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Pizza Hut searches for the Fountain of Youth

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2022

The pizza chain has completely changed its business model and is actively courting younger consumers with items like Melts. There are early signs of success.

Operations

McDonald’s wants to power its supply chain with solar

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2022

The burger giant and its logistics providers have signed a deal with clean energy company Enel North America to purchase renewable energy certificates.

Workforce

Former Del Taco shift manager files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 15, 2022

Charges come while the quick-service chain is under a settlement agreement related to an earlier case to ensure workers are safe and have procedures for reporting inappropriate behavior.

Financing

A former Quiznos franchisee comes back to the brand

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 15, 2022

Parish Patel left in 2015 as the sandwich chain collapsed. His return is part of a hopeful new era for Quiznos.

Financing

Taco Bell wants to be more like McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain’s plans to grow beyond its “cult” status could include permanent fries, more chicken, more ice cream and perhaps energy drinks. And it’s using the burger giant as its inspiration.

Financing

Get ready to see a lot more Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 14, 2022

Yum Brands says it has enough global white space to add at least 100,000 more units in all four of its brands, including Habit Burger.

Financing

A New York college student shines a light on fast food prices

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2022

The Bottom Line: Fast Food Index shows prices at McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Chipotle by ZIP code. It shows a wide range of prices for the same product.

Leadership

Tim Mullany resigns as Jack in the Box CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2022

The fast-food operator, which also operates Del Taco, named Dawn Hooper its principal financial officer.

Leadership

Former Krispy Kreme president Maria Rivera named CEO of Smalls Sliders

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 12, 2022

With ties to Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, this quick-service concept has 40 units in development.

Marketing

How marketing led McDonald’s out of the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 11, 2022

The burger giant began listening to its customers and applied what they said to its marketing ideas. The result has been a series of big wins that made the brand cool again.

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