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2H:19 Franchisee EBITDA Multiples

Jan 18, 2020 | Unit Level Trends

We take a look at the variation in valuation multiples over time – a variable that is a key concern to buyers, sellers & financiers.

Insights Journal: January 2020

Jan 17, 2020 | Insights

2020 Remodel Report Conclusion; Quantifind’s QSR Brand Sentiment Rank; OG’s fiscal 2Q20 summary; Wingstop executive summary; BWW executive summary.

TraffiCast: January 2020

Jan 10, 2020 | TraffiCast

RR’s Intent to Eat Out Index (planned expenditures over the next month) fell-off sharply in January survey.

3Q19 comps definitely received a boost from menu price & mix increases which more than offset continued traffic losses driven by lost wallet share as consumers spend more on things like entertainment, delivery expenses (in our opinion) and expenditures to keep-up with ramping inflation for necessities like education & insurance.

Dashboard: December 2019

Jan 3, 2020 | Dashboard

Solid 4Q comp outlook; QSR & FSR value efforts continue zig zagging; 4Q GDP growth outlook rebounds; Food & labor costs escalate further; Valuation Index pressured by cost concerns; Flat RR Index underperforms.

Remodeling Report Announcement

Dec 18, 2019 | Report Announcements

Remodel data and analysis on 50+ national chains, including: (1) remodel progress/system condition; (2) investment costs; (3) post remodel sales increases; (4) estimated return on investment; (5) franchisor remodel incentives; and (6) program scope.