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This Week in Franchise News: 4/30/2021

QSR Brands react to new CDC recommendations, the SBA prepares to accept restaurant grant applications, and McDonald’s broken ice cream machines reveal deeper dysfunction.

By Ben Warren1851 Franchise Managing Editor
Updated 11:11AM • 04/30/21

SBA to Begin Accepting Restaurant Grant Applications on May 3

The $29 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund goes into effect on Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

How Quick Service Restaurants Are Reacting to New CDC Recommendations

Restaurant owners gear up for a busy summer of outdoor dining with new CDC recommendations for vaccinated people.

McDonald's Broken Ice Cream Machines Reveal Franchisor's Deep Dysfunctions

The rise and fall of Kytch, a device invented to ease the burden of owning a Taylor ice cream machine and save McDonald’s franchisees thousands in maintenance costs.

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