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KFC

KFC releases Double Down Dog sandwich

 Jan. 28, 2015

A bent piece of fried chicken replaces the bun in the chicken giant’s latest stealth product, and everyone from John Stewart to USA Today is talking about it.

Panera picks a franchisee for Canadian development

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 15, 2016

A New Brunswick-based operator of KFCs and Pizza Huts plans to develop the bakery-cafes across Canada.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Radical transitions

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 14, 2017

KFC is tinkering with a new health-minded concept, while also testing life as a retailer. And those aren't the only transformations that snared attention.

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Ruler smacks to restaurants’ knuckles

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 20, 2015

Restaurants’ attempts to be better corporate citizens backfired spectacularly this week, supporting the old adage that no good deed goes unpunished.

Yum Brands’ Q3 comps a mixed bag

By Kelsey Squire on Oct. 06, 2016

Sales slipped at Pizza Hut and in the parent company’s China segment.

Consumer Trends

Customers' most-craved chicken

By Lizzy Freier and Dora Meza on Aug. 28, 2017

See which 10 chains are winning with chicken that consumers say they can't get anywhere else.

IHOP reaches into 7-Eleven for new president

Apr. 30, 2015

Darren Rebelez will assume control of the family restaurant chain from Julia Stewart.

Off-premise separates restaurant sales stars from also-rans

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 02, 2016

Recent earnings reports show a correlation between positive comp sales and customers eating outside of restaurants, but not all brands are convinced.

Marketing

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Fashion forward

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 13, 2017

Consumers showed how their preferences are shifting, while restaurants bet on where those directions will take them.

Burger King brings back the King

By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 03, 2015

The burger chain seeks to convey a bold image with the revival of its once-dethroned mascot.

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