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Papa John’s restructures management

Mike Nettles was promoted to chief operating and growth officer, among other changes.

50 Great Ideas 2018

These 50 ideas go beyond what’s “cool” to deliver smart, trend-forward solutions that might just serve as an inspiration for others.

Future 50 2018

These emerging brands reveal trends in menu, operations and more that are poised to bubble up throughout the industry.

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Domino’s U.S. same-store sales rise 6.3%

Ruby Tuesday has closed 51 locations this year

Why did Pei Wei dig through the trash at Panda Express?

What Bill Ackman sees in Starbucks

Papa John’s restructures management

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Operations

Taste of Texas undergoes Texas-sized remodel

The indie’s $2 million makeover includes a new retail area selling cook-at-home meal kits and a massive kitchen redo.

Financing

McDonald’s franchisees seek a 'positive' impact

Operators at a meeting this week voted a “resounding yes” to forming an independent franchisee association.

Food

Consumers’ rising demand for real ingredients

While the labels may vary, it’s clear that consumers are seeking one thing: Menus that are free from synthetic ingredients.

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Financing

Black Box: 3Q same-store sales best in 3 years

But restaurants continue to lose customers as traffic declined yet again.

Financing

Black Box: August same-store sales best in 3 years

But comparisons were easy and traffic remains down despite an improving economy.

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