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Jonathan Maze

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Fast-growing Crumbl's unit volumes and store profitability took a hit last year

Average unit volume for the cookie chain declined 37% last year even as location count grew 41%. Per-store profits were cut by 58%.

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Indiana files an administrative complaint against I Heart Mac and Cheese

The state, which has already told the company to stop selling franchises, is accusing the fast-casual chain of violating state franchise law.

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The story behind the fast-growing minigolf concept Puttshack

A Deeper Dive: Joe Vrankin, CEO of the eatertainment chain, joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the company’s growth, its menu and high-tech minigolf.

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Restaurant menu prices show signs of easing

Prices at restaurants increased slower than the overall rate of inflation in March. But they still increased faster than they did at the grocery store.

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Papa Johns, eager for more unit growth, inks a 50-unit development deal

The Bajco Group will open 50 restaurants in the Midwest, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Florida, as the pizza chain works to increase domestic development.

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A tale of two Subway competitors

The Bottom Line: As thriving fast-food sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s ponders a potential $8 billion sale, it’s worth comparing the brand to a long-vanquished rival: Quiznos. The difference is unit economics.

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Teens cut back on their spending

But Chick-fil-A and Starbucks remain their favorite restaurants, according to the latest Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey.

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Here's why more major franchisors are buying up some franchisees

The Bottom Line: McDonald’s purchase of its Israeli market, following Burger King’s acquisition of Carrols, shows brands are more willing now to take over some restaurants.

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KFC is making a bet on value

The chicken chain introduced a new line of bundled meal options from $4.99 to $20, but not everything has a consistent price point nationwide, a nod to fast-food restaurants' complex relationship with value.

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Wingstop versus Popeyes: The next great restaurant battle

The Bottom Line: The two fast-food chains are increasingly going head-to-head over chicken sandwiches and chicken wings.

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What to expect from the upcoming Restaurant Leadership Conference

A Deeper Dive: In this bonus episode of the Restaurant Business podcast, Informa Connect EVP of Conferences Chris Keating gives a preview of RLC.

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Fast-food chains will have to think creatively to get back their lost traffic

The Bottom Line: Customers are opting to stay home rather than dine out. With costs still elevated, brands will have to think differently to get them back.

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