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A true business intelligence tool helping operators become more efficient and profitable, Restaurant Business Daily eNewsletter gives restaurateurs tips and tools from RestaurantBusinessOnline.com's most recent postings and from around the web.

Operations

McDonald's is getting rid of its self-serve drink stations

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2023

The burger giant is ditching self-serve soft drinks by 2032 to “create a consistent experience” across its different ordering channels.

Operations

SHO Restaurant atop San Francisco's Salesforce Transit Center is officially kaput

 By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 08, 2023

The flagship concept by Josh Sigel and chef Shotaro Kamio included a private club with NFT memberships, but it never got off the ground. Meanwhile, will the NFT-backed Flyfish Club in New York City come to fruition?

Financing

In appreciation of White Castle's Impossible Slider

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger chain kicked off the plant-based, fast-food trend with the introduction of the menu item five years ago. While the trend has slowed at quick-service concepts, that doesn’t make the move any less important.

Financing

Fast-food franchises need value, but at what cost?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: A big coupon drop by Subway gives customers some huge value. That’s a potential problem at a brand with profitability challenges.

Financing

Consumers should pay the price for delivery, but will they?

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: Third-party services are pushing back against restaurants that charge higher prices. But that practice is unlikely to end anytime soon, leaving the ultimate decision up to consumers.

Financing

Dave & Buster's looks for revenue growth as its sales slow

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The food-and-games chain hopes an improved menu, higher game prices and remodels will generate long-term revenue. But its same-store sales have been slowing in recent quarters.

Emerging Brands

Chicago-based Meatheads Burgers to be absorbed by Epic Burger

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 07, 2023

The acquisition will allow the "more mindful" Epic Burger to more than double in unit count and will bring drive-thru locations into the fold. But Meatheads will be no more.

Technology

Whataburger opens a digital-only restaurant

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The location in Austin, Tex., is cashless and seatless and without a traditional drive-thru. Customers order via mobile app or kiosk.

Marketing

Subway is making a big change to its loyalty program

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The company is shifting to a tiered loyalty program, called Subway MVP Rewards, based on level of spending.

Financing

Why Greg Vojnovic believes the Hot Dog Shoppe is ready for expansion

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The longtime development executive joins the podcast to talk about his plans to grow the small chain out of Ohio he acquired two years ago.

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