Another major franchisee has filed for bankruptcy.

In this week’s episode of The Week in Restaurants, we dive into the bankruptcy of Sun Gir, a major Carl’s Jr. franchisee operating 59 locations in California. What does this mean for the restaurant industry, and why are so many franchisees filing for bankruptcy right now?

We also explore how rising gas prices could make things even tougher for operators.

In our Technomic segment, Kevin Schimpf, Senior Research and Insights Director, discusses Chick-fil-A’s slowing average-unit volumes and what it reveals about the state of the chicken business.

Plus, we talk about why Michelin stars are making their way to the Midwest and, in our Tech Check segment, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski breaks down who’s really ordering delivery.

Don’t miss this packed episode full of insights and analysis!

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