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This Week in Franchise News: 5/7/2021

Americans start dining out, labor shortages hit Denny’s, 7-Eleven breaks into the QSR space, and more.

By Ben Warren1851 Franchise Managing Editor
Updated 11:11AM • 05/07/21

Denny’s Is the Latest Brand To Suffer From Growing Labor Shortage

With increased unemployment benefits and ongoing COVID-19 health concerns, franchise operators are having a hard time finding employees, and it's stunting their pandemic recovery.

7-Eleven Franchisees Ask for Relief From Overnight Operating Hours Amidst Worker Shortage

7-Eleven’s 24-hour schedule combined with its expansion into the quick service restaurant space leaves franchise owners “feeling the squeeze”

New Study Reveals How Many Americans Are Ready To Dine Out Again

As vaccination rates pick up around the country, the sentiment around eating indoors is more positive than it has been since the pandemic started.

7-Eleven Expands into QSR Space with Eighth ‘Evolution’ Store

The Manassas, Virginia store is the first to feature two restaurant options: Raise the Roost and Parlor Pizza.

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