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Marketing

Chains make big investments in their loyalty programs

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2020

Starbucks, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and several others have been upgrading or introducing their programs as they hope to build traffic coming out of the pandemic.

Marketing

Wendy’s launches a national loyalty program

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2020

The company believes combining its Wendy’s Rewards with its new breakfast can bring customers in more often.

Financing

Restaurant sales are soaring, but full recovery remains a long way off

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2020

Total industry sales increased 20% last month, but they remain well off pre-COVID-19 levels and uncertainty remains, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How Luby's turned a profit at its restaurants during the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2020

Sales and profits plunged last quarter and many restaurants remain closed, but cost cuts led to improved margins at open locations.

Leadership

Annica Conrad named CMO of Great American Cookies parent company

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2020

Global Franchise Group also added two additional executives under CEO Paul Damico.

Financing

With their drive thrus busy, fast-food chains focus on simplicity

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2020

Consumers’ shift has chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell thinking differently, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Expanding chains see opportunity in post-pandemic real estate

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 17, 2020

Big restaurant chains, such as Chipotle and Domino’s, expect real estate to become more favorable as locations close. But drive-thru locations could surge in value.

Food