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United Airlines gives grab-and-go lounges a try

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2022

The carrier has opened a new convenience-store-like lounge in Denver for members of its elite flyers club.

Luckin Coffee makes a miraculous comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: The hedge fund manager who exposed the rapidly growing fraud now calls the company’s turnaround a “miracle.”

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Tim Hortons and Popeyes find their footing outside the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: The brands’ international unit expansion has taken off, providing parent company Restaurant Brands International with a key growth pillar.

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Rob Lynch is bullish about the future of pizza

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2022

Despite sluggish sales for his category, the Papa John’s CEO believes the economy, and the company’s menu strategy, will work in its favor.

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Starbucks’ beverage modifiers become a $1B business

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2022

Younger consumers are ordering more cold beverages that they customize with flavorings and syrups that generate some surprising revenue.

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Papa John’s sales slow amid a 'challenging' year

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2022

The pizza chain’s same-store sales fell less than 1% in North America as traveling consumers order less pizza. The company also lamented record costs that hit its profits.

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Fast-food chains believe they have the upper hand in a recession

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Companies like Burger King, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Papa John’s may be in a good position to gain share if the economy does hit a recession. History suggests they’re right.

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