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PrimoHoagies Chief Financial Officer Alex Chu Sharpens Brand's Focus on Franchisee Profitability
PrimoHoagies, the award-winning Italian specialty sandwich franchise known for its authentic hoagies, premium ingredients, and 30+ year heritage, is highlighting the early impact of Chief Financial Officer Alex Chu, who joined the brand's leadership team in October 2025.
Since stepping into the CFO role, Chu has focused on strengthening the financial infrastructure behind PrimoHoagies' franchise system while keeping franchisee profitability at the center of the brand's growth strategy. Rather than measuring progress through a single financial snapshot, Chu's work has...
Restaurant Growth Continues in 2025 Despite Forecasting and Visibility Challenges
Crunchtime Information Systems, an operations management solutions provider for the restaurant industry, shared results of a study conducted in partnership with Technomic. The research was based on a nationwide survey of 300+ multi-unit restaurant operators.
The 2025 Restaurant Growth Insights Report finds that restaurant brands are continuing to grow despite economic headwinds, focusing on scaling more sustainably while identifying critical areas for improvement...
Operators plan to increase new location openings by 20% over the next two years, even as 73%...
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