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Chris Cheek , chief development officer of Newk’s Eatery , is helping guide the brand’s next stage of franchise growth as the company sharpens its development strategy around unit-level performance.
When Bushfire Kitchen set out to bring globally inspired, high-quality meals to Southern California diners at an accessible price point, the vision was rooted in family and passion.
Once early success starts to take shape in building a restaurant company, founders often face a new question: should I take on an investor and what should I expect?
CapitalSpring targets brands with 15% or higher store-level margins and 20% or higher ROI in the evolving restaurant investment landscape.
CapitalSpring's Jim Balis discusses the state of the restaurant industry in 2025, highlighting trends and challenges facing franchisees.
As we move toward 2025, the restaurant industry finds itself at a pivotal moment.
A franchisee can’t serve each customer. From day to day, they need teams of people to help them accomplish everything that must be done to build a successful business.
The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference attracted a record 2,300 attendees, featuring over 800 franchisees and 380 exhibitors.
Jim Balis is the 2024 Multi-Brand Leadership MVP for achieving brand leadership with multiple brands, including Little Caesars and Wingstop.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have been reshaping the restaurant industry for years — and anticipation for even more significant AI-driven transformations is running high in 2024.
Multi-Unit Restaurant Franchisee publishes a newsletter featuring responses from multi-unit restaurant franchisees on innovation within the franchise model.
41% of restaurant franchise operators plan to invest in remodels in 2023
CapitalSpring is hosting its second annual “Feed US Today” initiative, aiming to feed and donate food to as many people as possible on a single day.
CapitalSpring is cautiously optimistic about the restaurant industry in 2023.
Sizzling Platter, a restaurant group, prioritizes employee satisfaction and happiness, restructuring its focus to put its people first.
CapitalSpring, a private investment firm, provides insight on six restaurant tech solutions to combat 2022’s challenges, including inventory management and labor optimization.
Higher inflation may impact restaurants, which face higher costs for food, paper goods, and other expenses.
The restaurant industry is still facing pandemic-related challenges, including staffing issues and rising prices.
Restaurant robotics is becoming a trend to combat labor shortages, with top chains like Dennys and Saladworks adopting robot technology.
Restaurant Business features an episode of The Deeper Dive Podcast, discussing ways to navigate twin inflationary waves and labor costs.
This article discusses why value will make a fast-food comeback in 2022, citing industry trends and consumer behavior.
Shari's Cafe & Pies reduces energy footprint and costs with help from CapitalSpring's strategic energy management program.
Factors affecting restaurant reopenings include local guidelines, rent concessions, employee scheduling, and capacity limits, according to a Strategic Operations managing director.
Restaurant industry expert discusses how to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic with a new normal.