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The operator of seven Alabama Freddy’s locations employed 149 children under 16 years old to work longer hours than permitted by law.

The chain’s biggest franchisee has been reducing expenses since 2022, which should help the combined company start on stronger financial footing in the U.K.’s public market.

The pizza chain returned to net unit growth in 2023 and is looking to build on that momentum this year in markets including California, Tennessee and Texas.

Jennifer Anderson brings nearly two decades of marketing and culinary experience to her new position, where she will oversee digital marketing, menu development and consumer insights and engagement.

Fat Brands franchisee California Burger will add the burger concept to 40 pizza restaurants over the next 10 years, with the first to be completed this year.

Leadership said the Golden State’s $20 wage law could help the chain take share from competitors. The bagel sandwich’s return may be part of that effort.

As the most popular style of pizza in the country, the new crust option could continue transaction and comp sales momentum noted during Q4.

A bad franchisee can do “irreparable harm” to its parent chain, but early intervention can help avoid sales shortfalls and covenant defaults, said Chris Desiderio of Nixon Peabody.

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Limited-service chains maintained an edge in traffic growth relative to casual dining, likely due to continued improvements in throughput, Placer.ai reported.

The technology can help employees improve customer satisfaction, cook food to a brand’s standards and accurately refill inventory, executives say.