Franchisee advisory councils are the best way to ensure productive dialogue so franchisors can understand pain points and ensure franchisee growth, according to a panel at the National Restaurant Association Show.

Andres discussed making opportunities from mistakes, getting back to basics, and leaning into the global responsibility

Reductions can be made without impacting quality or customer experience, they say.

There were less robots this year, but more sustainable packaging companies, more AI and automation solutions, and more boba.