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Small Business Administration loans can help quick-serve operators get the financing they need to open a new store, but the process isn’t easy.

Restaurant operators might soon have to list lease costs clearly on their balance sheets, a move that could drastically affect the real-estate market in the coming years.

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Several companies, including Domino’s and Pizza Hut, have found success in using real employees in television advertisements.

Completely changing a quick serve’s logo can reignite interest, but doing so requires a thorough strategy.