🎯 OpCo-PropCo Structure Gains Ground Among Multi-Unit Franchisees

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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Restaurants Look for Egg Alternatives as Prices Remain Unstable

Egg prices are still causing headaches for restaurants, thanks to a mix of avian flu outbreaks, supply shortages, and inflation. Some U.S. restaurants are now turning to egg alternatives or cutting egg-heavy dishes altogether to manage costs. While prices have slightly dropped from the 2023 peak, the uncertainty is pushing many operators to rethink their menus and sourcing strategies.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Standardize Vendor Communication With a Shared Order Template

Using a unified template for weekly or daily supply orders—shared across teams and vendors—helps avoid miscommunication, missing items, or delivery delays. It’s especially useful for multi-unit operators managing different suppliers. Build it in a simple spreadsheet or use a low-cost digital tool. Over time, it becomes a valuable reference for auditing and negotiation too.

🚀 Scaling Up

OpCo-PropCo Structure Gains Ground Among Multi-Unit Franchisees

More franchisees are adopting the Opco-Propco model—where the operating company (OpCo) runs the restaurant and a separate property company (PropCo) owns the real estate. This setup helps unlock long-term value, gives more control over property decisions, and can be a safety net in economic downturns. Experts say it’s becoming a popular path for growth-focused operators looking to build wealth while scaling up. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Water Innovation in the Kitchen: Netafim & Major Restaurant Chain Partner Up

Fresno-based Netafim is working with a large Fortune 500 restaurant chain to bring smart water-saving solutions into foodservice operations. While the chain remains unnamed, the partnership is aimed at reducing water use and improving sustainability metrics. The system uses advanced irrigation-style tech to monitor and manage water consumption in real time—a forward-thinking move as the industry faces rising utility costs. ​Read more

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