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Papa John’s introduces new loyalty program

The pizza chain says Papa Rewards will give out points faster than before.

Marketing

5 chains getting festive with holiday merchandise

From mugs to onesies, here are some of the wacky branded goodies chains are offering up now.

Marketing

Taco Bell takes on London

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2018

The Mexican QSR chain took over Big Ben to celebrate its upcoming opening in the city.

Financing

Dunkin’ Donuts’ repositioning yields 1.3% rise in comps

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 26, 2018

But the gain came from higher checks, not a rise in traffic.

Financing

Are discounts losing their allure?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 24, 2018

Del Taco, McDonald’s and Burger King results suggest that it takes more than cheap offers to get customers, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Houlihan’s parent expands its exec team

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The casual-dining operator has hired a new CMO, CFO and ops specialist.

Beverage

Dunkin’ throws an elbow Starbucks’ way with espresso revamp

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The rollout requires the addition of new equipment, packaging and training.

Marketing

Popeyes tries long-distance drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2018

The chain is offering free chicken to customers who make a 12-hour drive from Fort Stockton, Texas, to New Orleans.

Marketing

5 restaurant mysteries solved this week

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 16, 2018

The industry now knows what a pile of frozen pizzas were doing inside a Little Caesars, and just how far In-N-Out intends to grow beyond its California roots.

Marketing

Politics and restaurants prove a volatile mix

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2018

A Washington, D.C., hot spot quickly backtracked from a promo tied to the Kavanaugh hearings, while an Atlanta beer specialist drew fire for hosting a controversial candidate.