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Inflation and consumer shifts take a bite out of pizza demand

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2023

Quick-service pizza delivery chains like Domino's and Papa Johns have reported weaker sales and traffic as consumers look for other options, or simply decide to stay home.

Financing

Patrick Doyle puts his faith in the Whopper

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The new executive chairman of Restaurant Brands International believes the burger may be a better brand than Burger King right now. It may be key to the fast-food chain's U.S. comeback.

Marketing

KFC ditches some items to make room for others

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The quick-service restaurant chain removed chicken wings and popcorn chicken from its menu to pave the way for new wraps and new versions of its chicken sandwich.

Financing

Olive oil in coffee? Really?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2023

The Bottom Line: Starbucks’ new line of coffee is infused with olive oil, after Interim CEO Howard Schultz tried the combination in Italy. Now the company has to convince its customers that the combination works.

Operations

Subway wants to create a national EV charging network

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2023

The fast-food sandwich chain plans to add electric vehicle chargers at select locations this year. It also plans to create a network of "Subway Oasis" parks featuring canopies, green space and Wi-Fi.

Financing

With new leadership, Restaurant Brands International charts an aggressive path

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 17, 2023

Patrick Doyle, and now new CEO Josh Kobza, take the helm at the owner of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs with a mandate: Speed the company's growth.

Financing

Papa Murphy's owner hopes the brand's tough 2022 is in the past

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2023

The take-and-bake pizza chain "closed a lot of stores" last year amid lower franchisee profits. But parent company MTY Food Group says 2023 has started out much better.

Financing

Who might buy Subway, and who won't

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain is on the market. So let's take a look at a few potential buyers, and dismiss the idea of a few others.

Technology

Toast acquires drive-thru display company Delphi

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 16, 2023

The restaurant tech giant is making its move into QSR by targeting the high-volume drive-thru channel.

Leadership

'I missed it.' Why Patrick Doyle came back to the restaurant business

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2023

The former Domino’s CEO, who returned as executive chairman of Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International in November, said he is “all in” with his new position.

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