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Bojangles makes no bones about its future

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 03, 2023

The traditional bone-in chicken chain is testing restaurants with menus pared down to its breakfast and boneless options. That’s the menu it is planning in new markets.

Operations

Subway opens its second headquarters in Miami

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The fast-food sandwich chain opened its new offices in the city’s Waterford Business District. The office features a mock restaurant and an open layout. Here’s a look inside.

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Jeff Smith is stepping down as Papa Johns chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The pizza delivery chain also said that it is buying out most of the shares owned by Smith's hedge fund, Starboard Value.

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Jack in the Box reaches a 'turning point' in its bid for growth

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The fast-food burger chain has new deals to open restaurants in Florida and Arkansas, bringing the first new franchisees into the brand in years. And it is turning around its restaurants in St. Louis.

Leadership

KFC is bringing back its Double Down Sandwich. Yes, that one

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2023

The fast-food chicken chain said it would bring back the infamous bunless sandwich for four weeks starting on March 6.

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Wendy's wants to open more restaurants, just not in ghost kitchens

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 01, 2023

The burger chain is increasing its incentives to convince operators to open additional restaurants as it seeks to speed unit growth. But it is also walking back its deal with Reef Kitchens.

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Fewer discounts means better profits for Burger King franchisee Carrols

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2023

The franchisee, which operates one out of seven Burger King restaurants in the U.S., said it generated more cash than it has in two years as more of its customers paid the full price.

Marketing

McDonald's is expanding its Krispy Kreme test

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

The fast-food burger chain will sell doughnuts at 160 restaurants in Louisville and Lexington and surrounding areas starting March 21. They will also be available through all channels.

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Steak n Shake closed another 30 restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

The burger chain, which has shifted to a counter-service model with kiosks, turned a profit last year. But it did so from fewer locations as traditional franchisees closed restaurants.

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Carryout carries Domino's through a tough period

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 24, 2023

The pizza chain’s delivery sales are falling as consumers shift to other options. But its carryout business has become a major source of customers.

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