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Operations

Ghost kitchens are dead. But new models arise from the ashes

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 02, 2024

The pioneers who created commissary-style, shared kitchens for rent have closed, pivoted or shown signs of struggle. But elements live on in a variety of new delivery-forward concepts that some call ghost kitchens 2.0.

Financing

Podcast transcript: Cici's President Jeff Hetsel

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2024

The executive of the pizza buffet chain discusses video games, technology, labor costs and my favorite pizza in this transcript of the most recent episode of the podcast A Deeper Dive.

Operations

Sweetgreen is ready for commitment, at least for a year

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2024

The chain on Thursday is adding a third tier to its loyalty program: an annual subscription option for $100.

Financing

Here are 5 big details Starbucks just revealed to investors

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2024

The coffee shop chain sells a lot of gift cards, has plans for late-night delivery and new product introductions. And young people like their beverages cold.

Financing

Subway has apparently sold a lot of its new Footlong Sidekicks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2024

The sub-sandwich chain, which is being sold to Roark Capital, said its footlong pretzel, churro and cookie are exceeding sales expectations.

Operations

Sweet Tomatoes readies its second act with a return to what was

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2024

But who, exactly, acquired the intellectual property rights to the buffet brand that will be born again in Arizona?

Consumer Trends

Value-driven combo meals more popular outside the U.S.

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 31, 2024

Restaurant customers in Latin America are the biggest purchasers of combo meals, according to Technomic.

Financing

How Cici's Pizza is becoming more like Chuck E. Cheese

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Jeff Hetsel, president and COO of the pizza buffet chain, joins the podcast to talk about the brand’s focus on games and what that does to its business.

Financing

McDonald's works to keep pace with its customers' quality demands

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant’s improvement to its burgers is the latest menu upgrade in a bid to keep up with a competitive restaurant market.

Financing

Starbucks defends its China strategy, even as rival Luckin surges

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 31, 2024

The coffee shop chain expressed confidence in its key China market despite soft sales there. “We are not interested in entering the price war.”

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