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KFC grew in the U.S. for the first time in 17 years in 2021

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2022

The chain lost its status as the country’s biggest chicken concept. But eight years of same-store sales growth, new remodels and an improved outlook has the company looking forward.

Leadership

Tom Ferguson, 57, founder and CEO of Rise Biscuits dies

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 22, 2022

Ferguson started the 17-unit chain in 2012. The company called him “a champion of others, a mentor, and a devoted husband and father.”

Operations

Why Chicken Salad Chick isn’t flocking to digital

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 17, 2022

Digital sales make up just 15% of the fast casual’s business today, and the chain’s CEO said its diners simply prefer the dining room.

Financing

Wingstop: ‘The worst is behind us’ when it comes to wing prices

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 16, 2022

The fast-growing wing chain saw a 27.5% increase in bone-in wing prices during the fourth quarter, but said the cost finally appears to be on a downward trend.

Food

February is a short month long on menu specials

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 15, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cracker Barrel’s wines; McAlisters spotlights steak; chicken stars at Pei Wei, Checkers and Ledo Pizza; Genghis Grill does Mardi Gras; Smokey Bones candy coats cocktails.

Financing

Chicken sandwich competition takes a bite out of Popeyes

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2022

But the chain’s sales improved last quarter and it remains in a much stronger position than it was three years ago.

Technology

Inside Wingstop’s latest move toward becoming a 100% digital operation

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 07, 2022

Six things to know about the fast casual’s new “restaurant of the future,” and why it’s so bullish on using technology to sell more chicken wings.

Operations

Wingstop opens a cash-less, seat-less restaurant

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

The wing chain’s new “restaurant of the future” will allow the brand to test equipment and layouts to maximize its off-premise business.

Operations

Super Bowl chicken wings will be plentiful, but costly

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 03, 2022

Unlike last year, there’s no wing shortage but wing prices remain high, driven by surging demand, labor shortages and other record-high costs surrounding their production.

Food

Menus turn more comforting to chase winter chills

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 18, 2022

Breakfast warms up at Toasted Yolk and Dunkin’; Zaxby’s and Slim Chickens riff on chicken; new bowls star at Sweetgreen; BJ’s and Cinnaholic sweeten the menu.

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