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Why multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcies are surging in 2026

High labor and food costs and slumping sales have caused franchisee bankruptcies to reach pre-pandemic levels, but various strategies could help mitigate the problem.

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Former LSU coach Brian Kelly picks Ole Miss to beat Tigers, Lane Kiffin

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly, who was fired midseason in 2025, picked Ole Miss to beat the Tigers in Week 3.

  • Former LSU coach Brian Kelly predicts Ole Miss to beat LSU in September 19th SEC game.
  • Ole Miss has won the last four matchups between the two teams, often decided by a single score.
  • Kelly, now CBS analyst, emphasizes home crowd's impact on Ole Miss' performance.

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