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Raising the cheesesteak

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 07, 2014

Steak performs well for Cousins Subs, because core customers see it as a point of differentiation for a sandwich QSR, says Justin McCoy, VP of marketing at the 122-unit chain based in Menamonee Falls, Wis. So in the last quarter of 2014, R&D developed a cheesesteak that layers a more generous portion of steak with premium ingredients.

Financing

Yum Brands to invest $200M in Grubhub

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2018

The online ordering company will be the delivery provider for KFC and Taco Bell in the U.S.

McDonald’s beefs up all-day breakfast

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 28, 2016

The chain is adding McGriddles to the daylong menu at 1,000 U.S. units.

Travelin' brand

By Sam Smith on Feb. 20, 2014

Taking your restaurant’s show on the road through catering is a growing opportunity—as long as you don’t lose your identity along the way.

Leadership

Bojangles’ CEO resigns abruptly

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 05, 2018

The chicken chain’s board named former CEO James “Randy” Kibler to the interim post.

China emerges as potential buyer of Yum's Chinese operation

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2016

A government-related entity has teamed up with KKR to make a bid, according to a news report.

Consumer Trends

Consumers OK with paying fees to insure workers, poll says

By Kelly Killian on Apr. 28, 2014

A new study finds that more than half of consumers are willing to pay an extra fee to cover employee health insurance costs at restaurants.

Operations

Sonic hits on a program to boost margins

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2018

The initiative teaches franchisees how to use their POS and back-office systems as more effective cost-cutting tools.

Krispy Kreme tries 3-pointer with Nike tie-in

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2016

Basketball fans can buy a pair of Ky-rispy Kremes from the Ky-rispy Kreme truck, but only for a limited time.

Food

Feeding Gen Z

By Patricia Cobe on May 27, 2014

Restaurants are creating new kids' menu ideas to win over today's young customers and their families.

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