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Jack in the Box is getting, and keeping, more customers

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2021

The chain’s sales accelerated last quarter, including positive traffic, behind an influx of new customers and Popcorn Chicken.

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Papa John’s strong sales lead to record unit growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 05, 2021

The pizza chain’s same-store sales rose last quarter despite tough comparisons. It opened a record 123 net new locations in the first half of the year.

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Should restaurants require worker vaccinations? It’s complicated

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2021

As mask mandates return, employee vaccine requirements could go further. But for restaurants facing a labor shortage after a brutal year face challenges doing so. And maybe shouldn’t do that at all.

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At McDonald’s, higher pay and benefits start yielding results

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2021

The burger giant and its franchisees are getting more applications, and argue that people who start their careers at one of their restaurants have better financial security later in life.

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Popeyes chicken sandwich breeds new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2021

The chain is maintaining strong unit volumes, though pressure from competitors ate into its sales last quarter. Chicken nuggets could help.

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Tim Hortons hopes higher quality and loyalty breeds success

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2021

The coffee-and-doughnut chain has been gradually improving, behind cracked eggs, new coffee and a loyalty program.

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Digital sales jump and unit growth returns at Restaurant Brands International

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2021

Sales at Burger King recovered but remained lower than many of its rivals while Popeyes lost some momentum.

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KFC’s U.S. sales soar as Yum Brands digital sales hits $5B

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2021

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger all saw sales recover over 2019 levels while the company opened a record number of global restaurants.

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Yum Brands speeds its unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 29, 2021

The owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit opened a record number of restaurants and has increased its development expectations.

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McDonald’s sales soar thanks to digital, chicken sandwiches and a boy band

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2021

The company’s U.S. same-store sales rose nearly 15% over 2019 levels, and 7% globally, as the company’s promotions and its digital sales drove business.

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