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Dutch Bros sales improve, but Sacramento holds them back

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The drive-thru beverage chain’s same-store sales rose 1.7% last quarter. But the company is working to improve results in one of its biggest markets.

Financing

Taco John's makes a big push

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The Mexican fast-food chain has been making changes to everything from its branding to the location of its corporate staff. The moves are starting to pay dividends with faster growth.

Financing

Freshii sees benefit from office workers returning even two days per week

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2022

But Canadian office traffic was still down 60% in third quarter on average, and the tailwind will more likely be felt next year.

Financing

Labor costs ease for Burger King franchisee Carrols, but not food costs

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The operator is watching its commodity costs soar even as beef costs are flat. Wage rate inflation, meanwhile, has slowed this year but is expected to settle at a higher-than-normal rate.

Leadership

CEO Mandy Shaw to depart from Blaze Pizza

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 10, 2022

Sources say she is leaving the fast-casual pizza chain, though details of the departure and its timing are not yet clear.

Food

Wendy’s gets playful with its Frosty

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The burger chain is introducing the Peppermint Frosty next week. But that won’t be the only new flavor as the burger chain gets creative with the iconic dessert.

Marketing

A mobile app notification mistake spells trouble for KFC Germany

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

Marketing Bites: The company apologized after its app urged customers to eat chicken with cheese to commemorate Kristallnacht. Also: A Veteran's Day free-food itinerary and "Truckersgiving."

Financing

Restaurants are 'stuck' with falling traffic

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2022

The Bottom Line: Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor said that consumers are still eating more of their meals at home, and “it’s kind of stuck there.”

Food

Chick-fil-A welcomes the holidays with the comeback of two seasonal favorites

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 10, 2022

The Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup return to the chain’s menu on Nov. 14 for a limited time. Both items are longtime holiday icons.

Technology

Restaurants’ tech investments shift to the back-of-house

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 10, 2022

Restaurants are shopping for tools that can help them be more efficient, given rising costs and labor challenges.

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