Quick_Service

Domino’s carryout sales recover from the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2021

The pizza delivery giant said its walk-in traffic is back to pre-COVID levels even as delivery remains strong. The result sent its stock soaring.

Food

Del Taco, eager to get its breakfast business back, introduces breakfast tacos

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

The Mexican fast-food chain is introducing a trio of upgraded breakfast tacos as it banks on customers returning to their routines.

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Financing

At Togo’s, a new operating model brings new prospects for growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2021

The sandwich chain, which had long struggled with a need to close units, is poised to add the most locations in years after a shift to a new, faster service model.

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Financing

Subway’s giveaway falls short, but its new menu still sells

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 16, 2021

The sandwich giant didn’t give away the 1 million sandwiches it said it would, angering some operators. But franchisees say sales have been strong, anyway.

Food

Taco Bell brings back its Nacho Fries again

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2021

This Mexican fast-food chain’s seventh introduction of the product is being marketed with an “anime-inspired” campaign called “Fry Force.”

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Financing

A look at Domino’s strong unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2021

The pizza chain has thrived over the past decade through strong same-store sales. But operators have built a lot of units, too, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing