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At Popeyes, 2020 really was the year of the chicken sandwich

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2021

The chain’s system sales rose 20% last year. Much of that was on the strength of its new chicken sandwich. Those sales aren’t slowing down.

Food

McDonald’s is bringing back Hi-C Orange Lavaburst

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2021

The company, which removed the drink from its menu in 2017, is bringing it back after customers demanded it.

Food

At Popeyes, a new fish sandwich and chicken nuggets

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2021

The chain is introducing a Cajun Flounder Sandwich, but it is also testing a return of chicken nuggets.

Leadership

Burger King franchisee Carrols names Carl Hauch COO

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2021

The former NPC International executive will take over operations later this month.

Marketing

Burger King starts testing its loyalty program

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2021

The company is kicking off its Royal Perks loyalty program in Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Long Island and New Jersey.

Food

Chicken sandwich wars

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 05, 2021

With so many chains introducing new chicken sandwiches, we decided to test some of the biggest. The first one: Popeyes.

Financing

KFC, ‘built for this environment,’ sees strong sales growth

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2021

With consumers at home, the chain’s chicken buckets sold strongly last year while the company worked to improve its drive-thru times.

Financing

Pizza Hut’s owner working to rebuild its development pipeline

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 04, 2021

Yum Brands, which also operates KFC, Taco Bell and Habit, doesn’t know when its normal rate of unit growth will return following a pandemic interruption.

Financing

The story behind Dutch Bros Coffee’s quiet yet impressive growth

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2021

Joth Ricci, president of the 400-unit chain, joins this week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” to discuss the company’s growth strategies.

Food

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake makes its annual return

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2021

The mint-flavored rite of spring makes its return Feb. 15 along with the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry.

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