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Looking to build a drive-thru? Good luck finding sites

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 14, 2022

The Bottom Line: Demand for any drive-thru site is intense and costs are soaring. But it remains a solid long-term bet.

Technology

Big fast-food chains find their digital footing

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2022

A huge percentage of the business at major quick-service restaurants, including McDonald’s, Starbucks and KFC, is coming through apps, delivery and kiosks.

Marketing

KFC selects MullenLowe as its new creative agency

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2022

The advertising and marketing firm, based in Boston, will become its lead agency of record, effective immediately.

Workforce

As omicron infections decline, Yum Brands sees an improving environment

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger said “we’re moving to a better place” as the impact of the pandemic on its restaurants eases.

Financing

Yum Brands opened a record number of restaurants last year

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit opened nearly 4,200 new restaurants worldwide last year, which the company says is an industry record.

Financing

Taco Bell gets some international momentum

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2022

The chain’s growth surged outside the U.S. last year as it works to become a more global brand like its sister companies.

Financing

A look at the fierce competition for drive-thru real estate

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 09, 2022

A Deeper Dive: Barry Wolfe, from Marcus & Millichap, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of growing demand for drive-thru sites on prices and availability.

Operations

Why Dave Thomas chose square burgers for Wendy's

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2022

Reality Check: McDonald's is going to give that shape a try, but for a radically different reason.

Financing

Jimmy John’s opens its first drive-thru-only location

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The chain, which pioneered the concept of sandwich delivery, has opened the new format in Florida as it looks to evolve its business.

Financing

Yum Brands launches a ‘franchise accelerator’ to improve diversity in franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2022

The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut is working with the University of Louisville and Howard University on an MBA-level program to help women and people of color interested in franchising.

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