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It could be a while before McDonald's makes its Krispy Kreme test national

 By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2023

Early reports suggest the burger chain’s test of the sale of the doughnuts has been going well. But Krispy Kreme doesn’t have the capacity to serve the entire brand.

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Casual dining completed its comeback. Now what?

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 12, 2023

The segment is generating sales like it’s 2019 again, but it hasn’t shaken pre-pandemic traffic problems. That will make future growth hard to come by.

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Burger King franchisee Carrols said its profitability improved last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2023

The fast-food burger chain’s largest operator said its same-store sales increased 11.7% in the first quarter, and much of that went to the bottom line.

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Not all the restaurant news came from big chains this earnings season

By Peter Romeo on May 11, 2023

Earnings roundup: Results from smaller operators and several industry suppliers also cast light on the industry’s performance, particularly by independents.

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Inflation at fast-food restaurants shows no sign of slowing

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

Limited-service restaurant prices accelerated slightly in April, even as inflation cooled at full-service restaurants and grocery stores.

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The Cheesecake Factory is launching a loyalty program

By Joe Guszkowski on May 10, 2023

Cheesecake Rewards members will get access to reservations and free birthday cheesecake. The program is expected to go nationwide in June.

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How higher menu prices will affect restaurants as grocery inflation slows

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Michael Swanson, agricultural economist and consultant with Wells Fargo, joins the podcast to talk about the economy, inflation and the outlook on menu prices.

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At Wendy's, stronger sales yield better profits

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

The burger chain said profit margins at company restaurants improved last quarter thanks to higher sales. But customer counts declined.

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Wendy's eyes more late-night business

By Jonathan Maze on May 10, 2023

The burger chain, which conquered breakfast, believes it can get more business later in the day now that staffing issues appear to have abated.

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An activist investor believes 7-Eleven would be better off on its own

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2023

The Bottom Line: Value Act Capital wants parent company Seven & i Holdings to spin off the convenience-store giant. But the conglomerate is holding firm.

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