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Fast-food franchises need value, but at what cost?

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: A big coupon drop by Subway gives customers some huge value. That’s a potential problem at a brand with profitability challenges.

Marketing

Subway is making a big change to its loyalty program

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The company is shifting to a tiered loyalty program, called Subway MVP Rewards, based on level of spending.

Technology

Whataburger opens a digital-only restaurant

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The location in Austin, Tex., is cashless and seatless and without a traditional drive-thru. Customers order via mobile app or kiosk.

Financing

Why Greg Vojnovic believes the Hot Dog Shoppe is ready for expansion

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The longtime development executive joins the podcast to talk about his plans to grow the small chain out of Ohio he acquired two years ago.

Technology

Chick-fil-A is opening a lot more mobile-order lanes

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

The chicken sandwich chain is adding “Mobile Thru” lanes to its drive-thrus in 300 locations amid a growing number of efforts to bolster its digital business.

Food

Customers are apparently all-in on Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte this year

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

Traffic has surged this year following the introduction of the coffee giant's fall lineup last month, according to the data firm Placer.ai. And one of the biggest reasons is the day of the week the lineup was launched.

Food

Popeyes says its latest menu item is a huge hit

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

The chain said that its Sweet ‘n Spicy Wings have become its best new product introduction since the chain’s chicken sandwich.

Financing

How Subway's closures could open the door for growth chains

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2023

The Bottom Line: Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has grown to 100 locations. And a surprisingly big part of its growth strategy involves closed Subway restaurants.

Financing

How Subway's sale will affect the sandwich market

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Michael Goldberg, CEO of Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, joins the podcast to talk about his chain’s growth strategy, including its use of second-generation restaurants, including closed Subways.

Food

Taco Bell tests Baja Blast gelato

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 30, 2023

The chain is teaming up with Mountain Dew to offer its beloved soda flavor with a summery twist.

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