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Chick-fil-A is opening a lot more mobile-order lanes

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

The chicken sandwich chain is adding “Mobile Thru” lanes to its drive-thrus in 300 locations amid a growing number of efforts to bolster its digital business.

Food

Customers are apparently all-in on Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte this year

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

Traffic has surged this year following the introduction of the coffee giant's fall lineup last month, according to the data firm Placer.ai. And one of the biggest reasons is the day of the week the lineup was launched.

Food

Popeyes says its latest menu item is a huge hit

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

The chain said that its Sweet ‘n Spicy Wings have become its best new product introduction since the chain’s chicken sandwich.

Financing

How Subway's closures could open the door for growth chains

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2023

The Bottom Line: Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has grown to 100 locations. And a surprisingly big part of its growth strategy involves closed Subway restaurants.

Financing

How Subway's sale will affect the sandwich market

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2023

A Deeper Dive: Michael Goldberg, CEO of Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, joins the podcast to talk about his chain’s growth strategy, including its use of second-generation restaurants, including closed Subways.

Food

Taco Bell tests Baja Blast gelato

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 30, 2023

The chain is teaming up with Mountain Dew to offer its beloved soda flavor with a summery twist.

Leadership

Dog Haus names Michael Montagano CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 28, 2023

The former Kitchen United chief executive will become the first CEO in in the Pasadena, Calif.-based chain’s history.

Financing

Roark Capital has a deal to buy Subway

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2023

The private equity firm, which owns Inspire Brands and Focus Brands among other restaurant companies, won an eight-month auction for the sandwich giant.

Marketing

One big Subway challenge: Its online reputation

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2023

The sandwich giant finished last in an analysis of fast-food chains’ online reputation. At the top: Chick-fil-A.

Financing

Why so many restaurant chains are closing locations right now

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 23, 2023

The Bottom Line: Veggie Grill, O’Charley’s, Burger King, Boston Market, Steak n Shake and others have been closing doors this year as they work through various challenges.

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