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Fast-food franchises need value, but at what cost?

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: A big coupon drop by Subway gives customers some huge value. That’s a potential problem at a brand with profitability challenges.

Financing

Why Greg Vojnovic believes the Hot Dog Shoppe is ready for expansion

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

A Deeper Dive: The longtime development executive joins the podcast to talk about his plans to grow the small chain out of Ohio he acquired two years ago.

Technology

Chick-fil-A is opening a lot more mobile-order lanes

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

The chicken sandwich chain is adding “Mobile Thru” lanes to its drive-thrus in 300 locations amid a growing number of efforts to bolster its digital business.

Leadership

First Watch names Matt Eisenacher chief brand officer

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2023

Before joining First Watch in 2019, Eisenacher was COO of Piada Italian Street Food.

Food

Panda Express taps into rising popularity of chili crisp for new LTO

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 06, 2023

Chili Crisp Shrimp draws inspiration from Sichuan cuisine while staying true to Panda’s American Chinese menu.

Leadership

Former Topgolf exec joins Velvet Taco as CFO

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 06, 2023

William Davenport also served a 13-year stint with Brinker International. He joins the Dallas-based taco chain as it pushes for growth into new markets.

Workforce

Immigration could ease restaurants' labor woes. So why isn't it?

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 06, 2023

Reality Check: Proposals have been floated to get asylum seekers into jobs more quickly. But fears are winning out.

Financing

These are the 10 restaurant chains that added the most locations last year

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

Starbucks, Crumbl Cookies and Jersey Mike’s were among the most prolific expanders in 2022, when growth was on the menu at a lot of brands.

Beverage

Wendy's gets with the pumpkin-spice program with new fall Frosty

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 06, 2023

The new Pumpkin Spice Frosty launches Tuesday along with the Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew, the chain’s first two LTOs to feature the popular seasonal flavor.

Leadership

The owner of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. adds a pair of new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2023

CKE Restaurant Holdings named former Cracker Barrel executive Jennifer Tate CMO, while it named ex-Yum Brands executive Mike Lenihan CFO.

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