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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

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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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Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D.

Where do I start looking for the companies to help with a cookbook or public sale and what are the realities of any success in this next endeavor? 

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Peter Romeo, Vice President & Editorial Director

The announcement of the pending $8.2B merger of Sysco and U.S. Foodservice has restaurateurs wondering what’s in store for them. Here are some things they should keep in mind.

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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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