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5 ways to set up restaurant staff for success

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 21, 2023

Restaurant Business’ GMs of the Year shared how they cultivate a strong team culture during a session at the National Restaurant Association Show.

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Fast-food restaurants need to slow their price increases

By Jonathan Maze on May 19, 2023

The Bottom Line: Operators have kept their foot on the pricing gas this year even as inflation shows signs of easing and profits improve. But with the economy nearing a recession, it’s time to slow down.

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The owner of Quiznos and Church's is apparently making a play for a bankrupt Hardee's franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2023

A company apparently controlled by High Bluff Capital, the investment firm that owns the restaurant chains, is the stalking horse bidder for half of the 108 restaurants operated by Summit Restaurant Holdings.

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Longer hours and open dining rooms boost Jack in the Box sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2023

The burger chain’s same-store sales increased 9.8% last quarter as its dining rooms reopened and late-night business returned to normal.

Technology

Wendy's will soon deliver mobile orders using underground robots

By Jonathan Maze on May 17, 2023

The burger chain is working with Pipedream to send food from its kitchens to designated parking spots through underground portals.

Leadership

Shipley Do-Nuts names Flynn Dekker CEO

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2023

The Houston-based doughnut chain tapped the former Bonchon CEO to succeed Cliff Rutledge.

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It could be a while before McDonald's makes its Krispy Kreme test national

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2023

Early reports suggest the burger chain’s test of the sale of the doughnuts has been going well. But Krispy Kreme doesn’t have the capacity to serve the entire brand.

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Burger King franchisee Carrols said its profitability improved last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 11, 2023

The fast-food burger chain’s largest operator said its same-store sales increased 11.7% in the first quarter, and much of that went to the bottom line.

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