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Domino’s today, by the numbers

Changes in product, systems and technology have changed several key metrics for the industry’s second largest pizza chain.

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Reputation Tracker

Restaurants generating the biggest swing in social media sentiment this week. View More

Brands Trend + Sentiment - Sentiment SP Score
Wendy's ↑ 10% 73% 27% 48
Panara Bread ↑ 4% 77% 23% 57
Chili's ↑ 4% 81% 19% 64
Oceanaire ↑ -3% 85% 15% 62

SP Score = Propensity of a reviewer to return to a concept or recommend it to other consumers.

Last Updated on 12-09-2013

Business TrendsView All

Operators eye new generation of vending machines as labor-free fresh food channel

Sara Rush, Associate Editor

Gone are the days of potato chips and stale candy being the only options dispensed from vending machines.

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Meet the chef Q&A: Erik Van Kley

Published in Menu Strategies

Like its sibling restaurant Le Pigeon, Little Bird Bistro in Portland, Ore., is a playground for adventurous palates.

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Sleeper stories of the week

Peter Romeo, Vice President & Editorial Director

Some of the industry’s most interesting developments weren’t the big headline-grabbers. But any savvy restaurateur wouldn’t want to miss these developments.

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A graceful exit

Kelly Killian, Executive Editor

As "Breakfast Queen" Ina Pinkey prepares to retire and close her iconic Chicago restaurant this month, she shares some parting views on women in the industry, owning a restaurant and the future of her brand.

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