Julie Littman

The chain, which closed all of its locations during Chapter 7 liquidation six years ago, will open a Sweet Tomatoes in Fountain Valley by 2027.

The coffee chain denied that it was buying the burrito chain, but analysts offered an interesting view of what a mega-merger would have meant to the restaurant industry.

CEO Joe Jordan said the chain will improve franchisee profitability by driving order counts and ticket totals through promotions and menu innovation.

Creating a routine, using consistent counting metrics and clarifying how to measure partial containers can reduce inventory errors, Jim Lange, founder of Genius Food Purchasing says.

The operator plans to divest units across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri to Divine Infinity Operations as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

A two-year QSR value war produced only losers, analysts say, and brands are now looking to quality, rather than price, as a frequency driver.

Operators need to create a single plan on how to address allergen notifications that satisfies cross-state regulations if they have restaurants across multiple states, writes Steritech’s Chris Boyles.

The operator plans to divest units across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri to Divine Infinity Operations as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

Meritage Hospitality Group’s fiscal troubles are likely a harbinger of rough times to come, but franchisees can work with creditors and vendors to better their financial positions, experts said.

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