Finance & M&A — page 4

Dutch Bros, a publicly traded restaurant chain, faces investor skepticism despite 22.7% system sales growth over the past three years.

Dutch Bros' same-store sales rose 5.4%, but the company's stock plummeted over 16% amid concerns about competition and rising gas prices.

Filta franchisees leverage stadium accounts to grow revenue through commercial kitchen services and large-scale fryer maintenance contracts.

Cyclospora outbreak affects Cava's third-quarter sales, leading to a 150 basis-point decline in comparable sales.

Addus HomeCare Corporation experiences decline in personal care census due to caregivers' desire for 40-hour workweeks, leading to staffing difficulties.

Fitness chains experience stability, with no major closings and a retention of 8.1 million to 11.8 million square feet of retail space.

Semi-absentee franchise owners can plan a successful exit by preparing for the departure of key employees and having a clear exit strategy in place.

Franchisors should allocate marketing budgets based on actual costs to acquire franchisees, rather than setting a fixed target.

Franchisors can increase sales by qualifying candidates early and providing a realistic picture of ownership, according to a Minneapolis-based strength training franchise expert.

McDonald's is preparing another major push to win back value-conscious customers in the U.S. with new affordable menu options, expanded digital deals, and restaurant improvements expected to drive stronger performance in 2027.

GridPoint has reinstated co‑founder Adrian De Luca as CEO to spearhead a new on‑site battery program, aiming to deliver 2 GW of distributed storage across more than 20,000 U.S. commercial sites.

Dine Brands reported mixed results for the third quarter, with Applebee’s and IHOP showing sales growth, but overall profits slipping due to increased company-owned restaurant revenue.

First Watch reports 1% same-store sales growth in Q3, despite a 1.9% traffic decline, with 16 new locations opened in 11 states.

McDonald's third-quarter earnings report showed same-store sales declined 0.2% despite an increase in average check due to specialty beverages sales.

The middle-market economy, comprised of businesses with annual revenue between $10 million and $1 billion, has demonstrated consistently solid growth throughout the last 15 years, clocking in at about 6.5%-7%…

Foodtastic proposed a roughly $704.2 million takeover of MTY Food Group, a fellow Canadian restaurant franchisor.

Foodtastic's proposed acquisition of MTY Food Group could bring more than 100 restaurant brands under one owner, creating opportunities for shared technology and operations.

KFC's U.S. domestic system sales declined 6% in Q3, contrasting with international operations' growth driven by new value platforms and menu innovation.

McDonald’s U.S. same-store sales decline due to weak traffic, despite a positive global performance and revenue increase.

In-N-Out Burger expands to eastern Tennessee with a $125 million headquarters in Franklin, supporting regional restaurant operations and a distribution warehouse in Lebanon.

Central Bark, a dog care franchise, has reported strong sales growth in Q3 2026, with 71% of locations setting all-time monthly revenue records.

AES Restaurant Group becomes the largest Arby's franchisee, operating 362 restaurants across 20 states after acquiring 23 locations in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The 2027 Annual Franchise Development Report provides insights into franchise development, lead generation, and recruitment best practices for surveyed brands.

Out West Restaurant Group, Outback's largest franchisee, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to rising costs and declining sales.