Last week during our Restaurant Roundtable, we had a fruitful discussion covering a number of subjects with our good friend, Kathleen Wood of KWP.  Kathleen has not only consulted with many emerging brands, but also helped lead the rapid and successful growth at both Walk-On’s and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Please see the below for a recorded video copy of […]

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Guest post by Neal England, managing director at Founders Advisors. The original article may be viewed on the Dallas Business Journal website and below: The number of mergers and acquisitions has skyrocketed over the past year, and one local leader says the right formula of market conditions has created an environment that is beneficial to […]

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Multi-Unit Buzz: As Inflationary Pressures Persist, Consumer Confidence Carries On “While we are sensitive to the impact inflation and economic uncertainty are having on consumers, it is critically important thatyou all understand we are not currently seeing any measurable reduction in customer spending.”– Howard D. Schultz, CEO of Starbucks Corp “Makes for a confusing picture […]

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September 25th-27th Founders hosted its first Multi-Unit Summit at the beautiful Hilton Sandestin on the Emerald Coast in Florida. The Founders team welcomed top CEOs and leaders in the multi-unit community to network, enjoy Southern hospitality and cuisine, and tap into the wisdom and expertise of the elite group of participants. The three-day event gave […]

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