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Jack in the Box finds ramping up unit growth to be a slow process

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The company plans to generate 4% annual restaurant growth by 2025. But a thin pipeline, weak units and supply chain hassles are making the process of getting there difficult.

Operations

Tim Hortons U.S. is the latest to try a seatless prototype

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The company unveiled a 900-square-foot drive-thru-only location among its new designs, which also include a larger version with a 24-seat dining room.

Financing

The inside story of Taco Bell’s newest and most innovative store design

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2022

The company’s four-lane “Defy” concept is getting ready to open and could revolutionize the fast-food drive-thru. But that is only part of the story.

Financing

The restaurant revolution will come in small changes

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2022

The Bottom Line: The fast-food restaurant of the future is coming quickly through small changes that are evolving the business into one focused more on production and efficiency.

Financing

McDonald’s says it will conduct a civil rights 'assessment'

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 02, 2022

The company said it has engaged a third party to conduct the assessment, appearing to stop short of the audit shareholders narrowly voted to approve last month.

Financing

Here is what Nelson Peltz should do with Wendy’s

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2022

The Bottom Line: The company’s longtime largest shareholder may try to buy the whole chain. But the company could consider a merger. Here are a few of our ideas.

Financing

Schlotzsky’s tries ditching seats

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2022

The sandwich chain’s new prototype features fewer seats or none at all and more options for takeout.

Technology

Your next Chick-fil-A delivery could come via robot

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2022

The chicken sandwich chain said it is testing autonomous delivery robots in a limited number of locations in California, Texas and Florida.

Marketing

Subway, eager to grow sales, turns to catering

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2022

The sandwich giant has refreshed its catering program, hoping to take advantage of companies returning to offices.

Financing

McDonald's wins its proxy battle with Carl Icahn in a blowout

By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2022

All 12 of the company’s nominees won re-election to the board. The investor’s two nominees received about 1% of the vote. Shareholders reportedly approved a measure requesting a civil rights audit.

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