January 12, 2023

A country club in Northern California caters to a younger demographic with a dining renovation that includes the dining room, bar and patio.

For Brittani Ratcliff, executive chef at Morehead State University, it starts with simply showing respect for human beings. Having personally experienced ageism, sexism and bigotry, she strives to be a leader who nurtures and sets expectations for an inclusive, respectful workplace for all.
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How to Build Franchisee Relationships

For franchises to operate as best as they can, it’s important to have excellent relationships with the operators who run them. Here are nine best practices for maintaining great relationships with franchisees.

New Prototype Forgoes Dining Room

Krystal unveiled a new prototype this week. The smaller, more economical unit is designed to allow for more franchise growth.

Focus Brands Commits to Co-Branding

Focus Brands has accelerated its franchise growth with the announcement of 65 new dual and tri-brand locations.

London in Flames

Chefs who like cooking with live fire tend to be quietly obsessed with it, but right now this fixation is taking over England’s capital city. Here’s a look at three restaurants in London where fire-cooked food is the main attraction.

QSR Aims to Triple Its Footprint in 2023

Capital Tacos, a Tex-Mex franchise, has announced development plans that will more than triple the restaurant’s footprint in 2023.

The C-Suite Looks Ahead

We talked to five restaurant chain leaders to get their take on where the restaurant industry is right now and where it’s going.

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