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Potbelly has apparently started the year off more strongly than expected

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2023

The Chicago-based sandwich chain said its same-store sales and profitability will easily beat expectations this quarter.

Financing

Raising Cane's wants to be a Top 10 brand by 2030. Don't bet against it

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual chicken fingers chain believes it can become one of the country’s biggest restaurant concepts in a short period. It took some key steps this week to get there.

Operations

Chipotle sues Sweetgreen in burrito bowl trademark battle

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 05, 2023

The two fast-casual rivals are facing off over a chicken burrito bowl, during the week of National Burrito Day.

Financing

An interview with Firehouse Subs President Mike Hancock

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 05, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The sandwich chain’s top executive joins the podcast to discuss his views of the brand and strategies for its upcoming expansion. And he talks about why Tim Hortons is so popular in Canada.

Financing

An appreciation for Don Fox

Apr. 03, 2023

Technomic's Take: The outgoing chief executive of Firehouse Subs had an impact with his data-driven leadership and his willingness to be a mentor.

Marketing

Noodles & Co. to give loyalty members a new reward every day

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 03, 2023

The daily perks will include discounts and free add-ons. It’s part of a trend toward more frequent giveaways from loyalty programs.

Leadership

Don Fox, longtime Firehouse Subs CEO, is stepping down

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 31, 2023

In a Facebook post, the longtime chief executive of the sandwich chain said COO Mike Hancock will take over day-to-day operations. Fox will remain Firehouse’s chairman.

Food

Sweetgreen pokes fast-casual rival with debut of a Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 30, 2023

The LTO is Sweetgreen's first bowl with no lettuce and marks an ongoing move to capture the dinner daypart.

Financing

Small towns help McAlister's Deli become a big brand

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 29, 2023

The sandwich chain is on the verge of becoming the first $1 billion concept in the Focus Brands portfolio, thanks to a willingness to expand where others might not.

Financing

Teriyaki Madness is not calming down

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 20, 2023

The fast-casual bowl chain has been one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurant concepts in recent years. And now it has a potential new funding source for its franchisees.

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