chicken

The chicken sandwich wars rage on

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 27, 2020

Zaxby’s, Church’s and Wendy’s recently joined the battle for chicken-sandwich dominance, but other players got a head start.

Operations

The pandemic fuels a (virtual) wing explosion

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 21, 2020

As more brands launch delivery-only wing concepts, there’s one big question: Can anybody beat Wingstop?

Food

The chicken sandwich wars heat up as KFC enters the fray

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2020

The battle for the best continues, with the Colonel and smaller contenders joining the ranks.

Food

A small chain takes on the giants in the QSR chicken sandwich wars

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 01, 2020

Golden Chick dedicated resources and R&D muscle into differentiating its new offering.

Financing

A deeper look at Popeyes’ historic quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2020

The chain’s 38% same-store sales growth was one of the strongest numbers in industry history, proving the chicken sandwich was a black swan event, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Emerging Brands

Robert Earl launches a virtual wings chain

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 31, 2020

Wing Squad will offer delivery from ghost kitchens via the apps of third-party services.

Financing

Is the plant-based meat trend overheating?

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2020

More chains are pushing fake meat even as sales at other chains falter, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

Speed-scratch global flavors that help ease the labor burden

Sponsored content from our partner Campbell's Foodservice on Jan. 29, 2020

Frozen soups can be used for a number of different recipes, the cost to add them to the menu is balanced out by the versatility they bring to the table.

Food