming year, including rising labor costs, interest rates, and insurance costs.

David Ostrowe, a multi-brand franchisee, shares his experiences and strategies for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting his employees.

David Ostrowe shares lessons on walking away from franchise deals.

Successful multi-unit franchisees prioritize their passion for people and their business, and strive to balance work and life effectively.

The article discusses the importance of a non-disclosure agreement in a sale, highlighting the challenges of buying and selling franchise units.

Franchisee David Ostrowe shares his expertise on factoring cost of goods and labor into a sale, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and experience in maximizing profit.

David Ostrowe operates multiple franchise companies, including Blazing Partners, 180 Business Solutions, and O&M Restaurant Group.

The article discusses the importance of selling a franchise unit with realistic expectations, highlighting the challenges of buying and selling franchise units.

David Ostrowe, a longtime franchise industry veteran, shares his expertise on buying and selling franchise units, including factors to consider and profit maximization.

The worst time to sell a franchise is when a broker or another franchisee makes an offer, which can leave millions on the sidelines.