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A warm, expert look at how tech upgrades and value-focused moves are steering Outback and peers toward a rebound in a softer dining landscape.

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CFA appoints Dave Glodowski to drive advocacy, education, and member engagement as it broadens its policy footprint for franchisees.

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Papa John’s unveils Back to Better 2.0, a brand and marketing overhaul pairing a refreshed platform with data-driven tactics to lift awareness, loyalty, and profitability.

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The 2026 action reinstates the 2020 joint-employer standard, tightening direct-control tests for franchisors and multi-unit brands in restaurants.

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An expert look at Cracker Barrel's governance clash as activist investor Sardar Biglari nominates five candidates for the board amid a strategic pivot.

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Inflation reshapes dining costs as energy spikes bite; operators balance pricing, value, and margins amid shifting consumer demand.

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Tender Greens and Tocaya, under One Table Restaurant Brands, file for Chapter 11, signaling a pivotal moment for multi-brand dining on the West Coast and a path toward sale or reorganization.

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Grubhub rolls out cart upsells, real-time tracking, and autonomous refunds to streamline ordering and bolster partner value.

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Chamoy brings salty, sweet, sour with chili heat to mainstream menus, fueling bold fruit, dessert, and beverage applications.

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Sun Holdings pivots from franchising to brand ownership by acquiring Freebirds World Burrito, signaling a broader strategy to scale and govern multiple concepts.