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Guillermo Perales built Sun Holdings into a 1,800-unit franchise empire. Now he's buying distressed restaurant brands outright, betting that franchise operational discipline can rescue chains that corporate ownership couldn't.
March 24, 2026
Jersey Mike's Subs is one of the fastest-growing QSR brands in the country. The chain has grown from a regional East Coast concept to a national powerhouse, adding hundreds of locations annually and c
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An in-depth analysis of how Roark Capital, Inspire Brands, JAB Holding, and other PE firms are transforming the restaurant landscape.
March 19, 2026
The U.S. catering market is projected to reach $132 billion by 2034, and QSR chains are scrambling to capture their share. From Chipotle's nascent group ordering push to Panera's established catering infrastructure, the battle for corporate lunch budgets is reshaping how America's biggest restaurant brands think about growth.
March 18, 2026