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The country's fifth largest pizza chain is a convenience store

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2023

The Bottom Line: Casey’s has become a force in the pizza business with a selection of innovative items, delivery and a popular loyalty program. But we investigated its claim to be a top-five pizza concept. It has a good argument.

Operations

Chef and restaurateur Michael Chiarello dies of anaphylactic shock at age 61

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 09, 2023

The founder and chef of Napa Valley concepts Coqueta, Bottega and Ottimo was also well known as an author and TV host who advocated savoring life's flavors.

Operations

A small NYC board game concept tests new labor organizing rules

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 09, 2023

Working Lunch: This week's podcast from Align Public Strategies features a discussion on a unionization effort at Hex and Co., a three-unit cafe-game concept out of New York. Also, how the GOP meltdown could affect small business.

Marketing

Chains get aggressive in pushing their loyalty programs

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 09, 2023

Domino’s is giving away a free “emergency pizza” to customers who order online through February, the latest indication of just how much value loyalty programs hold.

Food

The rise of Ozempic Nation: Will it hit the restaurant business?

By Lisa Jennings and Nancy Kruse on Oct. 09, 2023

Lisa Jennings and Nancy Kruse take on the latest weight-loss Magic Bullet threatening our favorite national pastime: Buying and consuming junk food.

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Burger King's revitalization enters a new chapter

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2023

The fast-food chain has a new prototype that is targeted at digital orders and simplifies the workspace for employees. The company also plans a further evolution in its marketing as part of the next phase of “Reclaim the Flame.”

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Despite a host of concerns, restaurants keep adding jobs

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2023

The Bottom Line: After 3.5 years, restaurants recovered the jobs it lost during the pandemic. And its monthly job growth shows just how resilient the industry is.

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The McDonald's premium? It's in the rent

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger giant’s franchise charges have been below average despite the strength of its brand. But its premium comes in the leases its franchisees pay.

Operations

Chipotle is preparing to open the new Farmesa concept as standalone restaurant

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 05, 2023

The healthful bowl concept has closed its test unit in a Kitchen United but says it is moving that test to the next stage. Yet officials are not revealing any details.

Financing

Restaurant stocks take a hit

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: After a strong start to 2023, industry stocks have taken a hit more recently as Wall Street worries about the consumer and higher interest rates.

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