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Worker shortages are cutting into Pollo Tropical’s earnings

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

The fast casual is recovering from the pandemic but it said its growth is being slowed in cities where it is having a hard time finding employees.

Financing

At Krispy Kreme, high commodity and labor costs hit margins

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The doughnut chain raised prices in September, for the second time this year, to offset its higher costs.

Financing

Wendy’s sales rise, thanks to digital and breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

But the company said that “macroeconomic challenges” kept sales from meeting its expectations.

Financing

Freshii continues to lag due to slow urban recovery

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 10, 2021

The Canadian fast casual’s same-store sales remain down more than 20% over pre-pandemic levels during the third quarter.

Financing

Focus on traffic pays off for First Watch

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 09, 2021

A couple of unconventional moves have helped the chain generate some of its best traffic ever.

Financing

Sysco says it passed along a 13.4% cost spike to customers with little pushback

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 09, 2021

The distribution giant told Wall Street that it also made progress in fulfilling customers' orders despite product outages.

Financing

Fast-casual earnings roundup: El Pollo Loco, Potbelly, Rave

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 05, 2021

Some smaller fast-casual chains continue to struggle with pandemic recovery, with urban locations remaining especially slow to pick up.

Marketing

How the viral song ‘Fancy Like’ rocked Applebee’s summer

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 05, 2021

The Walker Hayes hit about eating Bourbon Street Steak and Oreo Shakes generated lots of attention for the chain, as well as some of its most popular advertising ever.

Financing

Papa John’s sales accelerate even as more normalcy returns

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2021

The pizza chain's sales improved in September as consumers order more stuffed crust pizzas and Papadias while watching sports and entertainment.

Financing

How Papa John’s use of third-party delivery proved to be a winner

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2021

The Bottom Line: The pizza chain’s sales have remained strong despite the labor shortage. Its ability to get help from aggregators like DoorDash and Uber Eats is one reason.

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