Franchising can be a bigger risk than many expect.

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast "A Deeper Dive" delves into that risk with one of the country’s foremost experts on the topic of franchising: Bob Purvin, the CEO of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers.

Why franchise regulations are due for a makeover

Private equity groups may be hurting U.S. restaurants.

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast  “A Deeper Dive” features Joel Silverstein, the founder and CEO of East West Hospitality Group, who speaks on private equity in the restaurant business as well as international development.

Why private equity puts some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Lorn Davis, who leads corporate and product strategy at the financial data firm Facteus.

Davis discusses some of the sectors performing particularly well, such as chicken wings, and those that have a longer runway for improvement, like coffee.

What restaurant sectors thrived during the pandemic?

Inspire Brands’ proposed purchase of Dunkin’ Brands was the culmination of three years of acquisitions that have taken the brand operator into the stratosphere.

In this week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive,” Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze and Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo discuss this deal and what Inspire CEO Paul Brown is building in Atlanta.

What Inspire Brands is building with its Dunkin’ acquisition

A vaccine may be on its way, but so are additional restaurant closures. And that could make for a difficult winter.

This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast “A Deeper Dive” features Adam Werner, global co-leader of the restaurants, hospitality and leisure practice at the consulting firm AlixPartners.

Why some restaurants may struggle to get through the winter

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